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  1. matt r

    My first turkey! Help!

    Agreed! Thanks for the input!
  2. matt r

    My first turkey! Help!

    Bird turned out really well, except that I think the Mesquite was a bit too strong a wood for the turkey. Maybe next time something milder like cherry or alder or even Hickory would be a bit better. Still, it was a big success. So far, Im loving the whole Smoking thing! The food is delicious...
  3. matt r

    My first turkey! Help!

    Your probably right about that skin. We'll see!
  4. matt r

    My first turkey! Help!

    I was gonna do ribs today but ran across a managers special in Stop n Shop yesterday. 14 lb turkey for $9.72! Couldn't pass it up. So, Brined the bird overnight and am now letting it sit out and air dry for an hour or so. I understand this will crisp up the skin. Then I will put a rub on it...
  5. matt r

    Pork Loin basics

    Well the Pork Loin was AMAZING!! Moist, Tender, smoky, it practically fell apart, and we certainly did not need knives. Thanks for the great advice, folks. Next up: Ribs!
  6. matt r

    Pork Loin basics

    Got it. thanks very very much! I do have an MES 30 so will check the sensor this weekend. Im about to unfoil my pork loin, so wish me luck!! \
  7. matt r

    Pork Loin basics

    Hey Foam, thanks! BUT...I dont know what you mean! Im sorry for being so ignorant here, but can you explain what you mean and how I do what you say I should do? In language an idiot can understand Man...i have a lot to learn!!
  8. matt r

    Pork Loin basics

    Thanks Willie! Appreciate the feedback!
  9. matt r

    Pork Loin basics

    So I have a 4 pound Pork Loin thats been Marinating all night in some brine. Took it out of the brine an hour ago and slapped on some good rub. Now, I would like to devour this thing at about 7pm. So... Electric smoker set to 220, and Im thinking about 3-4 hours to reach IT of about 150. My...
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  10. matt r

    1st timer with a newbie question about pork shoulder

    Thanks Gary. Here in NY, the weather is a problem, but thats what mittens are for!
  11. matt r

    Can I go to sleep?

    Man, that looks good...
  12. matt r

    1st timer with a newbie question about pork shoulder

    Thanks Bear. Quick question: Why? Im just curious what makes the electric smoker different than a charcoal smoker (besides the obvious).
  13. matt r

    Can I go to sleep?

    Ok thanks guys. No sleep till the smoke clears! I guess theres worse reasons to stay up all night...
  14. matt r

    Can I go to sleep?

    This may be an obviously stupid question, but here goes...I have a Masterbuilt Electric. I hear quite a lot about LOOOOONGGG cooking times for Briskets and Pork Shoulders, sometimes 12-14 hours at 220. The thing is, can i go to sleep and have the smoker run all night long? Is it safe?
  15. matt r

    1st timer with a newbie question about pork shoulder

    Thanks JarJarChef. Let me ask about the bark...in order to get it, would you recommend removing the pan of water for some length of time towards the end of the cook? Maybe the last hour or two?
  16. matt r

    What Beef Roast???

    Wow. that looks amazing! Ive not heard of Cross Rib. Im going to hit the butchers this weekend!
  17. matt r

    1st timer with a newbie question about pork shoulder

    Ohhhh...wow. Not long enough! Got it. Thanks Gents.
  18. matt r

    Matt R. new member

    Hi guys, Im new to the forum and plan on being around here quite a bit! My name is Matt, and I have been a bbq fan for a loooong time. Im 48 years old, married, with 2 great kids. I have always used the Weber Kettle Grill to smoke meats, using charcoal and wood chips. I love the way that works...
  19. matt r

    1st timer with a newbie question about pork shoulder

    Hi all, Im new around here, and hope to become a fairly regular contributor. I just got a Masterbuilt 30" 4 rack electric smoker. Ive smoked meats before on a Weber Kettle grill, with pretty good results. Ive done mainly pork shoulders. My first time using the electric, I smoked a Pork Shoulder...
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