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  1. westby

    Smoke tube in a rec Tec a must?

    I would recommend buying a ton of Lumberjack pellets through bbqpelletsonline.  They run $495 plus shipping and you can mix your pellets.  They have an exhaustive list of pellets available, but I get MHC (maple, hickory, cherry), OHC (oak, hickory, cherry), and 100% hickory.  I run the same...
  2. westby

    Yoder smoker question.

    Yoder is an excellent pellet grill and would be highly recommended (much more so than a Traeger in my opinion).  They are a bit spendier though. You can use any pellets in any pellet grill (including Traeger - they cannot enforce the use of their pellets in their grill).  I buy bulk Lumberjack...
  3. westby

    Anyone know of a good (thin probe) remote thermometer for fish/shrimp?

    Fish would be very hard to use a remote thermometer in.  My guess is that the probe would pick up more of the temp from the chamber temp than the internal temp of the fish, due to it being such a small, thin piece of protein.
  4. westby

    Need help deciding between pellet and vertical gas smoker

    To me, pellets provide just the right amount.  Some guys overload their chip trays in gas smokers and that can lead to oversmoked meat - which I can't stand - burping for hours.  If you want more smoke, a amazen tube can be placed in the pellet smoker to provide more. You will definitely have...
  5. westby

    Opinions on best buy pellet smokers

    This isn't even close - Traeger is on the entry level side of the pellet grill market.  Yoder is closer to the top end (but probably not quite the cream of the crop).  There are many options in between these two as well, but if it is only between these two - Yoder for sure - no doubt - don't...
  6. westby

    Opinion On Wet Curing Duration Needed

    The recipe I use calls for 7 - 10 days (amazingribs recipe).  Mine are skinless and roughtly cut into 3 to 3 1/2 lb slabs.  I usually go 9 or 10 days and have had no issues whatsoever.  I just got two bellies curing last night - should be good to go for smoking next weekend.
  7. westby

    Looking forward to the BEST of the BEST thermometer

    I love my Tappecue.  At $200 (I think they may even have the original version on sale for $160 now), you get 4 probes with wifi capability.  It does not have any temp control functions, so it doesn't meet all your wants / needs.  I absolutely love mine for monitoring temps while I'm running...
  8. westby

    Trager Texas Elite with smoker box

    I'm more on board with buying a grill you don't need to replace the controller on (and possibly a bit sturdier construction), but I'm glad its working well for you.  It's a good option for those that already have a grill that they aren't entirely happy with due to controller issues (or lack of...
  9. westby

    new rub

    I make a variation of Meatheads Memphis Dust that I like a lot.  I add salt, 3 types of sugar and a couple other things: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup turbinado (raw) sugar 1/2 cup paprika  (I use a smoked and a Hungarian) 1/2 to 1 cup kosher salt (to your taste) - I...
  10. westby

    what am I doing wrong?

    The only way I can get chicken / turkey skin crispy is to cook it much hotter - usually 300 - 350.
  11. westby

    Group Pellet Buy OHIO

    That's what I figured.  Bulk is the only way to go if you have the space and if you have the funds.  It's a lot of money to hand over at one time, but saves you a bunch in the long haul.
  12. westby

    Group Pellet Buy OHIO

    Something doesn't compute here unless you are talking about 20 lb bags.  A ton is right around $495.  I got a ton of 40 lb bags shipped to MN (only a few hours from the plant) for $11 a 40 lb bag ($550 total).
  13. westby

    Pulled Pork in a Roaster?

    It is sacrilege, but it will work.  No smoke flavor or good bark though. Why not cook them to 160 - 165 in your smoker and then transfer to roasters for the remainder of the cook?
  14. westby

    Rectec mini as only cooker

    I didn't mean anything negative by it.  I would have recommended the Rec Tec for marginally more money, but there is a big contingent of GMG guys out there that are happy with theirs.  I see there are occasionally some issues with temp fluctuations and temperature gradients across the grates on...
  15. westby

    GMG Daniel Boone Operating Noise

    It doesn't sound at all like my Rec Tec.  It sounds like its chugging.  I've not listened to a GMG before, but I don't think that's normal.
  16. westby

    Which style of smoker is your favorite?

    My pellet grill/smoker is the favorite out of all the types I have currently or had in the past.  Ridiculously easy and consistent.
  17. westby

    Rectec mini as only cooker

    Good luck with it. . . . . .
  18. westby

    Interior grill light

    I'm just sayin. . . . . . . Your mileage may vary.
  19. westby

    Interior grill light

    I have a Rec Tec and I can honestly say that the light is the most useless piece of equipment on the grill.  If you are anal about cleaning it, it will be ok but I definitely have issues keeping it clean.  I think a light mounted outside would work much better.
  20. westby

    GMG Daniel Boone WIFI

    Dog it all you want - I've got a Rec Tec.  ; ) Seriously - no knocks on the GMG from me.  Once they sort out all of their issues, I think the wifi will be a great thing.  They have gone through a heck of a lot of versions of their firmware already, that's for sure.  They'll get it soon. LW
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