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    Brisket smoke time

    Hi all, I am a novice brisket smoker. I have a 3 lb piece I picked up at the store today to smoke tomorrow on my traeger 34. I plan on pulling it at 160-170 to wrap then back on until 200-205 then rest wrapped in a cooler. Is it safe to say it should take approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 mins...
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    Wood for chicken

    Good morning all, whenever I smoke a whole chicken I’ve used a hickory/cherry mix or the Traeger signature blend. Always comes out great. Looking to try something different this weekend. Any suggestions on what other wood or combos work good?
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    How long can ribs stay wrapped?

    I plan on smoking some ribs early in the morning tomorrow and having them for dinner but we have to go out in the afternoon. I planned on smoking, wrapping in foil, and placing in a cooler wrapped in a towel. Would 4-5 hrs be ok to leave them?
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    Wood Pellet storage

    Hi all, my masterbuilt dual fuel smoker finally crapped out on me. I decided to go with a Traeger 34. Anyone have any tips or advice on it? Are any modifications needed? What is the best way to store the pellets? Thx in advance.
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    Wood for pork loin

    Hi all, I am smoking a pork loin tomorrow. Any suggestions on what wood to use? I was thinking of mixing the cherry and apple. Never mixed 2 fruits before. I usually mix cherry with hickory but am looking for something different. Thx in advance.
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    Camp Chef Smoker

    Hi all, I’m looking to purchase a new smoker. Anyone have any opinions or advice on the CAMP CHEF XXL wood pellet smoker? I currently have a Masterbuilt dual fuel 2 door smoker. On my 3rd year. Rotting a b it and think it’s time for an upgrade.
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    Prime rib

    Hello all, I am smoking a 5.65lb bone in prime rib for the first time Sunday in my master built dual fuel propane smoker. Any good recipes, tips, etc... Much appreciated
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    Wings

    I’ve always smoked my wings with a water pan but need the space for more this weekend. Anyone have any experience smoking buffalo wings without a water pan? Is it needed. FYI...I have a masterbuilt dual fuel propane smoker.
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    Is injection or brine necessary?

    I’m smoking a turkey for the first time in thanksgiving. I’ve found several recipes with just a rub, aromatics inside, butter and oil. Is it necessary to either brine or inject the turkey or will a rub with water pan keep the turkey moist enough.
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    Smoking turkey

    Smoking a turkey for the first time on thanksgiving. Any and all recipe ideas and tips Are appreciated.
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    Smoking bacon

    I have a pork belly drying out in fridge. Cured it for 7 days. Smoking it today. Any tips? Looking for suggestions on wood as well. Thx
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    Rest or don't rest pork butt???

    I've seen some recipes that call for pulling a pork butt apart right off the smoker and some suggesting wrapping in foil and resting. Tomorrow will be my first time smoking a butt, anyone have any suggestions or advice from experience? Thank you in advance.
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    Favorite brisket recipes

    I will be smoking my first brisket this weekend, any recipes or tips and advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated. I have a masterbuilt 2 door propane smoker and live in NYC. Not sure if any of that matters or not. Thank you in advance!
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    Best smoked bacon rexipe

    I am new to smoking and want to try smoking my first pork belly for bacon, any and all tips and help is greatly appreciated.
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    Brisket recipe

    Still new to smoking, I have done ribs and pork chops so far. Looking to do a brisket soon. Any recommendations or any recipes anyone wanna share? I have a master built dual door smoker. Thx
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    Too cold to smoke??

    I live in NYC and the temp is going to be around 30 degrees this weekend. Will it be too cold to smoke? Or will I have to cook a bit longer?
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    Best pulled pork recipe

    Anyone have a good pulled pork recipe? Looking to smoke a butt for the first time along with some ribs this weekend. Never done it. Any and all info would be appreciated.
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    Best ribs to smoke

    I new to smoking and was looking for some feedback on the best type of ribs to smoke. Thx
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    Storing meat after smike

    I am smoking some ribs and maybe a brisket for the first time this weekend. My party i Am going to starts at 4. When should I smoke the ribs and if I start early how do I store them so they keep the flavor?
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    Nomex gasket placement

    I purchased a roll of self adhesive nomex for my master built dual fuel 2 door Smoker. I've read that it's better to apply the nomex on the doors as opposed to the unit itself, anyone have experience or input on which is better? Thx
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