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    First Pulled Pork

    now reading 160- the rain has started again big time! I was enjoying a good cigar and a drink, reading a book and then floods from the sky! question is about how long from 160 to 195 when I pull them out? I plan to wrap at 165 and then get to 195
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    First Pulled Pork

    thanks for the comments- I alos have been using the thermometer on the door of the GOSM- I know it's unreliable but will be purchasing another maverick very soon! this is possibly why the temp climbs so slow- now at 154- I just put an oven themometer in the smoker and will see how it compares to...
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    First Pulled Pork

    Hey Guys- Started two 9+ lbs prok shoulders this am(4:30am) and using my GOSM- everything was going well until the skies opened up and benn raining for a few hours. The Maverick got a little screwy but seems to be back on track and the sun jsut came out. Butts have been on for 8-9 hours and meat...
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    First Smoke/Spare Ribs w/Qview!

    Yeah- I think that's business that could make it! nationwide smoke stores!
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    First Smoke/Spare Ribs w/Qview!

    thanks guys- appreciate the suggestions too! that platform weighs a bit but had fun putting it together! Also, next time will put some sauce on the side but I do agree- good smoked ribs are all that's needed! also will try to find some apple wood but having trouble and no Bass Pro or similar...
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    First Smoke/Spare Ribs w/Qview!

    Hey all- Finally got to use new GOSM smoker(small one- I now know should've got the big one!- but only small one available at WW) Set up GOSM after making a platform to set it on- seasoned and was ready to go. Spares from Costco were rubbed with a recipe from al roker's rub, then refrigerated...
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    Newbie in NJ

    Plan to get some wood chunks and season by Sat and then get a good smoke going!. Thanks for the good words and welcoming! May have some questions re set up and seasoning but have been through the posts enough to get that done. Then will hit Costco for some pork, ribs and trimmings. Do yo...
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    Newbie in NJ

    Hi all! Been reading the forums for weeks now and have been thinking about smoking meats as a new way to spend some great time outdoors! You guys have a great thing going here and glad to join and learn from the "real" outdoor cooks! Been cooking for many years but new to smoking. Investigated...
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