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  1. splendorlex

    Memorial Day Tradition - Pulled Pork Q View

    Now featuring the Weber SmokeFire EX4 I picked up a couple months ago. Started out with some Killer Hogs BBQ Rub, then wrapped and into the fridge overnight. On to the SmokeFire at 225, running with Kingsford Hickory pellets. Here's a look about 5 hours later, temp around 160 and close to...
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    Wagyu Short Rib on SmokeFire EX4 - Should I do a liquid/braise step?

    Hey all-- I was shopping for a pork butt for Mother's Day, and I saw my store had some Wagyu Short Ribs. I decided to pick them up and give them a shot. Now I have cooked beef short ribs, but only once. My intention is to hit em with my Kosmos SPG, throw em on my SmokeFire at 250 and see what...
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    First cook on the Weber SmokeFire EX4 - Super Bowl Sunday!

    I'm starting it off a little simple and slow, as I just got it put together and seasoned yesterday. I'm going with a few wings, a few thighs, and a couple trays of ABTs. My ABTs today have ground pork seasoned with Kosmos Q Honey Killer B, grilled onions, whipped cream cheese and sharp cheddar...
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    Best place to buy the Weber SmokeFire EX6?

    I've been kicking around the idea of picking up a pellet grill for ease of use, and I've done quite a bit of research over the past couple months. I think I've landed on my choice in the Weber SmokeFire. It seems they answered a lot of complaints in Gen 2, and I've always liked Weber products...
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    The WSM 22, Signals, Billows and the Cold!

    Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone is running a setup like this. I have a WSM 22 that I've had for a couple of years, and recently added Thermoworks Signals and the Billows to try to make temp management simple. Does anyone have this setup, and if so, how successful has it been for you...
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    Looking to retire my MES 40 for a Pellet Grill

    I know that there are many options, but I thought I'd like to hear some recent opinions. (And I figure we have quite a few people with a new piece of Christmas Equipment around!) A little background. I've been smoking for over 10 years now, and my 2 current machines are a 22" WSM and a 40"...
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    Best Xmas Gift from a Boss I ever got! (Rub haul!)

    Over the years I've received quite a few gifts from my various managers in the corporate world, but the one I got this year blew them all away. Now I have to figure out which one of these to use on the Christmas Pork Loin! I'm thinking the Honey Killer Bee.
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    St Louis Ribs Saturday - First Billows Run

    Morning everyone-- Before we get to it, a moment for remembering this day. Like many, I'll always remember it. I had a dentist appointment that morning, and saw the initial craziness on the news before I headed in. My first discussions were with my dentist and his crew. I just couldn't make...
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    Best Purchase I've Made - Vacuum Sealer

    And I'm not talking about the particular model I got, I'm just here to laud the success I've had with pulled pork especially now that I have a vacuum sealer. I know everyone's methods are a little different, but here's mine. I cook my pork in an aluminum pan. I don't get the best bark, but I'm...
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    WSM 22" - Finally got around to some minor mods!

    I've had my WSM for a couple of years now, and since my MES 40 is giving me consistent trouble, I think I'll be spending a lot more time with the WSM instead. To that end, I've been looking to add gaskets AND replace the flimsy door with the Cajun Bandit stainless steel version. My original door...
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    MES 40 Bluetooth - `40 Degree difference between smoker read and Signals

    Hey everyone-- I've had my MES40 that I got from Bass Pro for a few years now. And I have to be honest, though I love it when it works, it's had consistent issues. I'm on my third heating element (and I got the "first one free" from MB, but now I have to buy them to replace) and now I'm having...
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    WSM 22" Charcoal Choice

    I've had my WSM for about a year now and really have it dialed in from a temp standpoint. But at this point, I think I need to be more discerning in my fuel source. For the most part, I've been using Kingsford Blue, mostly because I'm a big fan of T-Roy Cooks channel and that's what he used for...
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    Saturday Q-View: Whole Shoulder and Pork Barrel BBQ Rub

    This is my first time smoking a whole shoulder. I've smoked countless butts, just never the whole shoulder. With the meat situation, I could either get a boneless pork butt, or a bone in full shoulder. What's the point of boneless Q, right? It's a 10.5 lb shoulder, so I have no idea how long it...
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    4th of July Q-View on my new WSM - Next Day Q question!

    I thought I'd combine a few things in one thread here. I recently picked up a WSM 22 after my MES 40 heating element gave out for the second time. Today is my third cook, and I'm starting to get the hang of temp management and such. It is a different beast from the "pick a temp" of my MES. I...
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    Retiring MES40 - Offset vs Traeger Pellet Smoker? (Or WSM??)

    I got an MES40 3 years ago for Father's day. It was a fine smoker for me, but the heating element gave out for the 2nd time and I think I'm ready to move onto something of a different design. Now, the best way for me to do that is to buy the thing at Home Depot, since I have all kinds of credit...
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    AMNPS 5 X 8 and MES 40 Issues

    Hey all-- I've had the MES 40 Bluetooth model for a couple of years now, and it's a great smoker. I like how roomy it is, and outside of having to replace the heating element due to some wires frying out, it's been a dream. But one thing always bugged me, managing the chips and chip loader...
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    First try at a turkey - issues with time

    I didn't like any of the Turkey I had this thanksgiving, so I figured it was time to try to smoke one. I'm relatively experienced with everything pork, and I've done quite a bit of chicken as well. It didn't go as planned. I started with about a 13-14 pound frozen bird. I left it in the fridge...
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    Ribs and Chicken Thighs QView

    I got myself a new MES 40 recently, and have been enjoying breaking it in. I graduated from a little Brinkmann red electric that I cut my smoking teeth on. The MES 40 brought things to a whole new level. Today I decided to do a little combo smoking with all that room. I decided to do a couple...
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    First time smoke in the snow!

    Is there anything special I need to do, or can I just expect it to act as normal? I put a 9 pound pork butt on about an hour ago, and temps seem to be rising normally.
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    Huge Change in Pork Butt cook time with foiling?

    So I'm trying foiling midway for the first time right now. The reason being that I heard it could ease the "stall" and speed cook time. You see last week, I started a butt a little over 6 pounds at about 8 am, thinking it would be ready by dinnertime. That sucker didn't hit 195 until like 10pm...
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