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    It's been a while (so don't yell) - Ribs

    Yikes...realized it has been about six months since I smoked anything. Let's see if I remember how and if I do this right. 3 racks going at about 225 using a few hickory chunks. Might try a 2,2,1 combo but historically have just done 5,0 with....ummm...no leftovers. Rub is my usual homegrown...
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    First Brisket on ECB

    What is the verdict?:grilling_smilie:
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    Babyback ribs on MES 30 - partial Qview

    At the Costco near me, the membrane is already removed. Big meaty ones there too!
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    Pork Butt in progress - Full day of Q-View!

    Great info. Appreciate the details and the pics too Thumbs Up
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    Family Picnic PP mini Q View + thanks

    Anything particular you did differently this time? Looks great Thumbs Up
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    How to increase humidity in my Masterbuilt XL propane smoker

    Having probs getting enough smoke flavor, penetration, and gaining that all elusive smoke ring.  Am starting to think that my humidity is too low.  With my smoker, controlling temp is easy.  What can be done to increase humidity? I use the stock water pan in my XL and after a six hour smoke it...
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    Need help - question on smoke penetration (and flareups)

    Just finished three racks of baby backs.  Smoked at around 225 for around 5 hours.  Used apple wood this time (usually use hickory for ribs).  This was only my fifth time using my smoker.  I'm a total noobie at smokin'. I didn't have great smoke penetration, flavor, or ring this time around. ...
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    A somewhat scientific experiment. (Updated with Q View)

    Great question, manman.  I was going to start a different thread related to that.  Ironically, the taste on all three was great.  But I didn't have great smoke penetration on any.  Using a propane smoker, I would have expected a decent pink ring, and really didn't have that on any (even the two...
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    A somewhat scientific experiment. (Updated with Q View)

    Well, the verdict is in and it was unanimous (it was a blind study...unbiased).  Had two friends over for dinner and the voting was consistent: Rack 1 - mustard coating, home made rub, 15 hour marinade was the winner.  I added a hint of cinnamon and that along with the cayenne gave it the edge...
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