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    Does anyone finish their pulled pork in an instant pot/pressure cooker? Opinions?

    Hi all, Used to have a Masterbuilt smoker for many years, did mostly ribs and chicken thighs. Before I got the smoker, we would occasionally make pulled pork in the crock pot. Very simple process that usually yielded very good results. Then, a year or two ago, made pulled pork in the MB, and...
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    Second brisket today - Questions from a nervous cooker!

    Hi all, I'm making my second brisket ever today. The first one I made months ago turned out very well, the only minor issue with it was that the flat was just a little on the dry side, not too bad at all though. I started this one at 1:30 AM, like I did the last one. This one is 12 pounds...
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    My first attempt at a brisket is in progress! Questions

    Hi all, I'm kind of new to smoking. I have done some chicken, ribs, and butt in the past. I love brisket, but honestly, I've been afraid to take one on. I finally decided to bite the bullet and try a brisket. Started it at 1:30 in the morning. I have some questions. I just have a...
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    Monitoring internal temp, analog thermometer mount?

    Hi all, I just bought an MES 130B. Do the temperature levels differ much inside the unit from top to bottom, or from side to side? I know that everyone suggests digital probes. I do have one, and will probably upgrade to a better dual probe unit soon. It seems to me that it would be nice to...
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    New owner, what should I read?

    Hi everyone, I just bought a new MES 130B from Lowes. I have been smoking with the cheap Brinkman Electric smoker where you can't adjust the heat for about 5 years. Been thinking about upgrading for a long time. When I saw the $150 price at Lowe's yesterday, I jumped. I noticed there are not...
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