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  1. dtsdowntosmoke

    First Boston Butt is off but there's no bark!

    Thanks Smoking B and Bill- I'm so dissapointed. I've been Thinking about this bark for 3 freaking days! Ha! Guess there is a learning curve on this too. One more question. At 1345 today the butt will have rested for 2 hours. What should I do with it until our 5:30 dinner? I was going to...
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    First Boston Butt is off but there's no bark!

    Hey everyone. I wanted to try my hand with a boston butt today so I fired up the MES electric this morning at 0515 with a 4.5 pounder. I prepped it with mustard and Jeff's rub yesterday and it looked good to go. I will try to attach a pic here but having trouble doing it from my ipad. At...
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    Electric smoker safe for deck?

    Thanks guys. I guess I'll get a q view going in the AM.
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    Electric smoker safe for deck?

    Hey everyone. As usual, I have a very basic question. I live on the 3rd floor of a 3 floor apartment building and have a wodden deck on the back. I have a Masterbuilt 30" electric fridge style smoker and wondered if it would be safe to use on the deck. I have used it 6 or 7 times at my parents...
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    Can't get temp in MES 30 up!

    Yes the clamp is tight except the wires for probes coming out. I brought it to a friends house to use and I think it may be an electrical issue. Do you think that if there was a lack of power to an outlet that may be the culprit?
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    What temp to take wings off

    That's what I'm thinking. Taking them off now. Will post pics shortly.
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    What temp to take wings off

    They have been at about 200 for 2 hours. In having a lot of trouble getting my MES up to temp.
  8. dtsdowntosmoke

    What temp to take wings off

    Hey everyone. I've got some wings on the smoker right now and I wasn't sure what temp I should take them off at. I really didn't want to look at them as I've already had trouble keeping the smoker temp up. Thanks Bb
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    Can't get temp in MES 30 up!

    Hey everyone. I'm having trouble getting my MES 30 up to temp for the smoke today. I have wings on the top two racks and bacon wrapped chicken breasts on the bottom. It is very windy outside right now but It just won't come up. The temp on the MES is set to 275 but is only reading 230. The...
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    Warning: Beginner Question - MES Temp Check

    Hey everyone. I'm new to smoking and have a MES 30" cabinet style smoker. I have done 3 or 4 smokes in it, but I'm not sure that the digital temperature guage on the smoker is accurate. For example, I wanted to smoke some tenderloins which I thought would take an hour and a half so. I put them...
  11. dtsdowntosmoke

    Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe

    Thamks guys. That sounds awesome!
  12. dtsdowntosmoke

    Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe

    Thanks for this recipe. I love S&S sauce but was wondering what the uses would be. I'm brand new to smoking (or any type of cooking) so cut me some slack. Would you smoke the meat and then add this sauce at the end? Thanks Ben
  13. dtsdowntosmoke

    Where in NC are you hailing from?

    Hey everyone. I'm brand new to smoking, atualling making my debut today. Did some tenderlions on my Masterbuilt Smokehouse. I'm from Mooreville and am looking forward learning from all. Ben
  14. dtsdowntosmoke

    Making my Smoking Debut today, but need some help.

    Thanks everyone. As it turns out, it was still pretty good. What we found was that without exception, every one who ate today much preferred Jeff's rub to the Grill Mates version. The BBQ sauce was also right on point and much preferred above store bought sauce. I thought that the meat was a...
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    Making my Smoking Debut today, but need some help.

    Thanks Solar! I actually did that last night!
  16. dtsdowntosmoke

    Making my Smoking Debut today, but need some help.

    Let me begin by admitting up front that I know absolutely nothing about smoking meat (or any other type of cooking for that matter).  I purchased a 30" Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse about a month ago, but am making my debut today. I know that I'm doing this wrong, but there is so much...
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    Amount I know about smoking = 0. Willing to learn at Lake Norman NC

    Hello everyone from beautiful Lake Norman, NC. As someone who loves to eat, but rarely contributes in the kitchen, I have decided to give smoking a shot.  I have purchased a Masterbuilt 30" Electric Smokehouse, which I know nothing about.  Funny Story: My sister is the head cook in our family...
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