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  1. jcj112562

    can our smoked tri-tip be saved?

    I think (based on what I read here) that you treat a chuck roast the same way as a pork butt, aka 190-ish for slicing, 205-210 for pulling...but I am sure if incorrect the right answer will appear post haste. John
  2. jcj112562

    First smoke suggestions?

    Thanks all of you for the educational goodness....I am glad I found this forum, and if I can figure out how to do so, there will be Qview of my first smoke..and more should they warrant such a thing. John
  3. jcj112562

    First smoke suggestions?

    Thanks a ton, Foamheart...this place really is a vast store of knowledge and help on getting started... John
  4. jcj112562

    First smoke suggestions?

    More ideas... For the Qlog, I made a spreadsheet to track Item, Weight, Preparation, Smoker Temp, Wood Used, Start time, Start Internal Temp, Finish Time and total time, along with comments.  I think this should work, but any other little variables I may want to track, to improve the finished...
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    First smoke suggestions?

    Thanks a ton for all the suggestions...I figure I want to get at least reasonably competent prior to doing some of the things I want to do...a good bit of which is recreating the smoked goodness I grew up with in Lancaster County that I simply cannot get here, or costs an arm and a leg to...
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    First smoke suggestions?

    @Tonybel and Foamheart Thanks a bunch, now I have at least a pair of goodies to try out...probably yardbird wednesday...and a trip to Costco that evening...*chuckles*...for more meat. John
  7. jcj112562

    First smoke suggestions?

    Good morning, one and all... I *finally* got my Masterbuilt XL propane smoker set up and seasoned, just in time for me to work the weekend and through tuesday (damned general public, always wanting their lights to work).  Anyway, I was looking for any suggestions for what to smoke to get my...
  8. jcj112562

    Need some info, what sausage to use

    If you have sausages that look like smoked Vienna Sausages (size wise), you know, the ones you feed to kids who know no better... John
  9. jcj112562

    Help with Alternative Ways to Serve Smoked Butt

    Pulled Pork Mac n cheese is also a nice way to use leftovers... John
  10. jcj112562

    Bologna problem

    If moisture in the oven could cause the casings to split, or to be more precise, a lack of moisture, then Randy above is correct, gas ovens put out a good bit of moisture from combustion, where electric elements do no such thing.  It is why it is OK to hold fried chicken in an electric (if hold...
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    "Amazin" Customer Service

    Based on the VAST amount of positive testimonials I saw here, I went ahead and ordered both the flat and tube versions on the smoke generators, and a bunch of pellets.  I figure any business that gets uniformly high priase both for the products and service must be worth supporting, plus it looks...
  12. jcj112562

    I forgot how good Nathan hot dogs are....very simple Q-View

    The absolute best hot dogs I have ever had pass my lips are not easy to find, and exceedingly local, are those made at the Forked River German Butcher, in beautiful Forked Riverr NJ by an actual german Meisterfleisher (her huge certificate hangs on the wall).  I miss having that place a mile...
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    DAD'S DAY SALE "EXTENDED!!" - 20% OFF!!

    Thanks, Todd... Placed an order for the pellet version, simply based on the recommendations from this fine place.  20% off just made it easier to get more pellets along with the smoker.  One of these days I will get the smoker set up properly, and commence enjoying the benefits... John
  14. jcj112562

    Skirt Steak

    The marinade I use for fajitas works awfully well, and I really love the taste after grilling hot and fast... Juice of 1 orange Juice of 2 limes 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 chipolte chiles in adobo sauce, chopped up 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1...
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    Old New Guy...

    Good day one and all... I would be John, and I reside a stone's throw from the Big Rock (Stone Mountain) in beautiful Lilburn, GA.  I am a smidge over 50, and my love and adoration for the smoked flesh of many of the tender creatures that inhabit the planet has lead me to want to learn how to...
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