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What he said, AMNPS tray and pellets and a good remote thermo (two or more probes is good). Then get to cooking. Later on you can decide whether further mods are right for you.
I am all in with the mailbox and PID controller but I got there gradually.
My Blackstone table:
I remembered the old, cheap, junk gas grill sitting out behind the barn so I recycled the base and trashed the rest. Then made a simple plywood top with some 1x3 pine for the apron. The top is ceramic tile left over from the house construction. Only required one trip to the...
We got our 22" Blackstone last week. Seasoned it with coconut oil. First cook was a chicken kabab but without the skewers. We burned through the 1 pound tank quickly and the next day I ordered the bulk tank hose and regulator. We got the 22" version with the idea that it will go in the RV when...
No smoking today but SWMBO just finished seasoning "her" new griddle. A little late for breakfast so thinking of a deconstructed shish kabob for dinner - grilled shrimp, chicken, peppers, etc.
We just made bacon and wife pronounced it the best yet. I followed Disco's method of cold smoking one day and warm smoking the next day (180F smoker temp, to 120F I/T). I don't think your I/T of 116F is responsible for yours being "horrible." Not sure what about yours you didn't like but I'd...
I put mine through the grommet (ala Chopsaw) and just have the probe in that location. In this pic you can see the probe and also see a second Thermaworks Smoke probe for a second temp check.
I picked up two pork bellies from my small local meat processor a couple weeks ago. They are around 9 pounds each.
Cut each one into manageable thirds.
Used a pretty standard sugar/salt/cure mix but three of them got maple syrup in the mix and the other three got black pepper and a bit of...
The sub-forum you are in [Electric Smokers] has a ton of threads and info about MES electric smokers, mods, hints & tips, etc. Pour yourself a cup and settle in for a long afternoon of reading.:emoji_blush:
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