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  1. ben franklin

    Wet Wood Pellets

    I got careless and let most of a bag of pellets absorb moisture during the stormy week here in the Midwest. Just discovered it last night when I went to do a tri-tip. I have them spread on the patio to dry right now -- but they look more like sawdust for the Amaz'n than pellets for the Traeger...
  2. ben franklin

    BBQ Goes Hollywood -- Food Network's "Best in Smoke" competition airing in May

    Famous Dave Anderson, BBQ legend and founder of Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que, along with Charlie Torgerson, director of culinary, will be featured in Food Network's Best In Smoke competition, a new four episode program that premieres Sunday, May 8, 2011. The article I saw on this series was in QSR...
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    Stranded in Chicago...

    Hi folks: Ben Franklin here (Ben) and yes, that's my real name -- at least part of it. I'm a North Carolina boy who got too danged much education (according to Ben Sr. anyhow) and wound up in the consulting business in Chicago after chasing around the world with some big food & bev companies...
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    Choosing A Good Electric (CookShack vs Bradley vs Traeger?)

    I'm in a townhouse where rules limit me to electric. Have a couple of years experience with a Masterbuilt and looking to move upscale. Was ready to pull the trigger on a Bradley Digital when I came across Cookshack (Elite) and the Traegers on this site. Anyone got any advice??? Thanks folks!
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