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  1. mcmuffin

    Need new gas regulator?

    It ended up doing it again this morning (it's only -2°C right now). I poured some warm water over the regulator and it got things moving... smoker's now warming up and I'm excited!
  2. mcmuffin

    Starting temperature for pork butt

    What's that?!?
  3. mcmuffin

    Starting temperature for pork butt

    Yeah, that's pretty much what I've been doing. Wondering if there would be benefit to taking it out earlier?
  4. mcmuffin

    Starting temperature for pork butt

    Usually I'll rub my pork the night before and then store it in the fridge overnight. I got to thinking that I'm starting the meat pretty cold and probably wasting a few hours of cooking time (i.e. more sleep for me). Does anyone start from room temperature and how long before cooking do you...
  5. mcmuffin

    Need new gas regulator?

    It worked! Thanks everyone. It was -20°C the morning it didn't work so I didn't spend a whole lot of time troubleshooting. Got it up and running last night and will be up tomorrow at the crack of dawn (or before), ready to smoke some pork butt! THANK YOU!
  6. mcmuffin

    195-205

    So where are you all taking your pork off the heat? What's the textural difference in the end result between 195-205 anyway? I've always split the difference and done 200.
  7. mcmuffin

    Need new gas regulator?

    Super - thanks so much. Will let y'all know how it works out! Cheers!
  8. mcmuffin

    Need new gas regulator?

    I'll give it a shot, but I think the fact that I could smell gas leakage leads to blown valve or something. Assuming that it is broken, could anyone help with suggestions?
  9. mcmuffin

    Need new gas regulator?

    Hello! Pardon my lack of technical expertise, but the last time I went to start my smoker up, it would not. After a while I could smell gas near the tank. I figure I need a new regulator (I think that's what it's called). I have a GOSM smoker... is this something that I could easily fix myself...
  10. mcmuffin

    first fatty and buffalo chicken w/QVIEW

    Were the potatoes raw going in and how did they turn out?
  11. mcmuffin

    To brine or not to brine?

    If by yard bird, you mean whole chickens, then yes!
  12. mcmuffin

    To brine or not to brine?

    What's the consensus on brining chickens? Do you need to?
  13. mcmuffin

    approx time for chicken?

    Looking for about 170 in the breast, right?
  14. mcmuffin

    approx time for chicken?

    I'm thinking about maybe doing a chicken or two tomorrow ... what's the approximate time for smoking a bird? I realize it'll depend on weight and whatnot, but a ballpark idea would be nice so that I'm not eating at 3:00 AM!
  15. mcmuffin

    How long after rub?

    Things worked out... Shoulder is on now. Thanks for the advice anyways though, as I'm sure this may come up again. It ended up in the wrap for about 16 hours and smelled SOOOO good.
  16. mcmuffin

    How long after rub?

    Is there a maximum time you should wait after you apply the rub to a pork shoulder? I put mustard and rub on my shoulder yesterday afternoon in the expectation that I would be doing it this morning, but now I have a conflict that might prevent me from doing it. If I wait and do it tomorrow, will...
  17. mcmuffin

    Question re: wood chunks

    I bought the 3605G I believe. Thanks to everyone for the input. I'm headed on down to build it now and then to season it. Will be back soon enough with more questions and results.
  18. mcmuffin

    Question re: wood chunks

    Actually, I did but chunks! Please do offer advice! Thank you!
  19. mcmuffin

    Question re: wood chunks

    How many chips do you use during a session? Tomorrow, I will be doing a pork shoulder and some ribs. In the directions to the GOSM, it says that: "Most smoke flavoring occurs within the first hour of cooking. Adding wood chips after the first hour is typically not necessary unless extra smoke...
  20. mcmuffin

    Got my GOSM - time to smoke!

    Awesome - thanks guys! What's the difference between skin on and off? I still haven't been able to decide on a rub either... any suggestions?
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