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  1. dogwalker

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    Well, I'm in Texas, so ... :-) Seriously, though, I can't tell whether the sand is helping.  It would be an interesting test to see if it affects the initial ramp up time on temperature and then whether it really helps with stabilizing temperatures. In my case, temperatures often varied a lot...
  2. dogwalker

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    I follow Bear's advice on this, and it works great.  I started smoking almost two years ago, and thankfully, this site was one of the first I found.  The advice from Bear and others has been priceless! A few months ago, I did add sand to my water pan as some recommended, and I cover it with...
  3. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt heating element replacement????

    Dr K, I went to Lowe's to pick up disconnects, but I don't really know electronics and how they work.  I do know that heat is related to current and resistance, but that's about it. The disconnects they have are wrapped in some kind of plastic, and they have these ratings: voltage rating: 300...
  4. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt heating element replacement????

    Kurt, thanks for such great details!  My original wire looks long enough that I don't need to add any more wire, but I'll buy two of these high heat connects, since I looked, and you're right - the remaining one is hard and bubbled.  I hate to admit this, but I don't really know about soldering...
  5. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt heating element replacement????

    Sure am glad I'm on this board!  This was a big weekend, and I smoked pork shoulder Friday night, and then started brisket last night (for Mother's Day).  Then my MES 40 stopped heating, so I had to finish the brisket in our oven (forgot to put foil under it, so I'm in trouble for the mess, but...
  6. dogwalker

    Dang! Now My Pork Shoulder Wants to Cook too Fast?!?

    I realize this is an OLD thread, but I've just found myself in the same situation.  My son is going to graduate from college, and we're going to have about 25 people over later in the day.  Because of time, I'm going to smoke the pork shoulder(s) starting maybe 6 pm or 7 pm (?) the night before...
  7. dogwalker

    Thermo Works Smoke

    Thankfully, I knew that from somewhere before, so I avoid excessively high temperatures.  That's similar to the grill grates that I use on my Slow N Sear; you're not supposed to get them above something like 700F.  I didn't know the Thermopop could handle higher temperatures, that's good to...
  8. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    Thanks!
  9. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    Thanks!  Yeah, a guy at work has been telling us the advantages of a pressure cooker.  I haven't sold my wife completely, but I imagine that if I buy it, she'll try it and find that she really likes it.
  10. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    Thanks for all the great ideas, everyone!  BTW, we bought a Nespresso machine last year, and we definitely enjoy it (even if it is a tad pricey).  No more reflux, and much better coffee - so those coffee ideas were excellent.  In fact, her birthday is next month, and so I'm going to look at some...
  11. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    Oh, that looks great!  Thanks, SmokinAl.  She's ordered me a few things, but I'm going to show this to her.  I can see us using that, just from the reviews and comments I've read on it.
  12. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    That's a cool idea!  Thanks!
  13. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt smoker vent position?

    That makes sense, thanks!
  14. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt smoker vent position?

    Thanks, both of you!
  15. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    I don't know what that is?  Can you explain?  I was wondering about getting this (http://slownsear.com/product/custom-fit-grillgrates-for-the-22-slow-n-searslow-n-sear-plus/) for my Slow n Sear, but not sure how much I'd use it.  Is that what you mean? Thanks!
  16. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    hmmm, that sounds pretty good, actually.  A guy here brought in home-made sausage, and I swear, it was probably the best sausage I've ever had!  I'll look into that.  A sous vide circulator also sounds good.
  17. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    That would be my top choice, but I already bought the Smoke (from her, of course, LOL)!  :-)
  18. dogwalker

    Birthday ideas?

    My wife is asking me what I'd like for my birthday, and I'm hard pressed to think of anything.  I have the 40" MES, the external MES "cold smoker" unit, and a 22" Weber with a Slow and Sear (I use it for wings, steaks, and sometimes if smoking multiple meats).  I guess I could look at a grill...
  19. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt smoker vent position?

    Hey, Bear!  Hmmm, I'll have to try more meat again sometime.  Lately I've cooked only small amounts of meat, and the big discrepancies were only when I had something like at least two shoulders in it.  And I have to admit, I took the shoulders out of the fridge when I turned on the smoker, and...
  20. dogwalker

    Masterbuilt smoker vent position?

    I've had my MES 40 for one year now, and it's been wonderful.  I've finally figured out what works for me regarding the vent and the external Masterbuilt "cold" smoker unit.  As Bear and others have said, I close my vent for preheating and storage, and then I leave it at half-open when smoking...
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