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  1. ba cyclone

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I use the cast iron skillet for my wood chunks, and set the pan right on top of the "chimney" cylinder that protects the burner.  Ran that way probably 6-8 times with no issues.  Only downside I can see is that I can't see the flame too well when I open the door to add more chunks...but there is...
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    First Time Pop's Country Breakfast Sausage

    Thanks for posting your experience and linking the original thread.  I am a huge sausage fan    and I really appreciate the simplicity of that recipe.  Definitely going to bookmark that and try it sometime soon!
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    Thanks for the tip, TurnandBurn.  I was trying to visualize what I was going to do with the burner assembly.  I was thinking cover in foil and tape off too, but I far prefer your direction!
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    Ha ha, no kidding...especially on those super hot days!  Gets me thinking...MAN when am I gonna do another smoke and WHAT can I do?! 
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    That was my direction, until I had a flare up at the end of my last smoke that quickly turned into a grease fire on the inside of my smoker.  So I am thinking maybe a clean-out once in awhile might be a good idea.  I still don't like the idea of it...but it might be safer.
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    Labor Day Pork Butt

    I had something similar happen to me once on a pork butt.  I think if you are going to foil it you need to pull the trigger on that sooner than an IT of 195.  If it stalls at 195 I think you are better off to just pull it rather than keep going.  I wish I had done that when this exact thing...
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    How often do you guys clean out the insides of your smoker, and what is your technique?
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    Hey Smoke N Brew - your mods sound interesting!  Can you post some pictures of your setup?
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    Please be more descriptive, what was the deal with the cast iron pan?   I think I only got the 8" one and I don't think I'd go much bigger than that. I'm also not sure what "flames kick back at the valve on the smoker" would mean to be honest. All you need to do to use the needle valve is cut...
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I would just get yourself a 8" cast iron skillet and use that instead of the alien spaceship thing you get with the smoker.  I think the Lodge one I purchased was $15 tops, works far better than the supplied pan, have not had a flareup since and use a lot less wood to get the same effect.
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I just got 2 barb-end fittings and cut the line in two about a foot from the tank end.  2 worm gear clamps and some pipe dope and you are in business about 15 minutes.
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    You can try replacing the thermo with another like model, but I think I've read on amazingribs.com or something that it's generally pointless to battle that.  The nature of the spring-loaded thermometer is just not conducive to a relatively high level of accuracy that we are seeking to achieve...
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    Love to smoke however........

    I installed that very needle valve on my gas smoker and still use the stock water pan -- as long it isn't too windy I can hold the temp around 100-110F for the first dehydrate cycle of jerky.  The flame is so low however it's sensitive to wind. Otherwise I can consistently hold it at about 135F...
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    Purchasing a beginner's smoker

    My first smoker was a relatively inexpensive offset smoker.  I hated it with a passion.  Extremely difficult to regulate temperatures.  Full-time job and sometimes I could never get it close. Second purchase was a still-inexpensive Masterbuilt LP vertical smoker.  Love it to death.  Nearly set...
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    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I feel like I am selling these on here, but truthfully I don't get a kickback! One of the first mods I did when I bought this very smoker was to add a LP needle valve inline for the supply hose.  http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/nv108p_propane_burner_part.htm   Buy this valve, 2 barb...
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