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    Pork Butts in WSM

    I have a 18.5 WSM and recently replaced switched to sand in the water bowl.  I filled the bowl with sand and wrapped the whole thing in foil. On a Friday night, I trimmed and rubbed a couple of ~9lbs butts and stored them in the fridge for the next morning.  Saturday morning, I'm up just before...
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    Partially frozen pork butt

    ummm...which direction do I slice this thing?
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    Partially frozen pork butt

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    Partially frozen pork butt

    Thankfully, they both thawed out. However... This was my first smoke using sand instead of apple juice/apple cider vinegar in the water bowl. In the past I have put one butt on the top rack and one on the bottom, just let them drip in the water bowl. This time, with the sand, I realized I...
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    Partially frozen pork butt

    I found this in another thread...http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/102047/rib-eye-roast-partially-frozen-on-smoker "Next time don't put the probe in it until it's in the smoker at 225˚ for 2 hours. Then you don't have to worry about the 4 hour rule, and you can start with some ice in the...
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    Partially frozen pork butt

    I had 2 ~8lb pork butts in the freezer that I moved to the fridge Monday night, planning on a Thursday overnight smoke in my WSM. Last night I pulled them from the freezer and they were still pretty frozen.  I still rubbed them, covered them with a single layer of plastic wrap, and moved them...
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    Is it safe?

    Yesterday I smoked a 10 lbs butt on my 18.5 WSM.  It stalled at 165 and took FOREVER to reach 195. At 165 I had wrapped it in foil. At 195 I pulled it out, wrapped in a  towel and put it in a cooler...with the intention of waiting about an hour and pulling it. Well, it was getting kinda late...
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    New WSM 18.5 was just delivered...WOO HOO!

    Just heard that my new smoker was delivered today.  Been using a free used gourmet ECB. Not sure I'll get any more work done today in anticipation of playing with my new toy!
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    12' X12' Gazebo for smoking

    Awesome place. How well will the cabinets/table hold up to the weather?
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    WSM 18.5 $239.99 w/free shipping

    http://www.aimtofind.com/grills-and-smokers/barbecue-smokers/weber-18-5-inch-smokey-mountain-cooker-pn-721001-2011-model.html currently listed at $249.99, but you can enter "dealsmoker" as a coupon code for $10 off...and free shippping!
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    Big ol' pork loin

    Here's some pics. Maybe the bone will help identify this cut of meat.  Again, the label on the package said 1/2 Loin
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