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    MS gravity 560 - temp chart

    Correct. That’s but there’s a difference in cooking something to a set internal temp with a heat source of 250dg vs 700dg. I’m more curious, is “grill on medium” similar to grill at 350 or 550, is low 200 or 350, etc.
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    MS gravity 560 - temp chart

    Does anyone have a handy chart for temps and meats? Or temps vs standard grill temps? I’m getting used to this thing. It’s pretty straight forward for smoking but on grilling I never know what temp to set things. Most grill recipes just go low, medium, high or somewhere in between
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    Safely defrost whole chicken

    Pretty straight forward here, what’s the best method to safely defrost a whole chicken.? I moved it from freezer to fridge last night. Would like to smoke it tomorrow but not sure it will be defrosted in time. Can I sit it in sink for a few hours? Room temp water? Sous vide?
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    Charcoal newbie

    Thanks guys, I’ll try again this weekend. Likely burgers. Will just be 3-4. Any advice there?
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    Charcoal newbie

    So The gentleman I bought my home from left me a Webber kettle in pristine condition. I’ve never used charcoal. Always gas grill and electric smoker. Tonight i went to grill 2 small pieces of fish and some veggies. Was figuring about 4 mins per side for everything. Lit a chimney 3/4 full of...
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    new to charcoal. need help

    Thanks for the info guys, i went ahead and ordered an SNS 2.0 and charcoal chimney off amazon. The SNS wont be hear until the 20th though so i'll get used to the baskets until then.
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    new to charcoal. need help

    Thanks for the link, lots of good info there. I did realize, I just have a generic charcoal basket, not the slow n sear with the water reservoir, but I imagine the information will translate the same. Keep the info coming guys
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    new to charcoal. need help

    thanks for all the info. so, for smoking, only about 6-8 briquettes? And I’d need to add on every hour ish? As far as grilling, do more briquettes = more heat? Say I wanted a scalding hot grill for searing I would use more than if I just wanted a medium heat? Or do you hit a point of...
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    new to charcoal. need help

    Hey everyone, So, I bought a new townhome and the seller left me his weber kettle. I'm excited about using it for both grilling and smoking but have 0 idea how to use it. I have a masterbuilt analog smoker so i know the basics of smoking, but no clue on using charcoal. The grill has 2...
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    Help me out

    Here's the butt I smoked overnight. Put in around 10:30pm. Added some wood at midnight and 3ish. Smoker ran around 245-260 the times I checked. Woke up at 730, IT was 165, Wrapped it and took to 200. added towel around wrap and placed in cooler (probably around 930am). at 12, mixed some of...
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    Excess grease when storing

    that fat doesn't bother me either. My gf doesn't like when it looks all orange and gelatinous covering the meat. I'm going to do as TNJAKE suggested. Thanks guys
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    Excess grease when storing

    I smoked an 8.5 lb butt last night, about to pull it now! It will be too much for just my gf and I. I have a vacuum sealer and was going to seal some 1lb packs to give to her aunt and uncle who wanted some, and freeze the rest for ourselves. My question is about the orange grease the...
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    Help me out

    so, the gentleman i bought the home from actually left me a weber kettle with a smoke n sear in it. I think for the time being i may give that a shot. and keep my small 2 burner gas for quick stuff. did a butt in my masterbuilt last night. I just don't like my very small patio being kind of...
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    Help me out

    Just getting back to this, all of the changes in the world have put shifted some priorities. This is still one, but a little further down. Did want to clarify, I have a concrete patio at my new place. The balcony was my old one.
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    Help me out

    Hey guys, sorry if wrong place. I just bought a townhome in chixago and have a roughly 9x13 patio. I’ve always had a MES 30 on my balcony for smoking And just a small tailgate grill. Now that I have a little room, I’d like to get a better setup. It’s just the Gf and myself, occasional...
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