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    Spares on sale

    Randazzos has spare ribs on sale $1.50 per lb. sale ends tomorrow
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    Babybacks where to buy

    Hey,I'm having a ribfest next Sat and I'm looking for someplace to buy around 6-8 slabs.Anyone know of a butcher or store that has decent prices? I'm in Fraser so somewhere in Macomb County would help,I'll go as far as Eastern Market.Thanks for any help
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    Pit Barrel Cooker reviews

    Does anyone have or used the Pit Barrel Cooker? I'm thinking of ordering one.I've watched videos on youtube about it,it seems pretty simple to use.I have a frankenbrinkman that I've used for the past few yrs.The PBC burns a little hotter than the frankenbrinkman,which really doesn't bother me.I...
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    Lettuce

    I joked yesterday that I had salad for lunch for the second day in a row.And my brother in-law responded did you make it in your smoker? I told him I can cold smoke some lettuce for him.Has anyone tried smoked lettuce? I'm thinking it would ne pretty nasty.
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    4th of July tragedy.....well all most

    I was trying an experiment smoking chicken breasts in my MES 40.I dumped the hot ash into a lawn bag ,I noticed some embers when I dumped the tray I figured since it was mostly dirt ib the bag it'd be ok.Around an hr later when we were eating outside (luckily) my sister says is sonething burning...
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    Natural or Synthetic

    What do you prefer for sausage casings natural or synthetic? I use natural and they always seem to be tough.I went to Butcher Packer supply in Madison Hghts they sell synthetic.Anyone use synthetic?
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    Sausage Stuffer

    Anyone have or knows anyone that wants to get rid of a sausage stuffer? I have a Waring Pro I use it works great for grinding but not so much for stuffing.
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    Pork Picnic on sale

    Meijer has pork picnic on sale .99 per lb. Can it be used for pulled pork or sausage?
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    AMNS vs AMNPS

    It looks like AMNPS is the tool to have as I've read on posts.I have the smaller AMNS and thinking about upgrading to the AMNSPS I know theres more flavors with the AMNSPS.What if any is the difference between the two? Does the AMNSPS burn better and better?Does it light easier than the dust...
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    Just joined

    I think a facebook page might be better,I'm on there more than the forums page.I like this bevause its a great way to get info on prices,where to get products.I'll look on here when I'm looking for something.
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    Curing?

    I'm going to make my 2nd batch of smoked sausage.First time I used burger and pork butt,I cut up the butt and mixed the burger in and used the cure.Finished product came out good.Heres my question can I do it the same or should I grind all the meat then mix in the cure or can I do it the same as...
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    Curing?

    I'm going to make my 2nd batch of smoked sausage.First time I used burger and pork butt,I cut up the butt and mixed the burger in and used the cure.Finished product came out good.Heres my question can I do it the same or should I grind all the meat then mix in the cure or can I do it the same as...
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    Charcoal comeback

    Is charcoal on the comeback for grillers? I`ve noticed more sales on kingsford (my choice)  with sales on charcoal grills/smokers.I`m a charcoal guy 100%,I`ve seen this new fangled infared grill.Now theres a three way battle for grillers to argue aboot fastest and better flavor.I don`t care how...
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    MES 40 mentor needed

    Bought the MES 40 a few weeks ago so far tried sausage/fresh kielbasa turned out soso was doin a home project so maybe thats why it turned out soso.Last wknd did 3 racks of babys again turned out soso.No smoke ring on them like I get in my charcoal smoker.Added chips a few times.I don`t know if...
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    MES 30 analog or digital??

    Cabelas has them on sale $160 for analog with legs and digital for $199.I`m lookin to get my first electric in a couple weeks just asking for opinions good and bad on analog and digital.I like the analog because of the legs.
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    MES the way to go?

    I`ve been looking to buy an electric smoker so I can do some winter smoking up here in FRIGID Michigan.It looks like the MES 30 is the way to go.Gander Mtn has a Smoky brand with double insulated walls,the MES doesn`t but it seems to be the most popular choice.Can you fit a whole slab of baby...
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    Probe cord wrapped in foil

    I`ve noticed in Q-view pics that some have the thermo probe cord wrapped in foil what does that do? I just bought my 1st probe thermo and it has a plastic wrapped cord with a rating of up to 340 degrees.
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    Fellow Michiganders

    Anyone know where I can find some good St.Louis style ribs in metro detroit area,maybe even Eastern Market area.Thanks
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    Web links for t shirts

    Anyone have any links on where to buy bbq/bbq restaurant t shirts.Thanks
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    To trim or not to trim..... pork butt

    Hey all I watched a bbq challenge on food network and all the competitors seemed to trim the fat off their pork butts.The explaination was the rub doesn`t stick to the fat.I`ve only smoked 2 butts and laid them fatside down.Anyone trim the fat off,and does it really matter?Or is it to each his...
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