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  1. nickyb

    Just got back from a little cruise..time to smoke

    I must challenge this blasphemy, 9 billion dollar yacht and they couldn't fit a smoker on there, even if it was an electric one.  What is wrong with them, I mean come on not even an electric one?!?!   Glad your back and sounds like you are starting it off right. But you know the rules:
  2. nickyb

    To All That Protect Our Homes.

    I was glad to serve when I did and now I am glad to serve in the capacity I now operate in helping education our military members.  Never could I believe that someone who was willing to wear the uniform wasn't a hero.  Even if they don't know it they are amazing people. As for someone calling...
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    Finally Ready for my first Butt

    Sounds like a good plan, though I don't care for how much time after you finish is before you heat it up and eat it.  Personal preference.  As for the rest of it I would suggest wrapping the butt in towels and placing it in a cooler.  That will help it retain heat. Nick
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    Noobie from FL

    Welcome welcome.  Glad you have arrived and definitely loving the fact that got someone else wanting to burn wood.  I like it though gas or electric is easier to set and go.  I am loving the challenge of running the smoker and making sure it stays the right temp range.  Makes me feel a lot...
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    how many

    Actually foiling and putting back in a rack isn't all that bad.  I have done it most times and I premeasure my foil and have it ready.  So when it comes time to take all the ribs off to foil it is quick and they don't lose a lot of heat.  As for how many I am not sure  I would think 3 maybe 4...
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    first butt and a chicken

    That looks awesome man.  I would suggest for the bird to get a stand though.  Seems to work awesome.  Put a beer or a can with something like apple cider (leaded or no) and let it go.  Makes one hell of a tasty chicken. As for the butt it looks delicious.  I personally never foil mine.  I just...
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    Native American Frybread

    That is really interesting to read and sounds like for how simple it can be that it would be amazingly tasty.  Of course I am something of a fan of flat bread style breads for most things.  Thanks for the information about fry bread and the history behind it.
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    iGrill

    I fall into the technophile category so having something on my iPad while I am working in the kitchen listening to pandora stream through it and looking at my recipes on the Kindle app makes some sense to me.  At the same time I do like just looking at the maverick and I might just do what you...
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    iGrill

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/H6252VC/A/igrill-grilling-cooking-thermometer http://www.igrillinc.com I have a Maverick ET-732 and I love it.  I was wondering if anyone has played with one of these though as I am looking for something for multiple probe support.  I was looking though and it...
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    Absolutely delicious

    That looks awesome.  I have considered throwing one in the smoke.  Right now my only issue is that my smoker is to large and I don't like using my smaller one any more.  Hehe
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    Why are my ribs not fall off the bone

    I agree with solar here but that comes down to personal preference.  Most people and places talk about fall off the bone being the best for ribs and that is what a lot of people look for but I personally like it when it still has just a little pull to it.  You still get a clean bone but you can...
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    Why are my ribs not fall off the bone

    One thing I would suggest is the fact that 165° is the temp at which the muscle starts breaking down as well as fat.  It is also the most common temp I see when the plateau starts for smoking.  The key here is the fact that when you see it reach that temperature it will take a while to break...
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    First smoke, first ribs

    I would also suggest getting a charcoal chimney for a smoker like that.  Makes it a little easier to control the temperature because it removes the flare ups of heat from adding new fuel.  I started out using something similar and it took some getting used to when using it.  Don't be afraid to...
  14. nickyb

    Smoked Corn on the Cob

    I normally leave them wrapped in the husk.  I clean off the hair and then rub them with a little olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper.  Then I leave them alone.  Oh and use a little kitchen string to hold the husk together at the top.
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    Tough as leather skins

    Spraying them with apple juice makes the skins soft and extremely tasty.  Just a suggestion but that is what I do when I am smoking them.
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    12' X12' Gazebo for smoking

    Totally awesome man... That looks like a great little place to hang out.  I keep trying to convince the wife that I need to build an outdoor kitchen in the back yard.
  17. nickyb

    First Customers

    Yeah I do, http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/109387/new-smoking-hot-girlfriend  I posted them in another part of the forum.You can also see more picture here - http://www.facebook.com/pages/NickyBs-Awesomesauce-BBQ/220870691289304 I need to take some of the Boston Butts out there...
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    My second Smoke

    Looks like they came out nice and tender.  Definitely looking good!
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    First Customers

    Figured I would start the post off on a good footing with a picture. So I got my 12' smoker Thursday evening and today I am smoking some Boston butts (6 of them), 9 racks of baby back ribs, and 8 whole fryer chickens 4-5lbs each.  In addition to that I am going to be making smoked mac and...
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