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  1. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    only way to prevent rust is to keep the smoker out of the rain/snow. ;) slightly off topic...  great nickname, MW!  it's also the name of my buddy's hockey team haha.
  2. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    Pam?!  ha, this I ought to suggest to the bosses at the metal shop tomorrow. thanks for the idea! and acetone is very effective at cleaning up the mess.  it is also good at removing the rust, but too much of acetone can be harmful.  wear a good pair of latex/rubber gloves and maybe some...
  3. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    anti-splatter is nasty stuff.  take precaution please!! if that's the paint color you're going for, then it's a fantastic look!  otherwise, you know how bad rust can get.
  4. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    there are two kinds of offset smokers.  one of which is a reverse-flow in which the smoke and heat travel below the plates at the bottom away from the firebox. as it reaches the end, the elements flow up and back through the upper part of the chamber and around the food, then finally up and out...
  5. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    holy rust bucket, batman.  any chance you could keep the smoker indoors like in the garage?  getting the rust off is another story.
  6. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    good to see that you are getting the hang of it!  keep on smokin' on!
  7. markbeer

    Cedar smokehouse construction

    awesome build, nick!  thanks for sharing and inspiring us all.  now, I wonder if my landlord would allow me to build one in the patio.... 
  8. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    to start it fast, throw the dampers wide open.
  9. markbeer

    First RF smoker- 115 gal propane tank

    how does your door shut?  can you put up a couple of pics of the door in a closed state? that way we can have a better look and get light bulbs popping in our heads. there are several ways to keep the door shut.  draw latch is one, and a rotary type is another. I immensely enjoy checking out...
  10. markbeer

    how to get rid of propane tank smell and is it safe

    stuff the tank with any wood - 2x4, tree branches, logs, etc, set fire and burn the hell out of it to a char. then scrub the black soot out.  this should get rid of the smell.
  11. markbeer

    smoked lobster

    smoked lobsters with wine is a great anniversary dinner!
  12. markbeer

    My first pork shoulder! (Picnic cut)

    a fantastic job well done! 
  13. markbeer

    smoked lobster

    cut, split then brine hope it turns out just as well for you as it did for me! that looks great!!  and what a fantastic presentation!
  14. markbeer

    Is this really a Tri Tip?

    they are missing out!  maybe now is the time to introduce your local butchers to a platter of your smoked tri tips?
  15. markbeer

    Is this really a Tri Tip?

    while I know about how the names of the parts of meats differ from region to region, I never knew this.  being that I love rib-eyes to death, this knowledge would have helped me greatly when instead I ordered a $45 plate of top sirloin at a fancy steakhouse this past weekend.  the delmonico...
  16. markbeer

    buying wood chips

    be careful about what people use to cut wood with.  chainsaws, for example, can leave oily stuff on the cuts.  and you don't want that nasty stuff in the smoke to get on your food. I've been fortunate enough to work at a woodworking shop that has vertical bandsaws. there, I trim off...
  17. markbeer

    Hickory/Mesquite Smoked Filet Mignon

    looks awesome!  at what temp (IT/OT) did you cook it?
  18. smoked lobster

    smoked lobster

  19. markbeer

    smoked lobster

    pardon me while I semi-resurrected the other old thread... when I went shopping for some baby back ribs, I found the lobster tails that were on sale for $9.99/lb (at Sprout's) and got a pair. not having smoked that stuff before, I did some research on it and found more cons than pros, but I...
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