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    Printing Jeff's recipes

    Some time ago I started noticing that when I print anything on Jeff's website(recipes mainly), the text is so light that it's hardly readable. I have no trouble printing anything else off of the computer on any other website. Even when just viewing the recipes on the computer screen, they...
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    The history of the AMNPS and why you need one.

    Chef JimmyJ, I have had the AMNTS for several years & all I can use it for is to smoke bacon & cheese. Why? Because the tube smoker will not stay lit when I turn on the gas burner on my Masterbuilt vertical propane smoker. Before the tube smoker I had the A-MAZE-N dust smoker. It, too...
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    Masterbuilt propane smoker

    I totally agree that you need to install a needle valve in your propane line.  The one I got is from Bayou Classic Depot, cost about $9.00.  You can then finely regulate your propane burner with this valve.  The valve on the smoker itself cannot be finely regulated.  Once I get the temp set in...
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    Masterbuilt propane smoker

    I, too, have a 30" Masterbuilt propane smoker & really like it.  As for the type of A-maze-n smoker to use, definitely get the tube type that burns pellets.  The sawdust type just doesn't work well, if at all, in it.  I use the 12" tube.  Just be sure to get it going really well.  It takes more...
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    Smoked chicken wings

    I've been reading posts on smoking chicken wings but I'm just wondering about the skin.  I know that smoking poultry leaves the skin rather rubbery.  Doesn't that apply to wings also?  I see where some folks just smoke 'em & eat 'em.  Others either throw them on a grill for a short time or put...
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    Appetizers

    We're going to a family Christmas get-together & the food theme will be appetizers.  I'd like to smoke up several types of appetizers but my mind has drawn a blank.  Could I get some ideas from you folks about this.  Gathering size will be about 19 people.   Bill
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    Another AMNPS question

    Sorry, but I said I was using a AMNPS.  Actually I am trying to use the AMNTS, the tube smoker.  I think you can figure this out as you read through my original post. Bill 
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    Another AMNPS question

    I have a Masterbuilt Pro Propane Smoker.  Dimensions are 14"x16"x34",  I have a 12" AMNPS & have been trying Oak, Hickory, & Cherry.  I live in Colorado at 5000 ft.  Here's the problem: I've fill the tube with any of the mentioned pellets.  I do get a good bed of coals going in the tube & place...
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    Position for smoking a turkery

    I'll be smoking an 11.5# turkey tomorrow in my vertical Masterbuilt Pro propane smoker.  Is there any difference between laying the turkey down on the grate or standing it vertically?  I've only smoked one turkey & & I did lay it down on the grate.  It was brined & it came out just fine.  Was...
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    Poultry skin

    What do you do about the skin on any poultry that is smoked?  It always comes out liker rubber.  I'm not a big fan of eating lots of skin but I do enjoy a few bites & company usually devours it.  I've read about putting the bird under a broiler for a while after smoking or cranking up the heat...
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    Cold smoking sliced store-bought bacon

    Can you just go to the store & purchase a 2# package of sliced bacon & smoke it?  It may say on the package that it is smoked, but you can hardly taste it.  Once out of the package, how would it be placed on the racks in the smoker.......hold the slices together with string or seperate them...
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    Bayou Classic Control Valve

    I, too, have trouble getting my Masterbuilt Pro smoker down to low temps.  I ordered the Bayou Classic needle valve to install on the regulator coming off of the propane tank.  When I went to unscrew the hose from the regulator, I find that there is no hex surface to clamp on to to unscrew the...
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    How clean is clean?

    Thanks, Kathryn, for your comments.  I was starting to think this way but wanted to see what others had to say. Dutch, I've done your method with other heavier racks in grills & smokers.  I didn't want to try this with these thinner, light weight racks.  Afraid I'd warp 'em out of shape...
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    How clean is clean?

    I have a propane fired Masterbuilt Pro Vertical Smoker. After smoking several times on it, I'm very satisfied with the results thus far.  My question is:  How is the best way to clean the four wire racks?  And does each wire on each rack have to be perfectly clean, down to the shiny metal & all...
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I have the Masterbuilt Pro smoker & like it very much so far.  First of all, let me say that I don't think you'll ever get the smoker down around 100 deg.  I love smoked cheese & do not use any heat to speak of, especially the propane burner or charcoal, when doing this.  Cheese needs to be...
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