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    Thrifty's First Smoking Experience

    After purchasing my ECB Vertical Charcoal Smoker at a close-out price from a big box store, it was time to break it in.  I found this website while doing research into my new endeavor, and boy, let me tell you, I'm glad I found it.  I read everything I could on how to smoke, what to smoke...
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    Meat Placement -- Which Shelf?

    Thanks for the advice!  I've got a food probe and a shelf probe thermometer.  Not going to depend on the ECB door for temperature reads. I'll post the "first smoke" results and story when completed.  ~~ Thrifty
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    Meat Placement -- Which Shelf?

    Smoking my first Boston butt this weekend on a ECB Vertical Charcoal Smoker.  Since I don't need both shelves, which one should I use?  One closest to the heat, or the one up by the vent?.  Thanks for your help!
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    New Smoker in MA

    Done. Thanks for the reminder.....  
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    New Smoker in MA

    Oh yeah, my ECB is the Vertical Charcoal Smoker.  Can't wait to try it out!   
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    New Smoker in MA

    As a Southerner living in MA, it's been a challenge to get "down home" BBQ.  Taking matters into my own hands and driving to Smokerville!  I'm an avid griller, and smoking is the next logical step.  Bought an ECB to start with -- I'll upgrade when I can, but I want to start without too much...
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