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  1. thomas phillips

    Newbie deciding between Electric, Pellet or Propane Smoker

    I have the Traeger Junior Elite pellet smoker. Cost me $400 and came with a lot of nice freebies. I like the fact that when I use it, it is set and forget (except for refilling the pellet hopper for long smokes) Never had any problems with it, have had it for a year and half now. I don't mind...
  2. thomas phillips

    Reheating frozen pulled pork in oven...

    I don't have a vac-seal set up (yet) but I reheat frozen pulled pork rations in the crockpot. I just add a bit more finishing sauce so it doesn't dry out. Oven- I'd put in a foil pan, cover with tinfoil, add some sauce. Set oven at 275 for about 45 minutes. Edit: oven thing is for your amount...
  3. thomas phillips

    Bourbon soaked wood good for smoking

    I've used the Jack Daniels Barrel chips and the charcoal pellets, They are awesome, great flavor. I buy them at wal-mart. A little more than I'd like to pay but worth it IMO.
  4. thomas phillips

    Need Help

    I had a similar situation with a turkey breast I thawed out overnight. Things came up and couldn't get to it till next weekend. Similar I say but not exact. It was still in its packaging and hadn't been injected. I just put it in the back in the fridge, at the very back where it's coldest...
  5. thomas phillips

    First cook tomorrow, question on when to remove brisket from refrigeration

    If I may add one more thing. I use my Garage as a staging area also when doing a large amount of food in the WINTER. Its colder than my fridge but not freezing either.
  6. thomas phillips

    Smoker question for a newbie

    Amen!!!
  7. thomas phillips

    First cook tomorrow, question on when to remove brisket from refrigeration

    A few years ago when I was still getting started and using my ECB I quit using water in the water pan and packed it with sand after a lot of reading on here. Also as for meat, I take mine out about an hour ahead of my cook to warm up a little before putting in the smokers I have now. Edit: the...
  8. thomas phillips

    My RF Vision

    Wow I am just in awe of your skills at fabricating. That is one cool looking smoker. Great job. Can't wait to see it finished and in action. wow just wow!!!
  9. thomas phillips

    Camping fattie

    When camping I like to find a large, flat as can be found rock. wash it off in the river/stream/lake. then when the fire has a good bed of coals I place the rock on them till its nice and HOT and cook on it. Thats how I would cook a fattie while camping, but thats just me. I've done this with...
  10. thomas phillips

    My first UDS

    Your "outlet" is the stack. Your "inlets" are the holes at the bottom. Can't change physics!
  11. thomas phillips

    Dutch's "Wicked Baked Beans"

    I made "Dutch's wicked baked beans" a few weeks ago for a family gathering. Everyone loved them and wanted the recipe. I told em to google it, lol. Kidding. Everyone ate them, didn't touch my mother in laws plain ol beans out of the can, lol. Great Recipe! thanks!!
  12. thomas phillips

    Pulled smoked chuck roast, sandwiches and a butt too! (with pics)

    Geez now I'm really hungry!!!! Great looking sandwiches!
  13. thomas phillips

    Smoker's Heaven: The New Guide to Smoking Meat (kindle book, free on Amazon)

    Hey it was free so why not. Just got it, Ty for the link!
  14. thomas phillips

    newbie

    If you have a picture of your smoker we might be able to help better :)
  15. thomas phillips

    First Build

    Great smoker build. I love watching you guys that are talented enough to do these things. I have plenty of tools but lack the talent. I would love to do my own someday, whether it be a metal one like yours or a brick smoker that I have seen on here. Great job!!!
  16. thomas phillips

    Beer Can Burgers - QView

    Those look awesome, definately gonna make some this weekend. Thanks for the idea!!!
  17. thomas phillips

    how do i set up a internal temp sensor

    For that price I can't say no, gotta get one.....now to figure out how to convince my wife I need a new BBQ toy, lol
  18. thomas phillips

    Smoking butts for 300. OK to freeze in advance?

    First of all, let me say, Big Salute for feeding the homeless!!!!!!!!!! Good on ya man and much respect. yeah cook it up and freeze it pulled, reheat in a crockpot (crockpots) this world needs more people like you in it!
  19. thomas phillips

    Need help which smoker

    I don't have any experience with either, what is it your wanting to smoke? Need more info on what all you want to achieve.
  20. thomas phillips

    recipes/quantities for 150 (sides)

    Biggest party I have ever cooked for was 20, Your going to need help. My wife, both my kids, and brother in law were all there to help me get it all done. Time is not on your side in this endeavor either. Round up some friends and get cooking, let the people on here help with the quantities...
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