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  1. jfkiii

    the best rub

    Hey everyone  I AM SHOCKED!!!!! NOBODY MENTIONED JEFF'S RUB????? WOW i AM ASHAMED OF YOU NOT TO GIVE PLAUDITS TO HIM, THE SPONSER OF THIS WEB SITE.  I purchased his recipes for the rub and the sauce and they are TERRIFIC! and of course you can modify them to suit your personal tastes. BEST TO...
  2. jfkiii

    Brisket rub question, as well as a few others.

    . This weighs 8#... I cooked the point a couple of months ago. Eric the brisket is thawing now. Plan to put on rub tonight and to the smoker around 1:00 Am Sat then finish around 2:00PM and to the cooler and plan to eat around 6PM
  3. jfkiii

    Brisket rub question, as well as a few others.

    Eric and eman, thanks for the thoughts, great ideas. I will try a hybrid of both methods...in the pan for the first part of the smoke hopefully to retain a juicy meat, then with the pan underneath for the last 1/3? to get the bark.  will try later this week ... thanks again for the ideas, many...
  4. jfkiii

    Brisket rub question, as well as a few others.

    Eric and eman, thanks for the thoughts, great ideas. I will try a hybrid of both methods...in the pan for the first part of the smoke hopefully to retain a juicy meat, then with the pan underneath for the last 1/3? to get the bark.  will try later this week ... thanks again for the ideas, many...
  5. jfkiii

    Brisket rub question, as well as a few others.

    I have a question about technique .... I like to cook my meats in a disposable foil pan to save the juices, cool it , skim the excess fat and use as gravy or as it comes out. Since the meat is in a foil pan can the pan just be sealed with foil on top and continue to cook in the smoker and get...
  6. jfkiii

    Purchased Jeff's Rib Rub

    It's a VERY GOOD rub...apply on a mustard base . I use a previously emptied large spice container with a shaker top [the large ones that Sam's or Costco has] to shake on the rub, then rub it in and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate o'nite to get it into the meat. A trick I use is to put...
  7. jfkiii

    Country Style Pork Ribs (Bear's First Time)

    hey guys and gals I found a good source for disposable foil pans ...1/2 size buffet server pans  at Costco ...good size and deep enough for all the juices ...$6.99 for 30 pans...hey that's less than .25 each. jfkiii
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    Country Style Pork Ribs (Bear's First Time)

    Hey Bear, country ribs are a great choice if you don't have the time to smoke a whole BB or want smaller quantities of meat. I have done them very successfully this way and put them in a disposable foil pan ...easier to clean up and you save all the juices ...I do foil 1.5 hrs before end time [I...
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    MES Model 20070910 temp accuracy

    TJ, thanks for your note. I did smoke my bird, after brining overnight, @ 220 degree setting [ 12.5 lb for 5.5 hrs ] and  had better results than previous efforts. It took close to the anticipated time to cook and it came out with a nice crispy skin and very moist breast meat. I removed it from...
  10. jfkiii

    Where to find Apple Chips

    I found Weber branded apple, pecan, hickory, mesquite, and cherry on Amazon @ 3.99 for a 3 pound bag  most other brands are for a 2 pound bag...with free shipping and no sales tax if your total order for all items purchased is at least $25.    Good luck with your smoker. jfkiii
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    MES Model 20070910 temp accuracy

    Hi all,    Happy Thanksgiving. My turkey is in the smoker and hope to enjoy a great bird.    I have a question of those who have this smoker with the digital temp/time settings. I found that the temp seems to be off from 15-25 degrees. The temp setting is at 225 and according to my Taylor 1470...
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    30" MES smoker is not smoking, 20070910.

    hi everyone, my MES had the same problem .... chips became charcoal and didn't go to ash. Then it was suggested that the problem was that the retro fix kit needed to be installed. I called Masterbuilt asked for the kit and when I installed it , presto no more problems! It's an easy fix and the...
  13. jfkiii

    day 2 and 3

    I am also missing day 3 can somebody send to me at [email protected] Thanks, Jack
  14. jfkiii

    Hy-Vee Chuck Roast sale

    Hi everyone,    I smoked my first chuck roast yesterday and it turned out not so tender and dry. I wonder what I could do to improve my results. Here's what i did ... I marinated a 2.75 lb boneless chuck roast for 16 hrs in the fridge in a wine and spice mix recipe that included olive oil, red...
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    Looking for a source to purchase wood (Athens, Georgia area)

    Hey guys and gals,    I found a good source for wood chips ...Amazon sells Weber chips in Pecan, Cherry, Apple, Mesquite, and Hickory a 3# bag for $3.99. If you order from them and your total order is at least $25 there is no charge for shipping. Also there is no sales tax. both together can...
  16. jfkiii

    I hit my first homerun today......

    Oops I missed David's detail reply ...it gives all the info needed. I just thawed a chuck out and guess I will try your method tomorrow, thanks jfkiii
  17. jfkiii

    I hit my first homerun today......

    HEY DAVID, WHAT TEMP DID YOU COOK WITH? AND WHAT TEMP WAS THE MEAT WHEN YOU FINISHED? HOW LONG DID YOU SMOKE? SURE DOES LOOK GOOD. WONDER HOW IT WOULD TASTE WITH JEFF'S BBQ SAUCE RECIPE? THANKS FOR THE DETAILS, JFKIII
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    wholesirloin tip, cook temp, rub, etc ideas please

    Results of my sirloin tip roast ... bought a 11lb+ roast and cut it in half, froze one piece.  smoked the remaining piece placing it in a disposable alum pan. I first put a Steve Rachelin recipe rub on all sides and refrigerated for 4-5 hrs. I then brought it out to bring closer to room temp...
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    wholesirloin tip, cook temp, rub, etc ideas please

    Hey guys, thanks for the suggestions. I hope to try  a sirloin tip this weekend.... will post results. I also like it rare to medium rare. Jack
  20. jfkiii

    wholesirloin tip, cook temp, rub, etc ideas please

    I want to smoke something other than brisket and am looking for ideas. Being new at this I don't have any personal experiences and am looking for help.  I asked once before but didn't get a response [or I looked in the wrong place] . One of the grocers has whole sirloin tips on sale this week...
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