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  1. daveverdo

    First time for beef jerky

    HI All, I just took a batch of jerky out of the smoker. It looks and tastes good but I have a few questions. I used eye of round sliced to about 1/4 inch. I sliced it myself so it wasn't the most consistent thickness. I also used the Hi-Country seasoning and cure kit and followed the...
  2. daveverdo

    Brisket - Keep warm or Cool and reheat

    I plan to smoke a brisket overnight. I hope for it to be done by 8:00-9:00 in the morning. We won't eat until 7:00 or so that night. What should I do with the brisket while I am floating in the pool drinking beer all day?
  3. daveverdo

    Camp Chef PG24SG Controller Upgrade suggestions

    My Camp Chef pellet smoker's controller has bee acting up lately. It stops, starts, doesn't feed then shuts down, .... Rather than just replacing it, I was thinking of upgrading. Any suggestions on a PID controller? I'm not ready to upgrade the whole smoker yet. Dave
  4. daveverdo

    First Picnic! Any tips vs butt

    I went out for some pork yesterday and none of my local stores had any butt. I did buy a picnic as it was all they had. I assume I can pull it. I have smoked quite a few butts using my pellet smoker but never a picnic. What are my options? Anything different from butt in prep or smoking...
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    First brisket on my new pellet smoker, need help.

    I just bought a 6-lb trimmed, angus brisket. I rubbed it and it is going to sit overnight. I plan on putting in in first thing in the morning. Any advice on how to smoke it. I have a Camp Chef pellet smoker.
  6. daveverdo

    3rd cook on the new pellet grill - bottom round roast

    I bought a new pellet smoker/grill a few days ago and have been trying it out since then. Grilled some steaks the first day because I didn't time for anything else after assembly and break-in. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/camp-chef-smokepro-zg-first-impressions.274816/...
  7. daveverdo

    Camp Chef SmokePro ZG - first impressions

    Thanks to everyone for your help. Went out and bought a Camp Chef pellet smoker/grill today. Got a SmokePro ZG from Field&Stream/Dick's Sporting Goods. Very impressed with the packaging and assembly was a breeze. Most of it was already assembled. Just had to install the legs, handle...
  8. daveverdo

    Camp Chef DLX vs Pit Boss Classic vs Pit Boss 700FB

    Hi all, I was pretty sure I was going to buy a Camp Chef DLX until I wen tot Walmart today. I looked at the Classic and the 700FB and compared it to a DLX and a Camp Chef SmokePro ZG (can't find info on this one anywhere). The two Pit Boss models were both $396 and the CC DLX was on closeout...
  9. daveverdo

    Camp Chef DLX Bronze Color

    May seem like an unimportant question but my wife wants to know so I will ask. I am going to buy a Camp Chef DLX in the next day or two. I have a copper Weber Genesis. Anyone know how the color of the bronze Camp Chef compares to the copper Weber. If they don't look similar I will get the...
  10. daveverdo

    What to look for in a pellet smoker?

    I have been using a propane vertical for a few years now and want to move to a pellet smoker. Looking to spend less than $500. I looked at some Pit Boss at Lowes and Walmart just to get an idea of what is available. The big problem is that I have no idea what I am looking for. The Lowes...
  11. daveverdo

    How much and what else?

    Hi Everyone, I am going to a guys weekend the end of the week.  The will be 10 55+ year old guys getting together without our wifes and kids to just hang out, eat, drink, smoke, cigars, and make believe we aren't all pushing 60.  I volunteered to bring BBQ with the fixin's for Friday night.  I...
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