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    Basic Brisket Smoke

    For those of you that wrap (Foil or Butcher paper) and then do the poke test once you get over 185 or so..... Question: Do you poke through the Foil in multiple locations, or do you open the wrap every time? Any concerns with the holes leaking juices in your cooler when resting, or do you add...
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    Brisket Question: Best way to reheat/slice if cooking several days ahead of event.

    Also, I have seen that some people pre-slice, then vacuum seal (with drippings). Then reheat in the bag in boiling water. Is this the best way to reheat in batches? Seems like it would keep it moist. Any idea about how long to boil? (Lets assume I divide each 12-14lb packer into 4 portions...
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    Brisket Question: Best way to reheat/slice if cooking several days ahead of event.

    Hi, Having a party on Saturday, plan to cook 2 packers and make sliders. Unfortunately I don't have time to cook Friday, so plan to do it Weds Or Thursday. Q1) Is there an advantage to not slicing the meat while it is hot? Will it retain more moisture if I slice cold? (I plan to refrigerate...
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    • Forum: Beef
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    Travellin with "Tom"

    SO if I pull at 160-165 Breast temp (175 thigh) then wrap in foil. Wrap that in towels in an ice chest. How long will it be safe for serving? Seems like it should stay above 140 deg for several hours right?
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    Travellin with "Tom"

    Question. I have a very l;arge aluminum raosting pan with lid that will fit my turkey. I need to keep the turkey safe for a couple hours after I pull from the grill (transport plus uncertaintity on other dishes. So, is foil the only way to keep warm, or could I preheat the roaster pan and put...
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    ATTENTION !!!!!!!!!!!! THOSE WHO DEEP FRY

    Yup. I generally slowly dip the turkey in and out of the hot oil. If you do it in slow stages, you don't get the violent overflow.
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    First Pork Butt. I need some input please.

    Remember the 4 hour rule. You really should get the Pork over 140 degrees within 4 hours. If you spend 2 hrs on the electric smoker at 160, it might be difficult to get the core of the meat to 140 within that window.  
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    Need a Mexican style Rub - Want to make Carnitas Tacos and Tamales with the Pulled Pork..

    I know that the smoker is not the traditional way to make carnitas, but anyway I wanted suggestions for a mexican style rub to smoke 2 shoulders. In the past I use a normal rub (I found here) and the pork is good. But I tend to eat almost all of the pork as Tacos. So, I wanted a more Mexican...
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    • Forum: Pork
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    Butt.... a little different method.

    Question: When you put them back on the MES directly on the grate (at 275), did you add more smoke? I have been wanting to do something like this, since I really hate getting up at 5am to have the Pork ready for dinner that night. I would much rather just sleep on it and re-heat for dinner.
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    I have the best wife ever... :)

    So, 3 weeks ago, we are watching TV, and she says... Those new retro muscle cars are cool, you should look at getting one. I kind of thought she was kidding. 3 days later..." Have you looked at the new cars and your trade in value . I think I want you to get a Challenger or a Camaro..." Come...
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    40" MES 800 watt heating element MOD

    Agreed, someone needs to find the relay and see what it is rated for. Also the wiring from the relay should be examined to see what gauge they are.
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    5.5 hrs to get to 140, am I in trouble?

    Sorry, had to run out (the Butts were wrapped and in the oven. Anyway, at 4 hours it was at 130 if I recall. It just took another 1.5 hrs to get to 140. Also, this one has a big bone in it and I was having problems avoiding it. Would being close to a bone tend to read high or low? I am getting...
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    5.5 hrs to get to 140, am I in trouble?

    So, Had 2 Butts (dual pack) one was 6.7 lbs, the other 4.6. I pre-heated my MES to 250 with a drip pan half full of water on the bottom shelf. Then had the 6.7lb butt on the next shelf up, followed by the 4.6 on the next. Anyway, I have read all the stuff about you are safe as long as you don't...
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    • Forum: Pork
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    How long to thaw a pair of butts?

    I hae a cryopac pair of shoulders (about 11lbs total). How long to thaw (in fridge) so I can seperate and then cook. Hoping to cook this Saturday early, but that is only 3.5 days.
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    First smoke with my MES 40''

    I clean my racks in the dishwasher on the Tough Scrub (Pots and Pans) settings. Get them real clean.
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