Recent content by bignick

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    Pastrami (with Q-View)

    You are a kind soul, I'd be putting that bounty in the freezer for myself!  This is one of the few things that I haven't smoked yet, you've given me the motivation!
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    MES heating element MOD

    This is an old post, but sure came in handy.  Thanks!
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    Joe's Rib diary:

    Gonna have to try some of these, nice job and thanks for sharing!
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    Step by step directions for my smoked turkey

    The turkey at 180, yes it should be well done!
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    Dry Turkey Breasts

    Has anyone had good results with a soaked cheese cloth?
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    Dry Turkey Breasts

    To expand, I rotated the birds from left to right and I spun the birds 180 degrees once.  I also followed Jeff's tips from his latest newsletter by stuffing the garlic butter (about a pound per bird!) under the skin.  I think I'll try the ice trick as well as injecting some melted butter or EVOO...
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    Dry Turkey Breasts

    Hello, guys and gals.  It's been a while since I've posted.  Actually haven't been smoking as much as I'd like.  I'm about to have a lot of vacation time, so that will change! I've been nominated (again) to smoke turkeys for family thanksgiving.  That would be 2 turkeys, one for my side and one...
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    No smoke ring!!!! Whats the dealio?

    Try putting a piece of lump or a briquette in with your wood chips and see what happens.  That worked for me on my MES.  But, I went back to a charcoal smoker for this exact reason.  I believe there is better flavor that way.  Everyone has their own preference...
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    Maverick ET-73 Replacement Probes ?

    Thanks for this thread...just ordered 2 replacements
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    Spached again...

    I'm going to give this a whirl.  Thanks for the details.
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    Sunday CHUCKIE on the UDS. QVIEW

    What temp did you take that to?  That pulled pic looks awesome!
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    AMNS on the way!!

    I just got mine in the mail recently and plan to break it in this weekend.
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