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  1. the zil

    Thanksgiving Sunday

    It is 40 deg F here now. Took an hour to get the MES UP TO 255 deg F. Just getting the birds in dropped the temp to 219 deg F. Not sure how long this smoke will take. I've never smoked in the cooler temps. Wish I had some cheese to smoke, after the turkey of course. I'm in it for the long haul now.
  2. the zil

    Thanksgiving Sunday

    Seems like everyone had to work on thanksgiving this year, me include. This year we delayed our celebration until today. I hope you all aren't too tired of turkey questions... I wanted to smoke boneless turkey breasts this year but couldn't find one, until yesterday. So, I bought a bone-in...
  3. the zil

    Come Back Every Day to Win! A-MAZE-N Products Thanksgiving Giveaway

    If I win the A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER Contest, I plan to smoke a turkey fattie for Thanksgiving
  4. the zil

    Gonna try some jerky!

    Looks awesome. I was going to use s hooks, til I priced them. Lol. I did see instructions on the Internet on how to make a jig to shape your own S hooks, on the cheap. I like projects like that. Til I can make my own I use bamboo skewers, run to pieces of jerky through with a skewer. Then...
  5. Weston Jerky Tonic

    Weston Jerky Tonic

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    Weston Jerky Tonic

    Making 8# of jerky with Weston Jerky Tonic that I got at the new Field & Stream store (very nice store). Marinated 24 hrs. Didn't think I could fit it all in my 30" MES but had room to spare. Using all hickory pellets this time with the AMZPS. starting at 180 deg F for 1 hr to dry, then I'll add...
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    Used to Smoke cigarettes got smart and just Smoke meat now ! New to Forum.

    I like tips. I have a 30" MES and like it too. My son made me a nice wheelie cart for it. Please do share what you have learned. Take what you need and leave the rest behind.
  9. the zil

    Reverse seared gyro meat

    I want to try making gyro meat doing a reverse sear. I'll use Alton Brown's recipe but I'm thinking of mixing the lamb with ground turkey. If lamb is too pricey it may be ground beef & turkey. My plan is to shape the meat like a fattie and smoke it at 225 deg F for about an hour. Will use pecan...
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    What's your occupation?

    I am a Process Specialist at a Registrar. We mainly do quality management audits for ISO and AS9100 for aerospace manufacturers.
  11. the zil

    I hope I'm not in over my head. *Q-View**

    So how did everyone like it? Maybe the crockpot lady will be shopping for a new smoker after this. Congratulations on the marriage. May the years be blissfully smokey!
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    I hope I'm not in over my head. *Q-View**

    Sure beats the crockpot though
  13. the zil

    First Jerky

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    First Jerky

    I did 50/50 with hickory but mixed all together rather than layering the cherry on top. It is going great now. I saw someone else suggested putting a soup can over the air outlet and I thought I would. I snipped the ends off of an old beer can, didn't have a soup can, and sat it on there. WOW...
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    First Jerky

    Finally got it. Smoking good now. Just realized the trouble started when I started using cherry pellets. Now I know to make accommodations for the cherry. Back on track!
  18. the zil

    First Jerky

    AMNPS will not stay lit. As a last resort I've moved it up from the bottom left, beside where the chip try goes, to above the water pan and tented it with foil. Seems to be working a little better. I'm about ready to break out the chips and just use the hopper instead of pellets. I don't...
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    I hope I'm not in over my head. *Q-View**

    I'll be chuckling all day over your post. My hubby is Mormon so I can relate. Round these parts it is warm Lemon Blend to drink, all sugar, zero lemon. Sure draws in the flies. Lol. Good luck and if you get a chance post the recipe for those funeral potatoes. Always looking for a new side...
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    First Jerky

    Had to tinker with the AMNPS to get it going. Emptied the drip pan and removed the chip tray altogether. Chip hopper is slightly open. I swear I will NOT open that door again!
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