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    Venison Snack Sticks..help

    120 for first hour, 140 for the next, 160 next, and highest I went was 175. Had it at 175 for over an hour and it wouldn't budge passed 151. I used the masterbuilt one, and also an instant read digital, got the same 151 reading on both.
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    Venison pastrami

    Looks great. Always wanted to try making it
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    Venison Snack Sticks..help

    Made a batch of sticks yesterday, and not totally happy with the results. Used AC Legg tex-mex blend. I followed the directions exact. Added the correct amount of cure, etc. They seemed to come out a bit too salty. Any other brands of seasoning you guys prefer? Second question.. I was trying to...
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    Pulled Pork (Pork Butt) Success!! (PIX)

    Well you all gave me some great advice, and as promised, here's the final results! Half I did with my homemade BBQ sauce, the other half I kept plain with just the drippings. This came out so good!! This was my first ever attempt at smoking a pork butt. Took about 12 hours in the smoker. I...
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    Pork butt - pulled pork help. I'm clueless

    It's been about 7.5 hours, and the probe is reading 200 degrees already. Temp is between 250-255. Could it be possible that it's really 200 internal already ?
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    Pork butt - pulled pork help. I'm clueless

    Snuck a couple QUICK pics when I opened the smoker to spritz. I only plan to spritz maybe every 3 hours. Thanks again to EVERYONE who offered advice!
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    Pork butt - pulled pork help. I'm clueless

    Gentlemen.. Thanks SO much for the tips, hints, and advice. I'm on a few forums, and this is always the most helpful. You guys are the best and I sincerely appreciate the help. I'll post pix eventually !
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    Pork butt - pulled pork help. I'm clueless

    Hey everyone! You all were so helpful in the past, I thought I'd come back and ask another question. So I'm about to put s 8.5lb pork butt in my MES. I plan to make pulled pork tomorrow. I coated it in mustard, and dry rubbed the heck out of it last night. Its been in the fridge with the dry...
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    Chicken Thigh SUCCESS!

    Thanks fellas !
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    Chicken Thigh SUCCESS!

    I have learned a LOT from you guys on this site. I am still very new to smoking, having completed my 3rd smoke today. Did ribs and bone in chicken thighs. The ribs came out fantastic, but the star of the show was the chicken! I did it very simple. First tossed them onto a very hot grill for...
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    Chicken Thigh Help Please

    Man you guys are seriously awesome! Thanks so much yo those of you who replied with tips. I have written them all down, and will be sure to apply them next time I smoke some chicken. THANKS!!
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    Chicken Thigh Help Please

    Hey gang, did my 2nd ever smoke today. You all were EXTREMELY helpful when I did my first smoke, which was a complete success. I did ribs, and they came out fantastic.. Today was a little different tho LOL. I did ribs again, and they were great..buttt... I also attempted chicken thighs, and they...
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    MasterBuilt Assembly Question

    Thanks so much fellas. Bear, great info, much appreciated!!
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    MasterBuilt Assembly Question

    Excellent info, thanks a bunch!
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