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    Propane smokers

    One of the hardest parts of smoking is keeping the temperature constant. I recently learned that you can purchase a Propane Temperature Control Valve from Sentry Propane which will control the temperature of your smoker. The unit is designed for turkey fryers and has a sensor which is installed...
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    Members Mark Propane Smoker

    Responding to my own questions about the Members Mark (Grand Hall) smoker. I contacted Grand hall about my problems. 1) temp readings wrong, 2) water evaporation too quick causing grease fires, and 3) lack of smoke and inconsistant burn of wood chips. They emailed me saying that the have...
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    new to forum, not to smoking

    Welcome PigSticker, Sounds like we can learn lots from you! Like you I'm here to expand my interests in the art of smoking. My next step......sausage making, especially dry sausages (beginner here). Thegozzzz
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    Ohio 'Q'

    Welcome Rock. I'm Army Signal Corps, 78th Maint. Unit, Viet Nam - Dong Ha DMZ..... Kinda dates me. Like you, I love SMOK'IN, also enjoy projects like yours, do-it-yourself. We are all here to share our interests and love of smoking meats and sausages. Nice Rig!
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    Vacuum Sealers

    I recently purchased a commercial grade, stainless unit from Weston Supply. They are a supplier of commercial meat processing equipment. The unit I purchased was a refurbished unit (model V33) which I received today. Too early to give a testimonial, but I packaged some sliced Jimmy Dean sausage...
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    Secrets to Great Barbecue

    Jeff - That would be the Key West Cigar Factory, it is still there. You can order their quality hand rolled cigars on line at (Keywestcigars.com) They use mostly Dominican, and Honduran tobaco, which, quite honestly, are as good as or maybe even better than Cuban leaves. They do claim that their...
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    Secrets to Great Barbecue

    Oh Yes! To plan a weekend around smoke! A few good cigars, a few beers, a few JDs on the rocks, some Jazz, blues or country, a day of smoke, the right frame of mind...and finally enjoying it with friends and family at the end. Nothing Better!!!!!!
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    any car guys out there?

    GM needs to do something....quick! My Z06 Corvette has 405 horsies and gets 26mpg. My 65 Vette has 350 horsies an only gets 15mpg. Gotta love technology!
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    Members Mark Propane Smoker

    Is anyone familiar with this smoker? It's a great stainless, insulated, propane, box smoker with pretty good capacity. Works well with one exception, the smoke. It has 2 chip drawers that are located above a "U" shaped burner. Totally inadequate. The problem is that it does'nt hold enough wood...
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    Glad I found you guys

    Thanks everybody. I know I'll have some questions and be happy to share my experiences. Hey Scott, I'm from Emporia...been in Denver since 86. Love it here. I've been trying to post some pix but because of the minimal size requirements, the quality is minimal. Does everyone else have this problem?
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    Glad I found you guys

    Thanks for the welcome
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    Glad I found you guys

    Ribs are my passion, but I want to expand my BBQ portfolio. I have three smokers and a grille. New Braunfels barrel, Bradley electric, Memebers Mark propane big block, and Grand Chef stainless smoker grille. I acquired my taste for BBQ growing up close to Kansas City, Living in South Carolina...
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