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    Recipe Help

    After many batches of my recipe that I like, it is time to move on and try something different.  So I would like to ask all of you Jerky Lovers - what is your favorite recipe.  I would like to try your best.  Please include temp. and or other tips. Thanks to all in advance 
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    Whole Chicken - Oak or Apple Wood

    Quick question - I have made many whole chickens in my MES 30 with Apple Wood but was thinking about using Oak for a change. Any thoughts? What do you normally use? Any other tips? Thanks again for all you great help....you guys are the best! Kevin
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    Turkey Help

    I had read that it takes approximately 25-30 mins per pound.  Is this correct?   If so wouldn't it take me 12 hours +/-?
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    Turkey Help

    I know IT temp needs to be 165. Just looking for an approximate time and other tips. Thank you
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    Turkey Help

    First I would like to thank all those here for helping me smoke the best chicken ever.  Some of you had responded to me while asking for help I have had made many, many wonderful smoked chickens since asking.  Next I want to make a great smoked turkey. I think I will brine somewhat the same...
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    Dry Baby Backs

    Thanks for your help S2K9K, Yes, I put BBQ sauce on them when I foiled them.  I was also thinking of cutting down the time to .5 on the last step as I have seen many people doing this.
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    Dry Baby Backs

    Hello, I have made some baby back ribs in my smoker using the much preferred method of 2-2-1 and they turned out a bit too dry for my liking.  Do you have any recommendations oh how to make this better?  I cooked them at 225 throughout the whole process. FYI I did not brine them....but don't...
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    How to Help and many Questions

    Hello, I am relatively new to the smoking in general but have mastered my chicken (which everyone loves).  Well my father-in-law gave me a bag of salmon to smoke but I have no idea how to do it and don't want to waste the fillets.   I have a MES 30 but I do not have the cold smoker attachment...
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    I Guess I don't know What to do

    Will I be ok if I didn't cure the meat?
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    I Guess I don't know What to do

    I was planning on making some jerky tomorrow but after reading here for a bit I am a bit confused I am marinading my meat overnight 24hrs or a bit less, but my question and this is where I am not completely sure of is temp. What temperature and for how long do I smoke for before my meat is...
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    Whole Chicken Brine or Not

    I want to smoke a whole chicken this weekend and have a few questions. First should I brine or not?  Many say yest, but others say it is not needed.  And if I do what to brine in (mixture of course and where do you put your chicken LOL)?  Sorry I am new to this. Second how long do you smoke...
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    I would like to thank all those here for your help.  Last night I finally made my BB for the first time and they turn out pretty good.  I used my MES with no water in the pan and with the 2-2-1 method. As many of you had said above I did not spritz them and when I wrapped them I put BBQ sauce on...
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    Unhappy

    Thank You All for your Help! I contacted Masterbuilt and it sounds as if like I might need a retro fight housing unit. Can someone please send me the dimensions of there new retro so I can compare to mine? The help on this site is great - Again thx to all.
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    I have had others say they like the St. Louis style ribs better too.  I personally have not had them before but would like to soon.
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    BB 3-2-1 or 2-2-1

    Thanks to all for your great feedback, ideas, and tips.   This is a great site and wonderful when people help one another like they do here. 
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