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    Texas Style Pork Ribs

    I swear by that in my kitchen at work, good stuff (especially on meatloaf) Nice looking piece of meat also
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    First Time Smoking Baby Backs

    I put a probe thermometer in the EH20, it reads a steady 215-225 when I'm smoking. Tonite I'm trying the salmon again but only soaking the chips for half the time and tossing in a few dry chips also
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    First Time Smoking Baby Backs

    fire GOOOOOOD.....!..! electric BAD!!...but ohhhh so convienent. I really just wanted to get my feet wet as far as the whole smoking thing is concerned. The woods I like to use a 1:1 ratio of oak and hickory with just a little mestique thrown in. To get the smoke up, should I mix wet and...
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    Brine Ratios

    never mind, I think I found a good start...... http://bbq.about.com/cs/barbecuetips/a/aa112000b_3.htm
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    Brine Ratios

    I want to develop a citrus brine for smoked salmon, and I was wondering what are the ratios to use (salt/water/sugar/juice) as a base. I would appreciate any help on the matter.
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    First Time Smoking Baby Backs

    ok here's the low down. I did 7 slabs, 4 I did 3-2-1 style and the other 3 slabs I just smoked straight through. Everyone loved them and said they were terrific (most preferred the ribs I smoked straight through). I had 2 issues with the ribs 1. They weren't smokey enough. The smoke flavor...
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    First Time Smoking Baby Backs

    thanks for all the info ( that was a really detailed post Scott)...... I"m cleaning the grates right now (a self cleaning oven is a heaven send), I have 7 slabs ready to go.
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    First Time Smoking Baby Backs

    next weekend I plan on smoking some baby back ribs ( I work this weekend :-( ), I wanted to ask the members if they had any hints or suggestions to offer the newb. I read about the 3-2-1 method to make sure I'm clear that means 3 hours uncovered smoking, 2 hours wrapped in foil, and 1 hour...
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    Anyone Ever Smoked in The Rain?/Overbrining a Turkey

    my first smoke was in a light downpour. It wasn't fun being out there to check the gauge (at the time I only had the stock good/ideal/hot gauge). The hens still came out alright though
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    Another Newbie In Michigan

    Yet another lurker has chosen to join the smokingmeat fold. Of all the forums I've seen online, this one seems to be the most inviting and laid back (I mean we all take hobbies seriously but some ppl are zealots), not to mention awesome pictures. As far as my equipment, I'm using a a basic...
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