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2nd Run with my Meco 5131!
Goobergo, I have a Meco 5031 and the ash pan has I'm guessing 15 to 20 holes. I could check that for you if you like. Also the holes are I'd say maybe the size of a quarter. Could check that also. Let me know. In the excitement of the moment just b4 you dig in don't forget the Q-view. lol- keith54
- Post #8
- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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new guy from northeast Montana.........
Welcome rattler, Sounds like a great buy on the smoker! -
1st beef chuck shoulder w/q vue
Thanks for the points Capt dan. And the advice. Will apply what I learned for the next time around. -
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1st beef chuck shoulder w/q vue
Seboke, I smoked it to 159 Deg and put it in a foil pan and covered with foil after spritzing with apple juice. Lot internal temp reach 200 deg. I should have known these two pieces of meat where just too thin for what I was trying to acomplish. If you don't succeed..try...try again. or... -
1st beef chuck shoulder w/q vue
Yes I did learn a few things. Thanks for all the kind words everyone. My pride is slightly bruised with the way this beef turned out, and the best way to fix that is to have another successful smoke this weekend. Maybe a Boston Butt and a couple of brews. lol -
2nd Run with my Meco 5131!
Hi goobergo, If you have another charcoal grill setting around, you may want to start some coals in it and then transfer then with tongs to the smoker. If your smoking a butt you may want to be doing this thru out the smoke. Get your self a chimney asap. There about $12 to $13 and most box and...- keith54
- Post #6
- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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1st beef chuck shoulder w/q vue
So ok.....You just know its not going to be good when the first word of the sentence starts with ...so...as in so bad...as in so dry..lol. This puppy.. I mean this beef was really dry . I let the internal temp get to 197 deg. so we could pull it. That was the 2nd mistake, the 1st was trying to... -
1st beef chuck shoulder w/q vue
It all starts here. Just b4 the rap. 4:30pm, more to come. Stay tuned for final pic's and taste test. -
Rescued a Smoker from the curb
lmao....what a line ..hahaha...I've gotta remember that one. Could apply to so many subjects. Still lol....- keith54
- Post #9
- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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King Kooker?
I considered buying the King Kooker, but bought a Meco 5031 which I really like. The reason I didn't buy the king Kooker is I purchased one of there turkey fryers several years ago. The stand was poorly designed and half the screws were missing. I called them and they sent out the wrong ones...- keith54
- Post #2
- Forum: Propane Smokers
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How to prepare & smoke "beef chuck shoulder"?
oh yeah...maybe I should attach these pic's. IMG]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/keith642/BeefChuckShoulder002.jpg[/IMG] -
How to prepare & smoke "beef chuck shoulder"?
Going to do a smoke tomorrow and thought I would do these "Beef Chuck Shoulders". I've never done these b4 and am looking for some help and ideas. Sear or not to sear...rub or not...pull or cut against the grain. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Heck....these may not be good to... -
Smoking a Texas Broil?
Ok...here is what I have. A piece of beef call " Beef Chuck Shoulder" the notice on the label says "Texas Broil". Not sure what the Texas Broil means. Is that a way of preparing or cooking the meat? I'm told by a very good source (misses) that this is a tough cut of meat, My question remains... -
To Charcoal Smoke or Gas or Electric?
I have a Meco 5031 h20 charcoal smoker. A couple of weeks back I bought an old turkey fryer burner at a garage sale for $5. Made a few mods and now I can switch back and forth between propane or charcoal in less than a miniute. Just depends on what I'm smoking and how much fussing I feel like...- keith54
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion
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smokin music
The list of good blues musicians is ends. Just put one on...pop a brew...sit down and smoke one.......a piece of meat that is.lol- keith54
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion
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Hello from Indiana
Hello Kelly...welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to join us. As you know by now...if you need any help,we're all here for each other so just ask. Looking forward to some Q-view. -
First Smoke/Spare Ribs w/Qview!
The ribs look terrific..yummmm. Sounds like you had it all going on... the music...the smoke...rids...beans... few pops maybe? I especially like the tiled platform. Great job dude on all counts.
