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    Choosing A Good Electric (CookShack vs Bradley vs Traeger?)

    I have a large and small Traeger which I use mostly for grilling. I I have a Cookshack Amerique and SM260 which I use for smoking. I bought my first Cookshack (Smokette) 25 years ago. After using it for 10 years I sold it for what I paid for it. 
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    Does anyone use a Cookshack Smoker ?

    Used my first Cook Shack (Smokette) for 10 years Sold it 6 years ago for what I paid for it and bought an AmeriQue. 4 years ago I bought a SM 260. The only problems I've ever had with any of my Cook Shacks have been operator error. GREAT WELL BUILT SMOKERS!
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    Wanting a new larger smoker

    I have a friend who has a BGE but wanted more capacity and easier usage so he bought a Cookshack 066 AmeriQue like mine. He loves it as muck as I do mine. He still used his BGE for steaks, but when he wants to smoke it goes on the AmeriQue
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    Beef Pricing

    Great advice BadMoon! In most cases it is well worth the price differance
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    Beer Can Chicken in Beer Sauce - Great way to start the weekend!

    Nicely done! Bravo! I like to make and save chicken broth also; you never know when it will come in handy Thank you for adding in the food safety reminder Well played, far too often we take it for granted everyone knows enough about food safety
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    Does This Cookshack ( UPDATED I BOUGHT IT!!!) 009 Look Like It's Been Used 3X

    OMG! You stoled it! You're gonna love the way it smokes
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    1st smoke on my Cookshack

    Good job! Cookshacks are hard to beat!
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    Cookshack help

    The AmeriQue works as well on a small load as it does on a full load. I wish I still had my Smokette for time when I need a little more capacity   But since I don't I had to purchase a SM260 You will love the set it and forget it ability of the AmeriQue 
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    thominator, I just bought a factory reconditioned 260 from Cookshack with a probe, SS rib racks...

    thominator, I just bought a factory reconditioned 260 from Cookshack with a probe, SS rib racks and a 3 year guarantee for $5000. I am interested in picking up another 260 if the price is right. Please send me a few pictures. If it is in great shape I'd offer $3000. PM me, email me, or call me...
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    Does anyone use a Cookshack Smoker ?

    Cookshacks are well worth the cost. My first Cookshack was a Smokette it is 15 years old now and still working like a champ, and it has never had a part  changed or needed any type of service I sold it 5 years ago for what I paid for it, I don't know of any other brand smoker that would be...
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    Does This Cookshack ( UPDATED I BOUGHT IT!!!) 009 Look Like It's Been Used 3X

    From what I can see of the grates I’d say it hasn't had much use. By the amount of discoloration on the door and the insides I'd bet the owner was using too much wood and/or the wood he was using was green or wet. If all he wants is $275 for it I'd say jump on it and don't look back. I sold my...
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    What is the best overall electric smoker?

    I need to update my position on electric smokers. While I still believe Cookshack makes the best electric smoker on the market without a doubt I believe MES makes a good entry level smoker. A MES smoker will not last near as long as a Cookshack, but they don’t cost as much either and you get...
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    Danger Zone - Yes, another question...

    Unfortunately you cannot regulate common sense. Just look around and go checkout Morons In The News. I have to agree with Martin. It just ain’t worth getting sick over. When in doubt toss it out
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    Fattie questions

    You owe it to yourself to try this one out  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/128724/the-smoke-ring-fatty I've done it a couple of times and also used it in a class I taught last month It's a real winner
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    Sweet and spicy pickles

    Hey, now there's something new worth trying Do you put any of the pickle juice or other liquid in the jar?        
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