Recent content by mvallen

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    First Try

    Thanks for all of the great tips! I did foil it but we jsut used a rub from the store for the sake of time. I am going to run to the store and stock up on a bunch of spices this week so that I can make my own rub from now on. Also, after this first butt I am searching around for a good...
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    First Try

    So I bought an LP Smoker last night, we assembled it and got everything ready to go. We seasoned it earlier tonight but we were so eager to start that we went out an bought an 8lb butt. It's been in since about 7:00 and now its 9:30 temp is about 85 degrees. Things are going well, just trying...
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    Newbie from Virginia

    Thanks for the welcome everyone! I do have a quick question before I get started tonight with a late night smoke. In the wood chip box, do I need to put lump charcoal in there as well or do you just put the wood chips in it? I think I have reac about people doing it both ways but which way do...
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    Newbie from Virginia

    Hey! My name is Mike and I am brand new to smoking, I have never smoked anything ever but I am looking forward to getting started. My room mate and I have been wanting to purchase a smoker and last night we saw a great deal and we hopped on it and are hopefully ready to go. By chance we went...
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