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  1. phantomsmoke

    Yellow powder on mesquite chunks

    Been smoking off and on now, trying to get a little more into it. Bought some mesquite to try out, which shipped and received last summer. Got it out today to try, and it has a yellow powder on it, almost in strips. Any thoughts?
  2. phantomsmoke

    First Time Ribs, Let's Celebrate! (Now with Q View!)

    So it's been quite awhile since I have been on here.  One of the main reasons was a ton of studying for a test.  And now its over as I have passed my PE!  It's time to celebrate with my first smoke of the season and my first rack of ribs!  I'm heading out to pick up some spare ribs, so I know I...
  3. phantomsmoke

    Smoked Buffalo Wings

    I'm trying out S2K9K's buffalo wing style tonight.  They are only the party wings, already separated with no tips.  Around 300 for 1.5 hrs or so sound like they should be done?  I'll get some pics up in a bit.  Took some prepped and I'll get some as they finish up.
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    First Smoke! (Pork butt with Q-View!)

    Pork Butt was 5.23 lbs with a large amount of fat trimmed off the bottom.  Not ideal I know, but what the butcher had and I didn't realize until I got home. Washed, patted dry, EVOO-ed, and rubbed this morning at about 7AM.  Rub: 1/2 Tbsp Salt 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp Chili Powder 1...
  5. phantomsmoke

    Seasoning the Smoker

    So I got the Masterbuilt 2-door all together, cleaned, and Pam-ed.  Hooked it up and turned it on.  I made myself a foil pouch of hickory and apple wood chips cause that is what I plan on using tomorrow.  However, shortly after turning it on I had to run inside and came back out to find my pouch...
  6. phantomsmoke

    Easily available thermometer

    I see lots of recommendations for the mavericks and thermapen thermometers.  I am thinking of investing in one of these, however I haven't been able to find them in stores.  I am looking to do a pork butt this weekend and do not have time to wait for an online order to get here.  Is there any...
  7. phantomsmoke

    Howdy!

    Brand spankin' new here!  Well, not brand new, I lurked for a day or two first and then decided to join. First name: Joe I just bought a Masterbuilt Vertical Gas Smoker with Dual Door from Sears and am looking for advice.  Should I season the smoker before first use? I read somewhere else...
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