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  1. vmastros

    First Smoker - What to get?

    What are your options, what is available? That will make it easier to make a suggestion.
  2. vmastros

    Louisiana Pellet Grill CS-570

    I have a line on a lightly used CS-570 at a nice price. Checking the previous posts on this forum, there doesn't seem to be much chatter about this manufacturer except that it is made in Canada My concerns are the reliability of the electronics, auger and fan, ability to maintain temps and...
  3. vmastros

    Thermometer "Ports"

    I know there is a high tech way to do it with insulation etc., but how about a hole just large enough to get the probe in? Smoke loss would be minimal. Don't over think it.
  4. vmastros

    Talk me In/Out of the Yoder 640

    The differences I'm concerned about are reliability and the set it and forget factor. The MAK computer seems to have more functions, but I'm not sure I need them. The three temp probes would be nice though. The 1 Star cooking area seems a bit smaller than the Yoder 640.
  5. vmastros

    Talk me In/Out of the Yoder 640

    I'm sitting on the same fence. I'm interested to hear what the others say.
  6. vmastros

    New Yoder 640 on the way!

    The pellets are the heat source as well as the smoke source. The lower the cook temp, the more smoke is generated. You get less smoke with higher temps. How even the grill cooks depends on how good the grill is and how well you can dial it in.
  7. vmastros

    Master Forge verticle with mods

    I have had a few issues with my smoke tube in my GOSM. Cooking at 225F I can put the tube in the water pan and it seems to work well. I get about 3 hours out of it. However, I was doing six butts a few days ago and had a problem. I first three hours with the tube went fine. I wanted to go with a...
  8. vmastros

    ROOKIE SMOKER...NEED SOME HELP

    Sounds like you may need a thermal blanket. :welcome1:U
  9. vmastros

    Brisket

    Looks great. We need the details like cook temp, IT, rub, time:yahoo. :yahoo:
  10. vmastros

    Smoking thick pork chops

    And the cooking temp. The meat thermometer will give an exact answer for your conditions.
  11. vmastros

    Smokin' n00b w/MES Considering AMNPS... But Why?

    The AMNPS will save you the drudgery of feeding chips. If you want only a few hours of smoke, don't load it full. But if you like what you have, stay with it
  12. vmastros

    First time spare rib fail.

    I cook on a propane smoker,BUT, I think you need a little more practice controlling the heat by adjusting the air vents. My understanding is the more air in the fire box, the hotter it will burn. When you learn to adjust the vents properly, your charcoal Will burn longer and at a lower temp...
  13. vmastros

    First brisket on the smoker

    It is all about keeping the boss happy.
  14. vmastros

    First brisket on the smoker

    Patience grasshopper! Remember, 195 is good if you plan on slicing. Go to 200-205 if you want to pull it. Enjoy.
  15. vmastros

    GOSM - How full the chip box?

    Thank you for the thoughtful responses. BTW, I just bought a smoker tube, the 12" model.  It works well at 225F but it would go out at 275F. I had to drill some holes in the box for added air flow. I cover the holes when I cook at 225F though.  I'll experiment with both the tube and the box...
  16. vmastros

    GOSM - How full the chip box?

    I was reading the Smoking Meat book and Jeff suggests you can get 90 minutes of smoke before refilling the box. I have always used a few handfuls of chips and it will smoke for about half an hour. So my questions are How full should the cast iron box be filled? Soak the chips or not? Can I...
  17. vmastros

    Question on meat thermometer

    It needs to be a thermometer with the probe on a wire covered with braided steel. The pencil type cannot be left on the heat.
  18. vmastros

    reading and trying to learn

    I'll let you know what I think.
  19. vmastros

    reading and trying to learn

    I'm going to the Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ Class on October 26. I'll ask Sammy where he buys his product. He is in Diamond Bar so I'm guessing it is some place in the area. I hope you enjoy your new smoker!
  20. vmastros

    reading and trying to learn

    Hi Cathy, I'm Vince and I live in San Dimas. What time should I be over for the Q?
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