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  1. sparksals

    URGENT - REctec temp fluctuations

    Hi, I am doing two turkeys in my rectec on extreme smoke 225 degrees. My Maverick is registering the BBQ temp as 250.  Of course, that affects my smoking and I'm wondering if there is something wrong with the maverick or my rectec is not registrering temp correctly? Does it matter if I have...
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    Turkey in new RecTec - early Canadian TG this SAturday

    We just got our new RecTec.  Canadian TG is in october (I live in the US), but I am doing it early b/c I will be crazy busy in October.  We have 16 people coming over on Saturday.  I have 2 - 15lb Turkeys.   We also have a MES that we enjoyed learning on, but found the unstable temp stressful...
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    Smoking Turkey in colder temp

    We have an MES.   In October, I did a 14 lb turkey for Canadian Thanksgiving.  The outside temp was about 45+ degrees and cooked the turkey at about 325.  SMoker in the garage with double overhead doors open (triple garage).  The turkey smoked in about 4 hours.  Turned out wonderfully. I am...
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    Diving into the Butt

    New to smoking.  First smoke was a pork butt for my husband and I.  Second was at a friend's house... yes, took the smoker... and did Sweet and Spicy Chicken wings which were a HUGE hit.   I am having a Canada Day Party on Sunday.   I have 13 people coming over and will be attempting pulled...
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    Learning the Smoking Ropes in MN

    I am Cathy, live in MN and new to smoking.  I have always wanted to order the MES from QVC, but never did until my husband said he wanted to give it a try.   Our Maiden smoking Voyage was a pork butt from Dadgum II... the one with the rub and mustard.  It was very tasty!  The 2nd attempt was...
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    New to Smoking ... Learning curve with smoker

    We bought the Masterbuilt 3 Rack electric smoker from QVC a few weeks ago.  Our first endeavour was a pork Butt from Dadgum II and it turned out great - the one rubbed in mustard.  We have found quite the learning curve with the smoker in terms of time to cook, heating, temperature gauge etc.  ...
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