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    Whole Turkey Breast Question

    Would you recommend and injection for a whole breast or just a brine? What are your thoughts on seasoning? First time on a whole turkey breast. Does have the 'insurance' of fat content like a pork shoulder or brisket. Thanks all!
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    Pellet burn rate for RecTec 590 Stampede

    If you were in a typically 50-80 degree environment on the RecTec 590 Stampede, what do you expect your pellet burn rate to be if maintaining say....230°? Thinking of buying but If I'm burning $20 in pellets for a shoulder, I may think twice. Thanks all!
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    Sort of dissapointed in my MES 30

    On my 25th month of the older style MES 30. Control box totally died today. Yeah, I do use it a lot, but barely over 2 yrs old and dead. Ok, 1. I use it a lot. A good.. almost 3 times/month. Say 30-36 smokes 2. Sure, I only paid $175 for it 3. Yes, I'm still whining like a girl who...
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    MAN, I love this tangy sauce/glaze

    I really like the tangy-spicy style sauces with only enough sweetness to balance - not come through predominately. I tweaked this to wear it's now in my will. Simple and clean tasting, low salt, with tangy has the forward flavor but not overpowering (for me, at least). Tweak at will! 3/4 cup...
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    Is the Yoder YS640 worth $750 more than the RecTec Stampede?

    I don't mind spending the extra money, but it burns me if it's not worth it. The RecTec RT-590 Stampede is $900 with shipping. The Yoder YS640 is $1449, and I think another $200 to ship it. That's a $750 difference. I know they're both great but has anyone seen the two together? Is there a...
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    Camp Chef SmokePro vs. RecTec RT-590 Stampede

    I'm struggling here. Both the same price ($900) and nearly the same size (~592 sq in on Stampede and 663 sq in on the CC main platforms). Both go to 500°. I hear nothing but good things about the RecTecs but confused by the fact that they don't include a pellet dump or ash cleanout like the...
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    Camp Chef Longevity

    I know there are many Camp Chef owners here and I'm looking at getting a DLX model. Just wondering, are they reliable after a few years? I know the controller isn't the best - not sure it needs to be, but I would want it to stay functional for more than 3 years without having to rebuild it...
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    Diff between the Camp Chef PG24DLX & SmokePro DLX

    Sorry, previously posted in the wrong area. Reposted here: From what I can see on their website and Amazon, these two units are about $140 apart. For the SP-DLX, you get 1. a pellet dump....2. different legs (zero benefit) and that's it. Wondering if I'm missing something?? How is adding a...
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    Diff between the Camp Chef PG24DLX & SmokePro DLX

    From what I can see on their website and Amazon, these two units are about $SP-DLX, you get 1. a pellet dump....2. different legs (zero benefit) and that's it. Wondering if I'm missing something?? How is adding a pellet dump worth another $140? Size, controller, everything else is the same...
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    Help - Turkey not so good - UPDATE

    Did a test run for the big day in my MES 30" using a turkey breast, 2 thighs and two wing sections. Turned out very salty and not much flavor as well as rubbery skin, which I know how to fix. Ok.... **Brined for 20 hrs. Added some brown sugar, honey, sage and soy to the brine **Well rinsed...
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    Anybody use a A-maz-N smoker in a closed gas grill?

    Wondering if it would just snuff out? Any techniques? Why?....My MES 30" doesn't go over 275° and I want to smoke a turkey at about 325°. Thinking I can add smoke with my AMZN.
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    Chili Powder Mixes

    Anybody mix their own chili powders? I was looking to experiment with that. I cooked up a batch of beef chili with a combo of quajillo, ancho and anaheims. Worked pretty good and definitely a fuller chili pepper flavor. Anyhow, if you had sacks of different dried peppers, what would your...
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    What do you like for pellets? Or are they all about the same?

    Just like the title asks.  Thanks for the input!
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    Pit Boss 700SC vs Camp Chef PG24

    They're both about the same price.  The PB has a bit more cooking area and a closed cabinet (not a biggie) and pull out tray (not sure about this?).  Interesting thing....PB is listed at 149# while the CC says 131#.  Item weight is indicative of the gage thickness and robustness....usually...
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    How often do you clean out your pellet box?

    I've been inclined toward to the Camp Chef because I hear very good things and the pellet box cup underneath for clean-out just seem like common sense.  Why don't they all have this?  Maybe it doesn't need much cleaning?  How desirable is this feature?  How often do you clean your box (ah-hemmm)?
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    AMAZN pellet smoker issues

    Beginning to think it's the pellets themselves. Ever used Bear Claw pellets? Can't keep them lit for more than a couple hours. Causes me to open the MES and fire it up again. They'll go for one row in the tray and then fizzle out. What else could it be besides the pellets?
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    3-2-1 Ribs were overcooked! Anybody been there?

    First time smoking ribs (well, that explains it!).  Used my MES 30" set on 225°.  3 hrs smoking exposed....2 hrs smoking wrapped in foil.....then I finished them for about 30-40 mins in the oven after slathering at about 375° until beautiful. Flavor was just excellent.  Problem was the meat...
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    AMAZN Question

    Should the smoke be visible out of my 30" MES?  First smoke.  I have the AMAZN 1/2 full of apple pellets and it started nicely.  I saw some smoke initially but not sure if it died out and I'm reluctant to open the smoker until I get well passed the 140° mark. Do you usually see visible smoke? ...
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    hich smoker best for low temp fish smoking?

    Ok, it's "which", not "hitch" but I can't find how to edit that. I'm deciding between the MES 30" and the Char-Broil Delux I've read much about both but nothing specifically addressing low temp control for smoking fish.  Yes, I intend to throw in many butts, ribs and briskets as well, but...
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    Newbie from Socal

    Hi all, I'm an avid cook and gardener but I've only smoked a few items.  I have a post in the new member section asking about a smoker choice so I won't repeat it here. I love to cook, garden and hunt.  I'm a 30 year mechanical engineer in aerospace and live in southern CA.  All I've read here...
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