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  1. jlmacc

    pecan wood

    Hello everyone,  Was wanting your guys take on pecan wood.I have never had the chance to find it and use it.Does it taste a lot like hickory?After researching different hickory trees it seems to be close to the same species.Was just wondering if spending a little extra time finding some would...
  2. jlmacc

    Burgers out of chuck roast with some Q-View

    Great looking burgers!I have been wanting to grind my own hamburger for awhile now,just never done it.You'll really like your weber.I have even cooked a turkey on mine.Very versatile.I have had mine for about 6 years probably, and it is still in great shape.
  3. jlmacc

    assembly complete on Masterbuilt XL. now what?

    Hey Joe,  I just picked one of these up a couple weeks ago.It seemed they allrady had a layer of oil on mine.But I went ahead and used some cooking oil and rubbed i all over the inside.A lot of people use pam and just spray but I didn't have any.Then I threw in a few chunks and let them smoked...
  4. jlmacc

    Baby backs on the old Weber Kettle

    Ribs look awesome al!I like your cast iron grate too,nice.Did you have a problem keeping the charcoal going at that temp?Have a great labor day weekend!
  5. jlmacc

    Foiling Juice...Chef JimmyJ

    Sounds good jimmy, Whats the consistancy of that?Is it pretty thick?I was kinda thinking on doing something like tis just didn't know what to use.I am going to try this on my next rack.
  6. jlmacc

    Casing question?????

    Fiberous like smokeamotive said.That is what we use.There are different sizes also.Just a matter of opinion on that.
  7. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    Thanks Al, Yeah I think I am going to really like this thing.It seems to hold temps pretty stable also.I was looking for a SS steamer pan to replace the factory water pan.I found one on ebay for $21.If anyone knows where I can find one cheaper let me know.The pan was pretty close to the diameter...
  8. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    Well I just took my chip pan and hammered all the air vents flat,so no flame can touch the wood.I have been running it for a couple hours using chunks.I have to say I thnk this is all a person would have to do to fix this problem.Never caught fire once,I was using dry wood also.and got the blue...
  9. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    Hello 18wheelinman, I drive truck myself.There was someone on the site that built a cart with casters on it for this smoker.I will loo around a bit and see if I can find it.I was checking out the mod thread on this thing.For the wood pan some people are using an old gas stove burner grate and a...
  10. jlmacc

    Need a good rib rub

    I really enjoy Jeff's rub.I use it all the time.I came up with my oun rub a few weeks ago just messing around but can't find the recipe for the life of me.I know where I put it and it is gone....I hate when that happenswill keep looking.Anyways try doing a search on the site there are some good...
  11. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    how long do you guys season your news smokers?I also noticed I am getting a white smoke noW,started out blue smoke but now it Is not.I have been adding wood.maybe not getting hot enough fast enough,I set a cast iron pan on top of the factory wood pan.kinda got me stumped.
  12. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    I think I am going to love this thing.It is HUGE!I used vegtable oil to season.I am using cherry wood to season it.The chunks kept catching fire...as I have read with the wood pan.I have a cast iron pan I put on top of the factory wood pan and it is doing awesome with that.Thin blue smoke...
  13. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    Yeah well I couldn't wait for the sale LOL,I have been looking around for awhile and had the day off work so told the wife I was going to pick it up.I have it assembled now.I was wondering if olive oil would work to season it?I have some kind of pam spray but it is butter flavored,not sure if...
  14. jlmacc

    Masterbuilt Extra Wide - Cookin' with Gas

    Hello guys, I am thinking on going out and getting one of these today.I have been looking around for awhile.I was thinking the master forge two door smoker butI tihnk it will be to small for my needs.I currently have an old brinkman bullet electric smoker.It has done ok over the years.Just want...
  15. jlmacc

    Brine Ratio

    Chicken turned out awesome guys,thanks for the reassurance.Used a memphis style rub I found on the net with some sweet baby rays.good stuff.Sorry no Q I can't find my cable for my camera to my computer.But thanks again.
  16. jlmacc

    Brine Ratio

    thanks al I rinsed them and soaked them,they should be fine.will find out here shortly
  17. jlmacc

    Brine Ratio

    Thanks hope your right.I thought I remember doing ths before but the outcome  wasn't so good.Maybe it was a different brine.Really hate to waste good meat.and don't have anything else thawed out to cook.I guess the smoke will go on!
  18. jlmacc

    Brine Ratio

    Hey guys need a little advice here if you could.I usually use this stuff called sweeter than sweet to brine my chicken(it is store bought) and I brine overnight with it.But I ran out so I mixed up some slaughter house brine last night.I wasn't thinking and brined it all night as I usually...
  19. jlmacc

    Rump roast

    Yeah that's kinda what i was thinking also guys.I suppose i will pull it early and make sammies.Thanks for the help,enjoy your Sunday!
  20. jlmacc

    Rump roast

    Hello guys, My wife picked up a rump roast yesterday and I am going to smoke it tomorrow.I was wondering if any of you have any advice for smoking?I would like to eat it medium rare,but do you think it will be tough?I have a feeling it will be.Also what temp would you smoke it at and for how...
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