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  1. jag reddog

    2 Boston butt questions

    Thanks for all the help everyone.Looks like im skipping the injection this time.When I said washing I should have said rinsing off with water only and patting dry.Follow up? Has anyone ever applied the rub and just left uncovered in the frig?Kinda like a dry brine on a ribeye?It really works...
  2. jag reddog

    2 Boston butt questions

    Hello everyone,Saturday is our family reunion.They always cater out the family size bbq-chicken-hush puppies ect.Ive been taking a smoked butt as our covered dish part.The PP gets gone first then they get the other chopped bbq.(not bragging just got lucky).So this year im taking on a big one-3 -...
  3. jag reddog

    Hey Cliif,I recently bought the same camp chef pellet grill.Works great but the smoke does come...

    Hey Cliif,I recently bought the same camp chef pellet grill.Works great but the smoke does come out the lid and other places more than expected.You said you sdded insulation to the grill how and exactly what did you do.thinking of doing the same thing.hope it helps.thanks in advance.
  4. jag reddog

    Pellets burning to quick

    Ok Thanks everyone will try to change the chip loader position next smoke.Thought I might have air dried out the pellets by not sealing them in a air-tight container,but it seems I might have had to much air -flow.Thanks for your help.
  5. jag reddog

    Pellets burning to quick

    Hello everyone,Im using a MES 30s-controls on top model.Ive followed the light it rule -let it flame-let it smoke 10 minute rule.I live in NC US.Removed the chip tray-chip loader is completely out.AMPS bottom left corner of smoker. I got all that covered after trial an error.I fill it full but...
  6. jag reddog

    Chicken thighs and pork ribs at the same time

    Sorry if im in the wrong forum.Using my 30 MES can I smoke both chicken thighs as well as ribs?If im right I can do both but I just needed to know for sure.Chicken over pork everytime correct?Cross contamination is of course my main concern. My daughter cant eat pork(vegt)so I want to smoke...
  7. jag reddog

    Some Prayers for Mrs Bear

    I love good news .This is great news- mama bear is doing better.Keep us posted!Prayers from the Hughes Family!
  8. jag reddog

    Rub container/shaker

    Hello all Happy New year/late Merry Christmas,Sorry if this has been covered before but im currently looking for a really good rub shaker/container.I know im over thinking as per usual.You can use some old big pepper/salt containers-but can anyone recommend a good rub shaker the has maybe size...
  9. jag reddog

    Merry Christmas From The Bear Family!

    Back at you Bear and Mrs.Bear.Your always helpful with my questions.For that im thankful.Hears to another year of great smokes,
  10. jag reddog

    MES 30inch not getting up to temp.

    Hello,Ive had my MES 30 inch for about a year.I don't have the model number in front of me at this moment.But it came with 2 black temp/time controller boxes like I seen on many of the same size. I finally get my amazn pellet smoker-propane lighter.I got the temp up to 275 and put the amps in...
  11. jag reddog

    How I light my AMNPS w/ video link

    Once again everyone helps out!Ive personally made a few mishaps in my smoking history of buying stuff as she calls it.This time I think im good.I also own a charbroil barrel grill.Best part about the amaz-n ps is that you can use it in either(duh). Ill post my follow up hopefully this...
  12. jag reddog

    How I light my AMNPS w/ video link

    Thanks everyone for your advice- propane it is.Ok if I can beg atleast one more time,can anyone link to a reasonably priced propane setup that you guys use?Ive  looked around,but Im a total newbie on whats best.I know im over thinking it.But I just want to buy a good one. Thanks -ill get this...
  13. jag reddog

    How I light my AMNPS w/ video link

    Just a quick follow up while I  was web searching.Heres a hand held torch but its butane instead of propane.Recommend -yes no ?I really like the handheld type like in the video.
  14. jag reddog

    How I light my AMNPS w/ video link

    Hello everyone,I had no luck getting mine to start with a long candle lighter.But I figured it wouldn't work.I don't have a propane torch.Anyone recommend a good one that's worth the money so I don't have to explain to the other half about me spending more money just to light a smoker(LOL)...
  15. jag reddog

    Chicken Thighs (MES 40 Smoked)

    Hey Beaver great job in the chicken thighs! In the foil pans you have some racks that keep those thighs up.Where/what kinda of racks are those?Keep in mind I have the 30" EMBS.Also have you tried the Bradley racks for the MBS some say they fit but at a angle.Some say you have to mod them.I wish...
  16. jag reddog

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    Thanks for the advice.I checked out you link on the A-maze-n Pellet Smoker.Looks interesting.Ok of course iv got some rookie questions. (1)How do you install it? (2)what are you taking out to make room for it? (3)How do you keep the drippings from putting out the pellets? (4)If you smoking a...
  17. jag reddog

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    Great info,i have a 30 " MBS as well.My main dumb newbie question is this-what is AMNPS?Plus ive never used pellets in my MB electric smoker before.Im currently using apple chips off of amazon.They work/smell/taste great.Ok thanks.
  18. jag reddog

    Rub washes off before smoking

    Makes a lot of sense.I meant the internal temp to be 205(my bad).Ive just read/tv/internet that you need to inject the night-before.Rub-ect then smoke.Well I did  the rub an inject the night before.Like I said but it seemed to be washed off-messy. I think im missing a step or over-doing...
  19. jag reddog

    Rub washes off before smoking

    Hello,I usually cook Boston Butt  in my Masterbuilt 30 " smoker.The last time the temp was right 205F but the butt didn't have the bone wiggle.Weight is 6-7 lbs. So I injected-rubbed-put in the frig-overnite.My issue is this = the next day after unwrapping the butts -the apple juice/rub has...
  20. jag reddog

    Bradley racks and or the mats

    Hello everyone,Ive seen the videos on the mat that my 30 in MBS can use but they mainly say its for fish and veggies.Then I came across the Bradley jerky rack. Some say that the are a tight fit or wont fit at all unless you mod them. Having said all that can anyone recommend either-both or...
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