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  1. bigb831

    Rec tec temp issues

    Did the therm probe checks last night and they were spot on for boiling water. Going to run the rec tec empty today and place my probe in different locations. I really want to do a brisket this week but I don't want to mess it up either
  2. bigb831

    Rec tec temp issues

    So let's clear the air. I am a newbie at smoking.. Finally got one of those wireless thermometers in. I set my rec tec 225 the other day and placed my probe on the center of the grill. It was off by about 20 degrees less. I realized on the rec Tec their probe is on the side where the heat would...
  3. bigb831

    First time smoking ever.

    Thanks guys
  4. bigb831

    First time smoking ever.

    @Freiesleben I think 195 would be to high for me with Tri tip.. I stuck to 145 since that's what I used when I would throw it on my gas grill figured smoker would be the same.
  5. bigb831

    First time smoking ever.

    I used brown mustard and oak ridge bbq seasoning for the rub.. Cooked till IT was 145. Then j wrapped in foil. Wrapped that in towel and threw it in an empty cooler for about 30 minutes. Everyone loved it!!!
  6. bigb831

    First time smoking ever.

    the goods
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    First time smoking ever.

    just the tip
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    First time smoking ever.

    the initial stage
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    First time smoking ever.

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  13. bigb831

    First time smoking ever.

    So I saved up my penny's for awhile and bought me a Rec Tec 680 pellet smoker. Never smoked before except cigars. I love bbqing I just smoked a Tri tip my very first piece of meat smoked and I am happy with the way it came out. I will definitely invest in a wireless thermometer and digital quick...
  14. bigb831

    Tri tips on the rec tec

    What thermometer do you use?
  15. bigb831

    Newbe

    Right on man. I'm new to the sight and got the Rec tec 680 built and seasoned today
  16. bigb831

    New to smokin

    just ordered a rectec and it should be here by tomorrow. ive bbq on gas and charcoal grills for ever and i have always wanted to get involved in smoking. i have no idea what im doing when it comes to smoking but ive been youtubin and googling for awhile. i know i will be on here quite often to...
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