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  1. ryanje

    Affect of water on temp

    Hey everyone, Does using the water pan affect the temperature reading on my digital probes (used for smoker temps). Meaning, I know humidity makes things seem hotter than they really are, does this affect the temp reading??
  2. ryanje

    Smoke & Spice Book

    Hey All, Anyone else have the Smoke & Spice book? It seems that their cooking times are all extremely short, they use 200-220 degrees for almost everything, but the times seem way low. Anyone know why?
  3. ryanje

    Flippin wood!!

    Why is it that the wood chunks in my propane smoker stop smoking after a couple hours (burned half through), then, when I flip them they produce milky white smoke instead of THIN BLUE!?! I can only use half of the chunk before it is useless? What gives, anyone else experience this?
  4. ryanje

    Purpose of Vents??

    Hi all, What are the purpose of the vents on the gas smoker. I know in a charcoal they help control heat. ON my smoker there are 2 vents on the bottom, one on each side. Also the stack on top has an adjustable vent.
  5. ryanje

    WTF???? 3rd pulled pork attempt...

    Hey all....Im hoping someone out there can help me salvage my sanity. Right now I am on my 3rd attempt at pulled pork. Also, my 3rd smoking attempt with the 36" master forge from lowes, first smoker ever. This is also the 3rd time now I have failed to cook pulled pork. For some reason I...
  6. ryanje

    Food Grade High Temp Silicone

    Hey Everyone, Anyone know where to purchase food safe high temp silicone? I want to seal my smoker doors. I was looking at the high temp gasket stuff for cars but it says that it emits formaldehyde fumes at 300*. That cant be good.
  7. ryanje

    Am I missing something? Meat wont cook.

    Hey everyone. I'm a newb and tried cooking for my second time today. You all have been extremely helpful since I signed onto this board! I am frustrated with this though and hope someone can tell me what the heck I am doing wrong. Here Goes. I am trying to smoke Pork Butts to start. Today was...
  8. ryanje

    Smoke in the winter

    Hey All, Is it possible to smoke succesfully when it is 20 outside? I am currently trying to smoke a 2.5 pound prok shoulder. Its been on at 225 for 4.5 hours now and is only at 145 degrees. This is my second attempt at this and it seems at this rate it could take 8-9 hours for a 2.5 pound...
  9. ryanje

    Water or Not

    Hey Everyone, Do you guys use water in your water pan or not? I read somewhere that buring propane creates moisture already. How would using it or not using it affect your results?
  10. ryanje

    Master Forge (Perfect Flame 36") Suggested Mods

    Hi All, I just purchased my first smoker! A Master Forge Vertical from Lowes. I was wondering what mods you would all suggest. It came with a stamped small smoke box. I am trying to figure out something to use as a replacement. Can you use aluminum or something coated with non-stick...
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