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  1. rookiesmoker

    Spice up that Pork Loin

    Hello all, Just wanted to share a recipe that I did this past weekend. I was smoking a pork loin for the in-laws for the holiday this past weekend and I wanted to try something different. So I cut the 10lb pork loin in half and prepared half of it the same way I always do, but for the other...
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    What kind of license

    Hello all, I live in Oklahoma, and was wondering what kind of license I would need to provide a catering service. Since my smoker would be on a trailer, would I need a temporary food establishment or a caterer license different? Thanks in advance
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    Electric Problems w/ Masterbuilt

    Hello all, I have a question about a Masterbuilt Electric smoker. It has been used only about 15 times, and last week, while attempting to smoke a chicken, everything shut off. The digital timer and temp on top does not do anything and the heating element does not come on. I am figuring that...
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    1st try for a group(60-80)

    MDGOOS, After just doing a gig like this for a wedding reception, the one bit of advice that I will tell you is leave yourself plenty of time. Do not be afraid of having the meat done early and refrigerated. Then reheat and slice, trim, etc.....
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Ok DeejayDebi, I understand now. Yes it is amazing what we can get accomplished once our backs are against the wall. I wish I had more pics for you guys. Unfortunately, both my kids were having ball tournaments that day and I was unable to attend the reception. My boss and two other...
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    Pulled Pork - Complete Disaster

    I just got through smoking 8 10lb butts this past weekend and it took them an average of 13 hours @ 225. I started them out on a wood burner for 4 hours and finished them up on an electric for the remainder. But like everyone said, every smoke is different. Plan for the long smoke and then if...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Keywesmoke, The electrics I had borrowed were all the Masterbuilt electric that BassPro Sells. I believe they were the 3 rack models, and the wood tray is not very big. The problem I believe is that the wood never fully turns to ash, so the space is limited. It did give the meat a smoke...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    DeeJayDebi, I am not sure of what you are trying to say. If you were referring to the meat coming out great, well yes that is normal, but remember it was 155 lbs of it, starting at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday and ending at 11:45 on Friday night. Here is how it went down. Started with 3 of the...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Just wanted to let everyone know that the brisket and pork butt came out great. I will post a couple of pics here. The Pork butt is complete and the brisket is about two hours in to a heavy smoke on a wood burner.
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    Hi everyone---newbie from Texas

    Welcome hhersh, Remember the little old book about the little blue train, and follow his advice, "I Think I Can, I Think I Can..." This is a great place to help you answer those nagging ol' questions about your smoking. Brisket must be cooked low and slow. Do not try to rush it. Other meats...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Sorry folks, left my camera at work last night. Had to take it to work to download all the vacation pictures to a cd and left it there. Anyway, here I am back at work at 7:45 after being up pretty much every hour and a half last night. (YAWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN) At around 10:00 p.m., I...
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    Country Style Ribs

    I will not ban you, I love them. My favorite is to smoke them over mesquite and apple and spray them with apple juice throughout the smoke.
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    Need menu for 300 people

    It is Wednesday April 18, and the big event is Saturday. The "Meat Man" just delivered the goods.... 8 Bone In Pork Butts 10lb average pre cook weight for $85.60 6 USDA Choice 12lb brisket pre cook weight for $96.43 Yeah, I think I got her a heck of a deal. That is $1.07 per pound for the...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Thanks everyone, With your suggestions, I have talked them into pork butt and briskett. I have also recruited a couple more smokers and am going this weekend to buy myself a larger smoker (gave me an excuse to give to the woman of the house). I will have two wood burners and two electric...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Thanks to all that have replied. To answer a few questions: I am leaning toward the tenderloin, as it can be sliced thin and put on a roll for a sandwich or just eaten like it is. I plan on doing the smoke the day before the wedding. This will ensure that I have ample time to prepare...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Well, I don't think she wants it to be a meal. She is planning on having rolls and serving it like a snack sandwich, as she is going to have other things like salad, crackers and cheese, etc..... She is planning on removing the meat from the bone and having it layed out in a warmer. I was...
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    Need menu for 300 people

    Hello all, I need your help. I am new to smoking, but am loving every minute of it. My first smoke was New Years Eve 2006/2007, so I am by no means a "pro". A fellow employee has tasted a few of the items that I have smoked and has asked me to cook for her daughters wedding reception. What...
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    Awsome Tenderloin

    Sorry, no pics. I am going to have to start getting the camera out when I do a smoke so you all can enjoy. I'll do better next time
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    Awsome Tenderloin

    Just an update to the party last night. Like I said, after work I (well I took off a little early to make sure I had enough time) went by the store and grabbed a 4lb tenderloin thinking that with the two chickens I smoked the night before and the tenderloin that I would have plenty of food. I...
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    Just Joined

    I had a propane grill, threw it away. Dad has an electric smoker, want more of a challenge Currently, I am using a charcoal grill and making my fire to one side and putting meat on other side. This works but can only smoke a few items at a time. And also am currently starting with lump...
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