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  1. pastorgadget

    first time with smoker

    I have an ECB, great smoker to get some skills on. But it needs mods.  I wonder what your temps were. The therm on the ECB is notorious for being LOUSY. I would suggest adding at least one therm to the lid here is a pic of mine with  a therm i picked up a Home Depot for $6 if i remember...
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    General Smoking Questions for a Beginner

    S2K9K gave some great advice. Probing meat at least before the first 2 hours is a waste of time. So 3 hours for a butt is spot on. I wait for two hours on whole chicken. Waiting is also safer, whenever you probe you are opening it to bacteria, as S2K9K mentioned.  As far as the oven goes not a...
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    When you know that you are really hooked on smoking

    About a year ago I got out a ECB smoker and tried it out. Used a lot of the mods on this site. Had a lot of fun and learned a lot. At Christmas I got a Master Built Gasser.  Really enjoying it. Now I am thinking I need something bigger. Maybe step it up and do a UDS. I think I am developing...
  5. WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING, GRILLING, OR COOKING FOR MEMORIAL DAY. PLEASE POST YOUR PICS

    WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING, GRILLING, OR COOKING FOR MEMORIAL DAY. PLEASE POST YOUR PICS

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    WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING, GRILLING, OR COOKING FOR MEMORIAL DAY. PLEASE POST YOUR PICS

    Did ribs and chicken today  Smoking Pork Shoulder on Memorial Day 
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    Welcome Michiganders

    Looks good
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    Welcome Michiganders

    Awesome
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    WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING, GRILLING, OR COOKING FOR MEMORIAL DAY. PLEASE POST YOUR PICS

    Tonight Smoking Baby Backs and Chicken, tomorrow grilling Ribeyes (seasoned with TexJoy Steak Seasoning) & Chicken. Monday will be smoked pork shoulder. 
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    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    For Baby Back ribs i do 2-2-1  2 hours just smoking 2 hours in foil. The last hour varies. I have them fall off the bones after 2 hours in foil but have had them with out foil the last hour. 
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    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    Awesome
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    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    That is next on my list to try 
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    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    What are you using for your thermometer inside the smoker? The one provided on the door is not the best to use.  can easily get to 220 with just a little gas. 
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    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    Welcome Pelon213 The water pan that is provided is fine to use. I line mine with foil for easie clean up but that is the only modification I do. Apple juice and or Apple Cider Vinegar both work in the water pan. They add just a hint of flavor.  If you get too but of a pan you will restrict your...
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I have the Masterbuilt Dual fuel, Dual Door smoker. I really enjoy it. I have smoked smoke brisket, boston butt's and lots of ribs and chicken.  I have posted about it in reviews and in forums.  What i said then has hold up, good quality, good construction.  It does well, fare ups happen but not...
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    Beercan Chickens with Qview

    I do coke can, or rootbeer can chicken all the time. I emtpy half the can and sometime sqeeze a fresh lemon in the can. Works out great. You do no get a lot of flavor from the soda but good moisture. 
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    Water pans, do you use them and why?

    IMHO the water pan basic function is as a heat sink. I will try soon using  sand in my pan to see if it works as well as reported by many in the forums. Many complain that they do not get the bark they want but I have not had any problem with bark on my smokes.  The arguement that using a water...
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    More than one therm in the Meat?

    I know not to put a therm in the first two hours of a smoke for most meats. For butt or briskett is it unwise to put in more than one therm into the meat just in a different area? The purpose to validate internal temp.   Of course you have to have a second one, I have three therms, on the door...
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    Gas Or Electric for my smoking needs

    After I started smoking on my ECB last summer, a freind saw my post on FB.  He liked the idea and came accross a great deal on a MES for $75 and he bought it. He has smoked ribs, chicken, pork shoulder and briskett. We were comparing notes my gasser and his electric. I elected for the gasser...
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