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  1. covewi

    My first smoking experience

    Thanks for all the turkey tips - here's the finished product.
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  5. covewi

    First Pork Shoulder

    I smoked my first pork shoulder today. The 8.9 pounds of meat was started at 3:30 am and finished up around 2 pm. A touch of BBQ sauce and cole slaw on top of the pulled pork was a nice finish for a days work.
  6. covewi

    Good Morning!

    Chicago burbs - 39 degrees. The dogs wont even go outside.
  7. covewi

    My first smoking experience

    Twas the night before Thanksgiving, good smells in the air; No turkey is stirring, anywhere in the house; The bird has been brined in the fridge with care; In hopes that the smoker will heat in the morning; The stuffing and desserts have been made; While visions of cornbread dance in my...
  8. covewi

    Turkey thaw question

    I never worried about thawing a turkey before - just did it. Saturday I purchased a fresh 12 bird and put it in the fridge. Started worrying today when reading the forum and the 40-140 / 4 hour rule. Check the fridge temp and its running around 47 degrees. Is my bird BAD? Thanks
  9. covewi

    My first smoking experience

    Thanks for all the help. No - I put the cold meat right into the smoker - Thursday I will let the turkey sit at room temperature for an hour before. Yes - I could preheat the smoker higher than the cooking temperature. I noticed this weekend while cooking two whole chickens that I had to run...
  10. covewi

    My first smoking experience

    Purchased a MasterBuilt electric smoker and smoke my first meal - Country Style Ribs. They turned out great - very happy. The problem I ran into was that I preheated the smoker to around 250 degrees before  placing the meat and side in the smoker. After a short period of time (20 mins) the...
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