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  1. ibbones

    Can I get some input ASAP gonna buy tonight on Amazon.

    This is the best information you can get.  I had a party to feed last night for 22 people.  I brined a 9.38lb butt for just under a day, rinsed and rubbed and back into the fridge until 10:00pm on Wednesday night.  Started it at 140* for about an hour and then up to 225*.  It finally hit temp at...
  2. ibbones

    Hey, Chef Jimmy, question that I'm sure others have too

    Might not be the right person but as a homebrewer, we call it a "hot break".  It's a coagulation of proteins and once they form their bonds, the foam will settle out.  The same thing happens with almost any starch, Potatoes, rice... I never worry about it but if I am cooking, I turn the heat...
  3. ibbones

    Who cleans their smoker?

    I gave my MES a good cleaning yesterday.  I was home all day so I rolled it out, plugged it in and set it for 275* and let it run from that morning until about 12:30am.  After the first 2-3 hours of being on, it smoked a little bit and kept smoking lightly for 4-5 hours.  By the time I unplugged...
  4. ibbones

    tips for smoking catfish and crappie?

    Donny, I don't know if I will be any help since I just smoked fish for the first time.  I also used a curing brine for almost a day.  Then I pulled the fish out and rinsed it off and set it on the smoker grate to dry out a bit.  then placed it in my MES with the AMNPS full of apple pellets and...
  5. ibbones

    Masterbuilt Smokers (Bear’s Thoughts & Findings)

    Thanks for the review.  It is helpful to me.  I have been using a MES Gen1 Digital for about two years and am looking to upgrade in the future.
  6. ibbones

    Beer Can Burgers w/ Q-View

    That looks awesome.  I still have not done this.  Maybe it's time.
  7. ibbones

    You know you have a smoking addiction when.....

    Briskets are $3.49 this week at HEB.
  8. ibbones

    Cart for my Masterbuilt 30" electric.

    That looks really good.  I have soooo got to get me a cart also.
  9. ibbones

    Who smoking for Labor Day BBQ

    Gonna smoke some pork chops for a short time then finish them up in a hot skillet.  Saturday I am throwing a couple yard birds on while I get my homebrewing on.
  10. ibbones

    Going to Lockhart for barbecue this week - update: In Tyler instead

    Smittys is my fav. in Lockhart.  The others are good...but I like Smittys better.  Also, bring CASH!  No plastic taken at some of those places.  They have a private owned ATM machine with big fees if you do not have cash. You should still be able to get brisket until closing time.   Enjoy!!!
  11. ibbones

    2 Butts on the Smokin'-It#3

    OK, I am a sad person but in post #7 with all that good looking food, I see a NICE looking tomato.  My garden is over and the store bought ones do not look like yours.  BTW, the butts look fantastic.
  12. ibbones

    Homemade meats as breakfast for supper!

    There is no wrong time to eat breakfast food.  Looks yummy!
  13. ibbones

    Electric versus Charcoal - Taste Difference

    I cannot tell you what you need to do, only tell you about my opinion.  I had a pit that I would babysit and sometimes my fire would get too hot/cold, charcoal would not light right, didn't have enough left in the bag and had to run to the store, blah, blah, blah.   A few years ago a relative...
  14. ibbones

    why smoke after foiling any meat?

    This is me.  I am in South Texas and we have 10 months of summer.  I HATE to use the oven when I have a perfectly good smoker going and already at temp.
  15. ibbones

    Do Your Pork Butts Come with Skin On?

    I've got six of them in the freezer and smoked two a week or so ago.  They were also from HEB and no skin on the two.  Maybe one just got past someone at the plant.
  16. ibbones

    Skeeter Pee Anyone ?????

    I made it two years ago.  Bottled them in 12oz beer bottles.  Five gallons gone I think in a few months.  Seems everyone who came over wanted one...two...three... My lemon tree is FULL this year so I am going to make it again with fresh lemon juice.
  17. ibbones

    To Keep Or Not To Keep The Water Pan Inside The MES During Smoking? This Answers The Question

    Not an expert Masterbuilt tech. here but I don't think I have used my water pan for about 1 1/2 years.  I do not even have it in the smoker.  My food drips on the chip box and I am OK with that.  Every so often I roll out my smoker and set it to 275* for 8-10 hours to burn off any nasties and...
  18. ibbones

    Is your smoker your main cooker?

    I still use my grill but try to use the smoker most of the time.  The last two cooks I did were on the grill.  One was chicken that we decided at the last minute to cook and eat within the hour.  The other was the wife came home with some hamburger and was wanting to eat soon.  By the time I can...
  19. ibbones

    Clean up

    I also use a MB 30" and smoke all kinds of things.  Unlike most on here, I do not foil the bottom of my smoker.  After I am through, I set the temp to 275* and let it burn everything off.  I do get a little build-up but every now and then I pull out the racks and the bottom tray and set them on...
  20. ibbones

    does anyone use store bought rubs or spice or BBQ sauce???

    That's one of my favorites also.  I like to add a bit of Shiner Bock beer to it and simmer in a sauce pan and yummy!!!
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