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  1. levithan9

    Any experience with DigiQ or CyberQ temp controllers

    I saw the ads in my email, and checked them out yesterday. I have been wanting one for a while to use with my Pitmaker Safe smoker, but couldn't justify the cost. I ended up getting the DX3, and it came with a foam case, 2 free bottles of bbq sauce, and I added the magnetic holder. I'm smoking 6...
  2. levithan9

    Just got a new smoker.. need advise

    I have the tray. It has 3 channels for the pellets to burn in. I also tried it when i had my 30" model, and it always snuffed out the coals for the pellets. I went so far as to buy the Masterbuilt cold smoker attachment, but that was a joke. I had to buy 2 dryer vent attachments, and a flexible...
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    Just got a new smoker.. need advise

    This is the one i have. It's from Sams. I bought it a few years ago on clearance for $149. I does have the Bluetooth, and iv'e used it MAYBE 4-5 times. The app is straight up trash. It's like their budget for the app was $2,000, and it definitely shows. Drops connection randomly, and that's...
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    What makes a good BBQ video?

    I think a lot has to to with getting prepared ahead of time. Know what your going to do, plan ahead, and most important, start writing a rough draft of a script. No-one wants to see a video full of umms...ahhhs...errrr....you get the idea. I'd be kinda hard to do with BBQ, because as we all...
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    Cyberq Cloud and Pitmaker Safe....is it worth the upgrade?

    I'm absolutely a DIY person. I've been an auto tech for over 20 years. So if i can get plans on how to build one vs spending $350+ bucks, i'm all ears !! And i also started doing the burn barrel method, but doing it in a neighborhood, i feel that sometimes i might piss off some of the neighbors...
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    Cyberq Cloud and Pitmaker Safe....is it worth the upgrade?

    I've got a Pitmaker safe that I really like. Spend that last 8 months really getting to know this thing. I've had some problems with way too much moisture in the cooking chamber, so i've cut back on the amount of water in the lower pan. I've tried to smoke at 250, but this smoker just doesn't...
  7. levithan9

    4 Butts in MES 30

    Godspeed, John Glenn....
  8. levithan9

    4 Butts in MES 30

    WOW!! I remember when i had a MES 30. I don't think i ever pushed it that hard. I did 2 butts at the same time, and if i recall, it took longer than 25 hours. But, that was when i was starting out, and i NEVER ran my MES hotter than 225. I hope you adjusted for some extra time. Doing 4 butts at...
  9. levithan9

    Smoked peach cobbler

    That looks amazing !! Please post the recipe if you can. I might want to try it this weekend.
  10. levithan9

    Newbie on a budget...

    I've got the PITBOSS 820. Not the PRO EDITION (i wish i did). I went from a Master Built electric 40 inch to this, and my original plan was to get a Grilla Silverback. But those were $700 at the time. I settled for the PITBOSS, because if i didn't like it, i could return it. Needless to say, I...
  11. levithan9

    Pitmaker Safe...Cooking Multiple Cuts Of Meat

    I was able to get a good deal on a Pitmaker insulated Safe late last year. I've been smoking on it almost every weekend that I find myself doing nothing and the weather permitting. I've gotten my brisket down, and my ribs. Pork is pretty damn easy, so i wouldn't say that i needed to learn to...
  12. levithan9

    Can I finish Ribs, Pork Butt, Brisket, anything in the oven?

    I got a Masterbuilt 40 inch smoker that i used when i first started getting into smoking meat. After a few years and wanting to upgrade, I finally ended up with a PITMAKER Safe. After 6 months of fine tuning my method on the Safe, i ran across a situation in which i needed to to use the oven in...
  13. levithan9

    H.E.B. PORK SHOULDERS FOR .87 CENTS A LBS

    Ran into HEB the other day to get some food for lunch. Ran across a sale for pork shoulders at .87 cents a lbs. Grabbed 2 of them, about 8Lbs each for about $14 or $15 bucks. Sale ends on the 12th, i believe.
  14. levithan9

    Dutch's "Wicked Baked Beans"

    Soooo.... I made these beans on Sunday before Christmas, and in the chaos of shopping, getting the grandkids, buying food, dropping off gifts, buying charcoal.....I FORGOT THE TO BUY THE PINEAPPLE !!! So I left them out. Big mistake. They did not taste like the beans they were supposed to be...
  15. levithan9

    New (to me) Pitmake Safe. 1st cook help.

    Well, Saturday is over , and I just finished cleaning up the smoker Lessons learned : This smoker cooks incredibly fast! I fired it up about 6:30am, and it was ready to rock and roll about and hour later. I threw the brisket on and the pork shoulders. Then went to get the ribs ready. That's...
  16. levithan9

    New (to me) Pitmake Safe. 1st cook help.

    I got mine for $1400. And my brother threw in $800. Early Xmas present...and to kinda make up for the last 24 years of us not seeing eachother. So basically, $600 out of my secret bank account.
  17. levithan9

    New (to me) Pitmake Safe. 1st cook help.

    Hey guys, `So, I live in Houston, and found a great deal on a Pitmaker Safe In Lafayette. Drove out there last weekend with my son, and picked it up, then went and got some Boudin from Billy's right before the ride home. Got home and had my friend come over to help unload it. I wanted to...
  18. levithan9

    Pit Boss 820 need lower temps!

    Ok, so here's my experience with the Pitboss 820. I once started a brisket about 11pm one weekend. I figured it would be close to done around 2 or 3pm the next day. This was my 3rd long cook on it. I've used it at higher temps, and it always did nicely. But i never have enough time to set...
  19. levithan9

    Suggestions on new Smoker with roughly $2,000 Budget

    Dude.... You need to check out Lone Star Grillz http://www.lonestargrillz.com/Smokers.html The 20x42 offset is $1695, and the 20x36 is $1595. I work in Conroe, and they are about 15 minutes away from my job. I've been at their shop a few times, and have started saving my money for a 24x30...
  20. levithan9

    Dutch's "Wicked Baked Beans"

    I tried these beans last summer. I made 2 aluminum pans. Followed the recipe to a T. I was also doing a brisket and a pork butt. I threw in the fat shavings from the brisket on top of the beans, just to add a little fat to them. The pork butt and 1 pan was for my neighbor, Jenny. She watches my...
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