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    damp or almost wet pellets

    Thanks, Yes, they soak up air moisture Im sure. They are 50lb bags too. I guess I just have to get a garbage can or dog food storage container to keep them in. But before I do that I think they should be dried out first, somehow.
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    damp or almost wet pellets

    Thanks! Im in south florida. like a steam room outside today. was a damp winter also, I never saw humidity less than 65%. Im going to have to get a storage system like you suggest and maybe keep them inside my house. I have 50lbs of each that I got on a huge sale, so really do not want to...
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    damp or almost wet pellets

    Thank you!!!
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    damp or almost wet pellets

    Ok, ill try that. Actually I was starting to think maybe on a cookie sheet and overnight in the oven with just the oven light on to make it kinda warm.
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    Tenderizing center round prior to making jerky?

    yes, its called "velveting" and is widely used in oriental cuisine restaurants. I think great idea to rinse the baking soda off, and rinse well, before putting in marinade. Ive made lots of jerky, do you think the cut of beef you have is going to be particularly tough? and is that why you...
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    damp or almost wet pellets

    Thanks Smoker Jim! No, they didnt swell up but they are incredibly difficult now to get some lit so that they will smolder in a smoker box. So they must be damp, gotta be.
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    damp or almost wet pellets

    Hi Folks! Im brand new to this forum. I did do a search to see if this topic has been discussed before and didnt find anything, just the same Ill apologize for any redundancy. I have about 50lbs each of hickory and apple smoker pellets. they were left sitting my outdoor screen room all winter...
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    Newbie to the forum and smoking food - A big Hello to All!

    Hi folks!  I live in western Lake Worth FL.  After several years of messing with those tiny smoker boxes on my bbq grill, I finally got a Masterbuilt barrel type smoker.   Cant wait for the weekends so I can do my smoked ribs etc.  Even tried my hand at a prime rib roast.  Best food I ever had...
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