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AMNTS placement
In my old MES40, my AMNTS provided the perfect amount of supplemental smoke. I have upgraded to the YS480, and now I can't get a good amount of smoke out of it. Where is the best placement for the best smoke production??? Thanks in advance!- tndawg
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- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Anyone around Nashville wanna split a pallet?
Looking for someone(s) else around Nashville that might want to save some money and split a bulk order of pellets. I'm in Thompsons Station, about 30 minutes south of the Nashville right off of I65 & 840.- tndawg
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- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Getting ready to get a pellet smoker...
Have it narrowed down to Yoder YS480 & Mak 1 Star. I can find pics and videos of the Mak in action, but I can find any pics or videos of the Yoder with smoke actually coming out of the stack. Can anybody help me out and show me pics of yours in action? I will be using whatever I decide on...- tndawg
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- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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MES 40" chip loader
I have a 2009 model, and my Dad has a 2012 model. I need to load chips every 30 minutes or so. I smoked on my Dad's last weekend, and loaded his 3 times in 5 hours. Also, my chips are charred but not ash. His were complete ash. I have read about the bigger chip tray and loader, so I called...- tndawg
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- Forum: Electric Smokers
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MES Nashville area
I just saw this and thought if anyone in the Nashville area needs a smoker, this is a hell of a deal! http://nashville.craigslist.org/app/2603138133.html- tndawg
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- Forum: Classified Ads
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Maverick ?
Got my new Maverick 732 yesterday, and tried it out on a quick pork chop smoke tonight. I use a Masterbuilt 40", and the smoker temp was about 10 degrees higher than the Maverick was showing (MB said 227, Mav said 217). Any idea which one is more accurate? I thought that the MES was digitally...- tndawg
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- Forum: Meat Thermometers
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Dijon Smoked Pork Chops w/Qview
I smoked some pork chops tonight, and they sure did turn out good!!!! I love the longer smokes of ribs, butts,etc..but sometimes I just don't have the time to do that stuff. We are always looking for "short smokes" to fit our schedule. These chops were just the ticket! I marinated overnight... -
1st Chuckie - Updated w/Qview
Thanks for all of the advice!!!! The chuckie has been in the MES for 5 hours now, and is at 154*. I plan to leave it until it hits 160, then foil and leave until about 205, followed by a rest in the cooler. Here it is in the smoker surrounded by smoke. pic through the window the hickory... -
1st chuckie tomorrow
I'm trying my first chuckie tomorrow, and need a little advice... My meat is a little under 4 pounds, and I am planning on pulling for Au Jus Sammiches. I am thinking about 8 hours from putting on the smoker to dinner time. Does that sound about right? I tried to include smoking to 160*, double... -
Smoking sausage question
I did a search on this this, but couldn't come up with a real good answer... My wife asked if I would smoke some sausages next week. Ya know, store-bought ones. We usually grill Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage links, but I wasn't sure about puttin' 'em in the smoker. Will the smoke actually... -
1st time CSR ?'s
My maiden voyage on my new MES will be next weekend. I am going to do some CSR's for the first time, and have a few questions. 1) Do I prepare them the same as regular ribs? (mustard, rub, etc. the night before?) 2) What is the optimal smoking temp? 3) What is the target finished meat temp... -
When I'm 100, If I Lean A Little, Let Me!
The family wheeled Grandma out on the lawn, in her wheelchair, where the activities for her 100th birthday were taking place. Grandma couldn't speak very well, but she would write notes when she needed to communicate. After a short time out on the lawn, Grandma started leaning off to the... -
Am I doing something wrong?????
I'm trying my first Boston Butt today and it's just not finishing. Since it's my first, I bought a small 4 pounder. I put it in at 8 this morning, and it has been at 155 internal for going on 2 1/2 hours. I have been reading up on the plateau/stall, but should it really take this long for a... -
Boston Butts for $0.69/lb!!!
Just got back from a trip to the local Krogers and they had butts for cheap! I dunno if it is just my local store, or company wide... -
sand?
I'm thinking about trying some sand in the water bowl. I understand the whys and what fors, but am confused on the actual sand. do I use regular sand I can get at Home Depot....or do I need some kind of "special" sand??????? Thanks for your help!!!!!!- tndawg
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- Forum: Propane Smokers
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New Braunfels Bandera Smoker Nashville - $125
I would buy this myself if I had the extra money!!!!! .- tndawg
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- Forum: Classified Ads
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My ribs drama continues...with Q/view
Another frustrating day!!!! Picked up another package of the same ribs from Monday. I have decided that the ribs are CRAP!!!!! I smoked these for about 5 hours at 210-250 on the newly installed, verified-accurate temperature gauge. What I found is that the meat is filled with gristle. In the... -
2nd attempt at ribs...
Well, I think I read somewhere that if there are no pics, it didn't happen. Is that true????? What a debacle tonight!!!!! -
Temperature gauge?
I am planning on putting a better temp gauge on my smoker. Any recommendations??? I was looking at A BBQ PRO with a 2" dial, but am not informed enough to make a decision! Thanks in advance!- tndawg
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Meatloaf w/Qview
Well I decided to try Mr. Phillips smoked meatloaf, so here goes!!! Here is my original vessel however, when I put the meatloaf on, it started to sink through, so 1st mod Here she is all put together and ready for the smoker Here she is IN the smoker and here's a couple pics of my TBS...
