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  1. smokin limey

    no foil for babybacks?

    Just like it says 2 without - 2 with - 1 without. At 225 F Think I might try a whole 5 hours with no foil....should that firm them up a bit? Not too dry?
  2. smokin limey

    no foil for babybacks?

    Been doing the 2-2-1 for baby-backs. If anything, they are turning out TOO tender with the ribs just pulling out of the meat. Tastes great...but I want the meat sticking to the ribs (as it were!) Should I do less foil time? Is there a method with NO foil time at all? All done on a MES btw. Tony
  3. smokin limey

    1st Boston Butt on the MES

    Thanks for the picture tips....wondered what I was doing wrong!
  4. smokin limey

    1st Boston Butt on the MES

    Well, I set the MES at 225, and placed the pork in. Then found out I needed to be out all day, so it was left alone for 12 hours! This was the result!
  5. smokin limey

    newbie BUTT questions

    Thanks guys.....and it is great that you make us all feel so comfortable here!
  6. smokin limey

    newbie BUTT questions

    Ok....maybe I am lazy for not trolling through the posts for these answers...so sorry in advance, but here goes! With the MES....do I need to fill the water pan or is the fatty Butt moist enough? What is the concensus (if there is one) on spraying...basting throughout the smoke? I have heard...
  7. smokin limey

    just got a MES

    I am a Lancashire lad. Married a good mid-western girl, hence my Tulsa location.
  8. smokin limey

    just got a MES

    Thanks for the quick and warm welcome guys! just got back from SAMs with a couple of Pork Butts. The MES is going through the seasoning cycle as we speak. Quick start off questions... As there is an electronic temp control, how "open" do you set the vent opening? Do I fill the water tray for...
  9. smokin limey

    just got a MES

    Hi, A brit merchant navy officer living in tulsa OK. Ready to start smoking with the new MES. Wife gave up trying to hide it as a christmas present. Just wanted to say hi....going to look for something to start smoking with tomorrow. Probably a pork Butt BTW...love the army smilies! But...
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