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    First crack at pastrami

    I use corned beef for my “pastrami”. I’m not sure if mine would actually qualify as pastrami but it’s hella good. I rinse mine off really good then cover in maple syrup and cracked black pepper. Smoke for around 12 hours or so until the IT reaches 190-200. Stick it in the fridge after an hour...
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    Which smoker to buy

    I have an Auber dual probe on my big smoker already. I figure if the controller goes out on the new smoker, I'll just buy a couple new thermocouples and move the Auber back and forth between the two. It can't be too difficult to just wire the heating element direct to a plug.
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    Which smoker to buy

    I got the 20070910. Ran it at 270 for about 4 hours last night. Seems to work as it should. I do like the fact that my AMPS slides right in and works great with it.
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    Which smoker to buy

    Pulled the trigger on an MES30 with the digital controller. My local Walmart was running a deal to promote their "buy online, pick up in store" campaign so they knocked $20 off the already sale price. Tax and all I paid about $140. Seasoning her up now with a Yuengling in my hand. Life is good.
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    Which smoker to buy

    Well I already have an Auber PID on my big smoker. I guess I could just buy a couple more thermocouples and plug it right into the MES. As far as insulation goes, not really a huge factor for me as this smoker will only be used while camping and we don't camp in the winter. Thanks for all the...
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    Which smoker to buy

    That mes does look pretty darn simple Troy. Because I'll be constantly moving it around, the less that can break or malfunction, the better. I wonder if that one was designed for the AMNPS like the electronically controlled version is?
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    Which smoker to buy

    Thanks for the input. Guess I'll probably be adding a new MES to my collection soon. Already have the AMNPS. Just hoping the controller holds up as I've read a lot of people complain about that.
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    Which smoker to buy

    Thanks for the input guys. I'm considering either the smoke hollow 3016DEWS or the masterbuilt 20070910. Both are 30" models and seem like a decent starting point. The one thing I don't like about the smoke hollow though is the glass door. I'm just worried about breaking it with how much it will...
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    Which smoker to buy

    Alright guys and gals, I know this has been brought up before but maybe some new smoker has hit the market since you all last put your 2 cents in. I'm looking to buy a new smoker to take camping. I'm currently hauling around a masterbulit propane vertical I bought years ago. Want to switch over...
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    The Gibson, A pellet fridge project.

    I love how you did your shelves. I wish I would've thought of that. Great looking build. Looking forward to seeing pics of what that bad boy puts out.
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    Finally done

    Thanks for the compliments. I used 3" chimney pipe and cap from the local hardware store for my exhaust. I was originally going to use automotive exhaust pipe but the cost just made it impractical. All of the exhaust pipe I ended up using cost around $30-$40. I used black pipe for the smoke...
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    Commercial Fridge Build Questions.

    I've read a lot of conflicting opinions and facts about that spray foam insulation. I had a SS commercial fridge I was going to convert but decided against it because I didn't know exactly what kind of spray foam was used. I would do some research if I were you to see if you can find out what...
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    Finally done

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    Finally done

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