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    Anyone have a Blaz'n Grill Works unit ?

    I love my Dridiron!  2 racks of BBs on it now. The only thing I use my Weber Genesis for anymore is cleaning the Gridiron's racks!
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    I think I've decided on a RecTec - any regrets from owners?

    I just spoke with the nearest Memphis retailer.  For a close "apples to apples" in terms of size I'm looking at outside my budget, plus shipping. If my money tree sprouts this spring I'll reconsider!  Unfortunately, my biggest vices are cooking and firearms.  Good ingredients, and good guns...
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    I think I've decided on a RecTec - any regrets from owners?

    Thank you!  great food for thought...pun semi-intended!
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    I think I've decided on a RecTec - any regrets from owners?

    Thanks Red.  I knew/had researched the smoke flavor "issue" and believe a tube/maze can alleviate some of that.  I really like a pellet smokers positives - great temp control, easy clean up, no water pan, good capacity. That being said, I know I can and do overlook things - hence the post!
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    I think I've decided on a RecTec - any regrets from owners?

    I'm 90% certain I'm spending my bonus on the RecTec "kitchen sink" package.  I know its not made i the USA.  My previous smoking experience is with a homebuilt UDS and a MES 40.  I've made some amazing things on both.  The MES will still be used for cold smoking(with an Amazen pellet smoker).  I...
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    Maple Glazed Pork Ribs, Apologies to the Traditionalists

    Disco - I'm not much of a picture guy.  I just seem to get caught up in the "doing: part of whatever I'm involved in and forget to stop and snap a few.  I will try to get a pic or 2 of the finished product(if my daughter lets me!).  
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    Maple Glazed Pork Ribs, Apologies to the Traditionalists

    Disco - thanks for posting your recipe.  My ribs are foiled now(after 3 hours at 230 over a 1/3 full AMNPS of Todd's Pitmaster's Choice.  I just whipped up your glaze and its cooling now.  However, the initial reaction from my 11 YO daughter(after I drizzled a bit of your glaze on the back of a...
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    Mes 40 Old Generation arrived 40 minutes ago!

    Brisket is in, rubbed with SPPOG(Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Onion Powder, and Garlic powder over a yellow mustard base(helps the rub stick better). Chuck is in, marinated overnight in Surly Bender, garlic, Worcesterchire, pepper, chipotle powder. And the veggies for Chef Jimmy's Smoky Au Jus are...
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    Mes 40 Old Generation arrived 40 minutes ago!

    Unpacked, assembled, wiped out, and now burning the manufacturing oils off! Chuck is marinating, small brisket is thawing, its 70 degrees out, and I have a beer in hand. Life ain't bad! After the inital burn off I'll season with some apple, and get everything ready for some smoked meat and...
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    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    Check the shipping dates - the new generation shipping time is 2-4 weeks(it was 3-6 months earlier this week).  That indicates to me that Masterbuilt has told Amazon the smokers are allotted but aren't in the supply chain yet.  My old generation 40" will be here today via FedEx from Amazon...
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    Super confused about the MES 40 - 2011, 2012, new generation, old generation???

    Thanks(sincerely) to all who responded.  This is a great forum! I ordered a MES 40 Old Generation, cover, and Maverick 732 from Amazon.  Smoker and the 732 will be here Friday, cover on Saturday.  I just took Friday off for assembly and seasoning! 1 brisket left in the freezer, so its time to...
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    Super confused about the MES 40 - 2011, 2012, new generation, old generation???

    And the Smoken-It is out of the question.  $131 fedex Ground shipping on just over $500 worth of product is not something i can stomach.  Only shipping from Ohio to Minnesota, but...  
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    Super confused about the MES 40 - 2011, 2012, new generation, old generation???

    Funny you mention that Once A Marine - I was just researching the Smokin-It #3, and believe I've changed my mind.  It looks like it will do everything I need(once i add a few hardwood sausage dowels) and isn't significantly enough more money for me to worry about.  I'm "this close" to pulling...
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    Super confused about the MES 40 - 2011, 2012, new generation, old generation???

    I'm looking to augment my UDS with an electric here in Minnesota.  I've searched, read, and read some more...and I'm more confused than when I started! I like the features of the MES 40.  That being said- Amazon says 3-6 months shipping on the "new generation", leading me to believe it really...
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