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  1. bill in mn

    Do you foil your pulled pork butts or not?

    Well I foiled my 2 (only have done 2) on Christmas day.Got the 2 butts to 170 foiled them until 205 then in the towels and a small cooler and man was I the hero that day.Everyone just hovers around to see & taste what comes out of the garbage can (UDS)Did a brisket too ,yumm! The butts and...
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    A BIG Thank you Jeff!!

    I have to agree with the others,Thanks for the fun place. I don't belong to many forums but this one is "SMOKIN" Bill
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    Hello from MN

    Hello from Monticello neighbor.You will have fun and learn alot Here on the site. I have gained enough confidence to try thing that I never thought of.This weekend I'm doing my first butt and my first brisket and my millionth turkey,should be a fun Christmas . Bill
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    Pitmasters Episode 3 is starting

    It's T.V. and everything you see is scripted to a tee.I have over the years done quite a bit of set work for food related commercials.The things they do you just go "that's how they do that" I have a good friend that is the best turkey cook you'll ever see with a weed burner,they just want it...
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    Cold and Smoking in MN

    Hello Brian,I hear ya on the realy hot stuff,here in Minnesota they consider milk a spice and like their coffee clear. Best of luck with your smoking , it's sure entertaining .I did some ABT's this wekend along with a Canadian bacon and a fattie. I think if your going to smoke things fill er...
  6. bill in mn

    58 Butt Smoke w/Qview

    I think they have the wrong guys on that TV show ,You are the "PITMASTER" very nice
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    Should I add a Weber Kettle to the mix?

    I would say "yes " I think anytime you can add to your hobby / passion , Do. Smoking meats and such is fun for the whole family.Some of my interests are done by myself,so it's nice to have something that's an "addition too" the family.Bill
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    Blueberry Fatty

    Thanks Smokeguy,I will have to try that.I'm doing the Canadian bacon today (a 1st.) ABT's (also a 1st.) and my second fattie. The CB has been curing for 8 days ,and that is a tough wait for sure.The fattie is some corned beef,onion ,pepperjack,sharp cheddar,parmesan.I'm going to sprinkle some...
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    Blueberry Fatty

    I was wondering if the pancake or any type of bread soak up much oil from the meats .Cause man that out of this world ,looking fantastic!!
  10. bill in mn

    The Great Blizzard of '09

    You guys sure did get pounded . Around here we got 3" -4" but the wind sure moved that around.I grew up farming then got into construction so winter meant fun (frozen ground) and summer meant work,so we learned to have fun in the winter. So if you can't go out barefoot might as well have some...
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    Newbie from MN

    Hello from central Minnesota,enjoy your stay and you won't believe the help that's here.Minnesota where we have 11 months of winter and 1 month of bad ice. Bill
  12. bill in mn

    First time - Canadian Bacon

    Way to T's .I have got a 2.5 lb in the fridge and it will be ready to smoke on Sat. I have a top loading little chief and have done a ton of smoking in it.But it seems I always end up finishing it in something else. Now I have a UDS and have upped the menu.But there aren't many rules to...
  13. bill in mn

    Sam's or Cosco?

    We have a Sam's club membership and they have great prices on meat and supplies for the wife's business .(Cleaning supplies) We buy pork loins by the case .And they have a very helpful meat dept. and as I tell my daughters anyone working no matter where or what they do, deserves our respect.here...
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    I used 1tblsp per pound with brine

    I don't think I would add more now.Seams that dry rubs are 1TBS.per pound and Brines are more.Not sure how much more but it's written down somewhere.I'm doing a Canadian bacon right now and the TBS. per pound and 24 hrs per 1/4" comes into play@ 33*- 40*.The nitrites in tender quick are to be...
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    UDS Temperature Question

    I have done a turkey in mine and had 2 out of 3 lower 3/4" vents closed and the ball valve 3/4" open and it ran 350* like clock work. A few ? are all your vents on the lower open. Is your coal basket up a couple of inches off the drum bottom. did you get enough coal going 10 or 15 briquettes or...
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    Hello from Idaho

    Hello Greg! And welcome to a fun site.I think I have been to the end of the internet and haven't found a better place to find tips,deals and hands on help than this site.SMF is growing fast and it's hard to welcome everyone personally .So a warm hello from Minnesota where it's 9 deg.this morning...
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    newbie from Minnesota

    hello from another minnesotan .there are a few of us here, where are you in the great state.Bill in Monticello
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    New Girl

    Welcome aboard and here is what your looking for.it's under "For new members" http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=73935
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    Fire Corn

    Here is a favorite of our family.This is the most asked for recipe for another year.Easy and good. Fire Corn 1 can cream corn 1 can corn ¼ cup corn meal 2 eggs beaten ¼ cup butter 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/8 tsp garlic powder ¼ cup diced jalapenos drained salt and pepper to taste 2...
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    Test Your BBQ Knowledge

    I got 7 out of 10 the first time but ace er the second time. and I got 100 % on eating it.
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