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  1. donnie crawford

    Dual Probe Digital Thermometers

    Dr. K, Just picked up the 17" grate, lump charcoal and the AKORN smoking stone yesterday! Plan on firing it up today for the first time. Any tips on seasoning the grill? ~Donnie
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    Dual Probe Digital Thermometers

    Hello fellow smokers, I recently purchased a Char Griller Kamado AKORN smoker. What is the best, most accurate, durable dual probe wireless BBQ Smoker Meat Thermometer on the market? I'm not trying to break the bank. I've heard good things about the Maverick thermometers. I believe they run...
  3. donnie crawford

    Dual Probe Digital Thermometers

    Hello fellow smokers, I recently purchased a Char Griller Kamado AKORN smoker. What is the best, most accurate, durable dual probe wireless BBQ Smoker Meat Thermometer on the market? I'm not trying to break the bank. I've heard good things about the Maverick thermometers. I believe they run...
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    Char-griller Kamado Kooker 16619

    Thanks retfr8flyr! With the rib rack are those 6-7 whole slabs?
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    Char-griller Kamado Kooker 16619

    Hi fellow smokers! Seriously considering purchasing one of these. For the price you can't beat it. How many racks of ribs can you smoke at one time? Has anybody smoked a brisket? If so how many pounds? Thanks!
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    New to site. Looking for some guidance....

    Here is the MES40 that I found on Amazon that I referenced earlier...... Does it look/sound legit?  Here's my dilemma in regards to the size, I am a single male however many times I am asked to cook for groups up to 10-15 but for the most part I cook for 3-6.  I think I'd prefer the MES40 but...
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    New to site. Looking for some guidance....

    Ok smokers.... After teeter tottering back and forth, I believe I have settled on a MES30 or MES40.  I have found two first generation smokers on Amazon.  The MES30 is Masterbuilt 20070910 30-Inch Black Electric Digital Smoker, Top Controller for $177.00, the MES40 doesn't have a model number...
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    Hello from St. Louis!!!

    Ok smokers.... After teeter tottering back and forth, I believe I have settled on a MES30 or MES40.  I have found two first generation smokers on Amazon.  The MES30 is Masterbuilt 20070910 30-Inch Black Electric Digital Smoker, Top Controller for $177.00, the MES40 doesn't have a model number...
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    Hello from St. Louis!!!

    Hello everyone!  My name is Donnie and I reside in St. Louis.  We have hot and humid summers, cold and damp winters.  With that being said, I'm guessing I will need a smoker with pretty good insulation to protect against the elements.  I am quite the novice when it comes to smoking.  Pretty much...
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    New to site. Looking for some guidance....

    I'm not sure what generation is out there now but I doubt it is Generation 1.  They are available at Lowe's.  I do have a few concerns after reading some responses.  I am concerned about the length of the warranty.  The Smokin-It and SmokinTex products have a 3 year and 2 year warranty...
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    New to site. Looking for some guidance....

    Hello Everyone!  My name is Donnie.  I am new to the site and am looking for some of your expertise for guidance.  I am a bit of a novice when it comes to smoking.  I have a Charbroil Smoke'N Grill that works decently but it has no vent to control air flow besides the fact there is not a good...
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