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  1. tomzo

    Bottom Shelf for 36" Camp Chef SmokePro - where to find one?

    I got a great new smoker for Father's Day - Camp Chef SmokePro SGX36 in bronze - my wife even got the sear burner. I have a 12lb pork butt smoking away now and am very pleased with the smoker. I would like to have a lower shelf for this model and I see that the legs have holes for the bolts...
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    3 butts at once

    Greetings I plan to smoke 3 butts at once in my MES . Will the 2 hour per pound apply individually or to the total? Thanks
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    How long can a turkey be kept in the refrigerator?

    Greetings, I bought a frozen bird before Thanksgiving with the intention of smoking that week but events conspired against me.   The bird has now been in the refrigerator sealed in its vacuum pack bag for three weeks.   Any thoughts on whether this would be a problem to smoke this weekend? Any...
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    How much air for the mailbox mod?

    Greetings, After several failed attempts at using the AMNPS in my MES 30 I did the mailbox mod (Pictures attached).  On my first attempt the AMNPS kept going out.   On my second I drilled more holes (6 1/2" holes total) and it still would not stay lit (picture of where it stopped attached).   I...
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    My take on the Mailbox Mod for the MES 30

    Greetings, Here are some pictures of my take on the mailbox mod.   I have not been able to try it out yet - that is coming this weekend.   I tried to make it so I could use the mailbox or the regular chip loader depending on what I am doing - although I will probably use the mailbox the vast...
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    AMNPS Problem in MES 30

    I am in my inaugural use of me new AMNPS pellet tray with my MES30 and I am having a problem.   I am able to get the AMNPS started fine using my torch and by following the great instructions found in this forum.   I placed the  tray on the bottom left on the two small bars just to the left of...
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    How much air space is needed around meat to get good smoke?

    Greetings, I am preparing to smoke a large (14lb) pork shoulder that I cut in half to reduce the cooking time.   I have a lot of people showing up tomorrow and the food is supposed to be on the table by 2PM so I don't want a 28 hour smoke. My question is how much air space should be around...
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    Hog Processing Tips Needed

    Greetings, A friend of mine and I have been raising a few hogs this summer (my first) and I was wondering if anyone had any tips as to the  pros and cons of different ways of having a hog packed by the butcher.   The local guy we are using does not smoke anything (bacon,ham) although there is...
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    Interesting article on the origins of barbecue from The Smithsonian

    A short but interesting look at the real roots of BBQ Enjoy! Tom
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    First pork butt in my new MES 30

    I got the MES 30 for Father's Day and this is my first shot at pulled pork. I got a 10 lb but from a local butcher, trimmed about half the fat off, and liberally coated it with Jeff's Rub.   It sat wrapped for about 6 hours before hitting the smoke last night. Everything went well overnight but...
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    Where do you route your thermometer wires?

    Greetings, I have an MES 30 and just got my Maverick ET-732 thermometer.   I was thinking of running the wires out the smoke vent but have heard of others just closing them in the doors.   Any suggestions on what works best? Thanks in advance! Tom
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    Got a new MES 30 - need a recipe/recommendation for fast first smoke to do today

    Greetings, My wife and kids surprised me with a new MES 30 for Father's Day (awesome!) and I have it going through the seasoning process right now.   I want to smoke something today but have not prepared anything in advance.   I was thinking of doing a couple of chickens but wanted to see if...
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    Planning to go electric - hog coming in the fall

    I have been using charcoal water smokers for years - mainly for turkeys and chicken - and want to go electric so I can get more creative.   I am looking at the MES line and may add the A-maze-n pellet system once I get going. I am using this forum to learn from those who know best so I can...
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