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  1. jomadav

    MasterBuilt Gas and Needle valve guidance

    Masterbuilt Pro Dual fuel 2 door. I am looking at buying a needle valve to dial in/ stabilize my temps. Currently with no mods, I  hit 250-275 and then back it down to 225-250. What I am seeing is I get the temp rising and falling in that window (218-255) with no adjustments by me-- just...
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    Thermometer compaisson - confused and need advice

    Here is where I am at. I bought a new (used) Masterbuilt Pro Dual fuel (gas/charcoal) and the burner is spot on. I can dial it in within 10 deg. of desired temp. and hold it there. It is very accurate so far. My problem is this : I don't trust my brand new Maverick ET-732 thermometer set. (...
  3. jomadav

    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel - Final answer on door seal needed

    I accidentally posted this in another forum. I purchased a used - but in good shape - MB pro dual fuel and want to seal the door. I have read several methods here but nothing definitive. A lot of ideas and " I tried this" are out there - I am looking for what actually worked best in the end...
  4. jomadav

    Maverick Help

    Just bought a brand new Maverick 2 pc. set and have now used it twice. First time, I used in my smoker to do beef ribs - used the maverick to watch air temp.  - and the ribs turned out undercooked. Second time, yesterday, pork loin, same smoker, this time I ran the Maverick side by side with...
  5. jomadav

    Help Choosing the Right Smoker

    Opinions wanted - buying advice wanted I have a smaller patio here at the house, use the smoker about 4 times a summer ( lack of use due to frustration ) , and am looking for a "different one" until I get my methods down, then buy something nicer in a couple of years - like a Traegor or close...
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    Thermometer advice wanted

    I want to by a new digital thermometer. I am familiar with the Maverick ones and have Looked around Amazon for reviews. Here are my questions : 1. Is there one out there that will read from a "below zero" temp to over 500 deg?  - I am looking for wide range of use. 2. Is a budget of 50-60.00...
  7. jomadav

    Charcoal Burn Time - Maximize?

    I need charcoal recommendations. I am using a vertical 2 door Brinkmann charcoal smoker and in 11.5 hrs I went through almost a full bag of Kingsford Original ( blue and white bag ). I was adding 4-5 briquettes every 30-40 min. to keep the temp at 235. I was very happy to get it to hold and...
  8. jomadav

    Simple smoke generator

    Good day all. I just bought a Luhr-Jensen Little Chief (used-like new-$20) and want to use it for cheese and/ or snack sticks. My cousin told me last night cheese is easy and I need a "smoke generator". He said people just make them out of anything. Could someone here tell me what that is or how...
  9. jomadav

    Luhr-Jensen Little Chief electric

    Just bought it used- 20.00. Trips gfci's in garage and won't come up to temp- really slow climb. Right now its on a heavy cord to a regular outlet. Is it worth it? I have a hot plate I could put in and try. Any pointers ? Or did I just lose 20 bucks?. I just want a cheap electric.
  10. jomadav

    Forum Help - Brinkmann

    Can any of you around here point me to previous threads or topics  ( here or elsewhere ) on Brinkmann square charcoal smokers? I am having temp issues - too high.
  11. jomadav

    Square Brinkmann Charcoal - Temps too high

    Need help. I have a Brinkmann vertical square charcoal smoker and I guess I am alone here - my temps run too hot. Everyone else with this smoker can't seem to get the temps up high enough. I have the basic mods done, grilling wok for coal pan, sand in water pan, felt seal around upper door...
  12. jomadav

    Pork Butt - Verticle Square Brinkmann Help

     I am looking for some help here on times and temps. I have a 7.5 lb pork butt ( already have a rub) and want to smoke it this Saturday. The smoker is pretty new for me, only used 3 times so far. I have trouble keeping the temps down in it - so how many and what type of coals are best? and how...
  13. jomadav

    Whole Chicken for the first time

    I have my 4 lb. chicken all prepped and ready to go in the fridge. I seasoned and injected it. On the smoker, I have a Brinkmann Square charcoal wil coal pan mod.  and sand in the water pan covered in foil with drip pan over it. Am using 2 dig. thermometers with an old-school oven thermometer...
  14. jomadav

    Brinkmann Square Charcoal Mods

    I swapped out my coal bowl for the grilling wok - works well. I replaced my water in the pan with sand, covered by tinfoil - works well I think. Problem : my temp. wanted to stay really high - 285 or so. I tried closing lower vents, removing coals, and opening door more often. Any suggestions on...
  15. jomadav

    Beef Roast from a newbie

    Won't try this again right away - turned out just OK - too spicey on the rub and very well done. Smoked 3 hrs, then one in foil, then one in the cooler wrapped in a bath towel. End result was just OK.
  16. jomadav

    Trying a beef roast

    I am trying a beef roast in a verticale square Brinkmann chacoal - stock. I have read to cook to about 130-140, pull it out and wrap in foil, put back in to 160, then pull out and put in cooler wrapped in towels for an hour or two. OK, have said that. The roast is 4 lbs. and lean and the smoker...
  17. jomadav

    Hello from Minnesota

    I have been grilling for 25 years both charcoal and gas. Just baught a verticle Brinkmann charcoal - and did the modifications right out of the box. So far so good. It holds at 225-260 for about 4.5 hours and then starts to drop off. My first smoke will be this weekend - 8 lbs. chicken leg quarters.
  18. jomadav

    Thermometer Suggestions

    Hello all. I am the newbie here and need someone to point me to a reliable/ accurate meat thermometer for around $ 20-40. I have a newer "Good House Keeping" digital - newer and works good - somewhat accurate, but what I don't know is if an new one in that price range is any better. Any help here?
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