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  1. frankiej

    How did you come up with your screen name?

    Well it's like this.  I was searching the WEB to find some information that could help me, a novice, learn how to smoke meats.  When I came across this forum I said, "Now this is what I'm looking for".  But as I went through the process of creating a profile I was stunned when asked to choose a...
  2. frankiej

    First Time Smoked Pork Butt

    Thanks for the quick reply.  Just what I though.  I over cooked the butt and kind of had the feeling that I shouldn't have drained the juices.  Gonna try your tips next time.  Have a question about the ice chest.  When you say "towel lined" do you mean putting a towel in the bottom?
  3. First Time Smoked Pork Butt

    First Time Smoked Pork Butt

  4. frankiej

    First Time Smoked Pork Butt

    Hi All, After a long awaited opportunity to try my new smoker, and a first attempt at smoking meat, the result was not what it should've been. I think I over smoked the meat.  The pork butt had a lot of flavor but was dry. Here's what I did: - Used a digital dual thermometer to monitor meat...
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    First Time Smoked Port Butt.JPG

  6. frankiej

    Fat Cap - leave it on or remove it?

    Glad I found this post.  I'm gonna smoke a pork butt for the first time tomorrow.  Meaning I'm gonna smoke meat for the first time in my new vertical smoker.  Think I'll do the part trim and smoke fat side up this time.  Thanks all for the answers out there.
  7. frankiej

    Master Forge Vertical Smoker

    Hi all.  New guy here.  Wanted to try my hand at smokin meats for some time.  After some research on smokers, here, and other sites decided on the Master Forge Vertical Charcoal Smoker.  Yes, I know, charcoal smokers are a bit challenging for the beginner but I want to try my hand at it anyway. ...
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