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    New guy, first smoker, any recommendations?

    Hi Mummel, I think you will be fine, at least until summer. When you get into summer, make sure you have your grill in the shade (if you're still using it). What meat are you going to smoke?
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    New guy, first smoker, any recommendations?

    The reason to soak your chips is because on a grill in contact with a burner, the wood can fully combust (as I can attest, unfortunately).
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    New guy, first smoker, any recommendations?

    No moisture pan for me. You definitely need to do more research. (: Here is a research methodology I would recommend for you: 1. Go to the store and buy a butt and some wood chips. 2. Put some salt, pepper, paprika, or whatever spices you have all over the butt. Soak the chips for 1/2 hour...
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    New guy, first smoker, any recommendations?

    1) You Weber self destructing?  What happened?  Rust?  Burners stopped working?  --Yes, all of the above, The burners actual fell off and into the drip pan. Eventually it became a fire hazard. 2) It seems like whatever I get (MES, go with the grill, or otherwise), an AMPS 5X8 tray is probably...
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    New guy, first smoker, any recommendations?

    I just read the whole thread and wanted to make a couple of points: --You can smoke on a grill. I did it for five years on a Weber with their smoking accessory and it turned out good product. I ran one burner at about 30% and it maintained rock solid 225 degrees. Not the most efficient or fun...
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    Today's Cook

    Now for the tough part,. I have to sit out here all morning and smoke cigars while I mind the smoker!
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    Today's Cook

    Not too hard, mostly the prep work, which took about a half hour. The juice is worth the squeeze!
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    Today's Cook

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    Today's Cook

    Three baby backs, two chickens, and some pit beans from a recipe I found here!
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    Thermapens for $79.00

    Just thought I'd let you all know that ThermoWorks is closing out their British Racing Green color for 79 bucks. For those of you who have been on the fence about their pricing. Jut got the email this morning.
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    U.S. or Canadian Made Electric Smokers?

    The #1and 2 are available on amazon, but no real cost savings.
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    BACON (Extra Smoky)

    Bear, How did you slice it? Do you have a slicer?
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    Sat smoke

    Time to wake and put that bad boy in the smoke!
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