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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2014, 10:18:14 AM »
Quote from: Walt on February 07, 2014, 10:03:30 AM
Use the chips when you do low temp smokes like jerky.  They work better than chunks for low temps.  Iprefer the chunks for 225 & up.

Very good advice Walt. I have made a note on my Smoking Times/Temps document that I have been compiling.
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Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2014, 10:53:32 PM »
chips are great for the low temp smokes like fish and cheeses. that will come in handy for you if you decide to go with them.
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2014, 11:30:14 PM »
Just got a notice saying that my #3 should be at my door on 2/11 which is the same day as my Maverick et733 should be here. So I plan to be seasoning on Tuesday and smoking this weekend (barring any bad weather).

I think I'll start out with some St Louis cut ribs unless you guys have any better suggestions for a first smoke?

BTW I do regularly smoke fish. So will use my chips for that. Haven't tried cheese yet. We'll see about that.
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Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2014, 11:33:08 PM »
I would do a big fat juicy butt, nice long smoke, get that interior patina going and have plenty of leftovers for sandwiches and snacking.  But since you're looking at the middle of the week, I reckon skin and bones will do (always has).
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2014, 11:35:34 PM »
I love big butts and I cannot lie, even this white boy can't deny.
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #20 on: February 07, 2014, 11:38:37 PM »
Love me some butt for a first smoke!  Gives you a really good feel for how your new friend handles a long smoke, really helps with the "next phase" seasoning, and (most importantly) is some good eats!! ;D

Ribs are always a great backup, though!
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2014, 05:43:41 PM »
Welcome Gregg!

I'm from ND and continue to work on that side of the river, but live now live on the MN side of the river in Moorhead.  Sounds like your background in smoking is a lot like mine.  Dad is still the Breakfast sausage / Summer sausage guru, recipes I have but pulling out info on how to smoke them is all pretty much in his head.  Granted they turn out great, but he still uses the converted fridge / propane to accomplish back in Minot.  I finally pulled the trigger last fall on the #3 and later added and Auber and Jerky fan to it.  Granted I haven't used it yet to try sausage, but I have been having a blast making ribs, turkey, butts, and even a crown pork roast this Christmas.  When you get around to doing any sticks or sausage please let me know how it goes and if you ever have any questions about the Auber or want to see it in action just PM me.  I just threw in a butt as it seems to be the biggest fan for my young kids and love the hold option it gives me so I don't need to be right there at all times watching it.

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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2014, 06:13:46 PM »
Hi Chad,

Good to hear from a neighbor even though you went to the dark side and moved way across the river to MN ;)

I have read pretty much every thread on this site, so have definitely read yours and I am sure learned some stuff.

We do way too much sausage to even try in the #3 or the #4 for that matter. But for the ribs, butts, poultry, etc, the #3 should be perfect.

It should also work really well for the snack stix too.

I will definitely be starting a thread for the stix when we do them. Planning on some time in March. I'll load the #3 up into the truck and head to Ellendale, ND where my folks live and my brother and Brother inlaw will be there to help too. With my smoker and my Dad's Masterbuilt XL we should be able to smoke 50 pounds of stix at a time (25 in each).

I am holding off on the Auber to see how my unit does without it. But I have a feeling that I will be getting one in the future. I will definitely let you know if I have questions. I would kind of like to do a mod like Polish Q where he can use the analog or the Auber with the flick of a button. But I am a little unclear as to how he wired that up. I was kind of holding out to see how the new prototype was going to work. But the more I looked at what it looks to offer, the Auber seemed like a better option. So I pulled the trigger instead of waiting for the digital Smokin-It.

I definitely see the James Jerky dryer and probably a set of screened trays in the future. But we ground everything up for venison stix from our 2013 deer, so probably won't be doing any muscle jerky until next fall.

I just got a message saying that my #3 was delivered. So I am heading home to unpack her. So damn windy here today. So, I am not sure if I will do the seasoning tonight or not. I am planning on a butt to put in Friday night. So need to get the seasoning done before then.

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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2014, 08:26:49 PM »
Just like Christmas, Gregg! ;D   Hope you ate your Wheaties today...that #3 is heavy! ;)
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2014, 08:37:59 PM »
Quote from: NDKoze on February 07, 2014, 03:42:17 AM
I never did hear back from Steve, but broke down and put my order in tonight for the #3, an extra shelf, and an extra pack of hickory and cherry wood. Since this smoker doesn't need a lot of wood, I should be set for quite a while.

I found that if I liked the Smoken-It Facebook page, I got an extra $25 off of my purchase. So couldn't resist that.

OK, enough razzing me about not pulling the trigger yet  ;)

Now let's get on to smoken something!

Thanks for all the help!

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How exactly does one get the $25 credit for the Facebook "Like"....I'm thinking about ordering a #1 for camp.


Thanks!
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2014, 10:24:56 PM »
Well, I unpacked the #3 in my stairway landing. Man that thing was tough to wiggle out of there by myself. Then after cleaning all of the packing Styrofoam off of it, I slowly walked it up the 8 stair steps to my living room. Man that about wiped me out. I had to take a break and just admire her sitting in my living room for awhile. I probably should have waited until my kids got home to help me, but I was too excited.

DiggingDogFarm, to get the discount I clicked on the Facebook link on the Smokin-It website, liked the Facebook page, clicked on the Social Store, and then a site with the #1, #2, #3, #4, and carts for the 1/2 and the 3 popped up. You click Add to cart for the items that you want. Then click on the Cart button. This will take you to the cart on the Smokin-It website and your discounts will automatically be applied.

Hopefully this works for you.
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2014, 10:29:14 PM »
Hehe...you sound like me, Gregg!  Too excited to wait for help! ;D   Take some pics of it in your living room, as it probably won't see that room again!  Great day...  Seasoning is another great day, and the first smoke?  Well, that speaks for itself!
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #27 on: February 11, 2014, 11:02:25 PM »
I thought about taking a picture. But the living room was kind of a mess. So didn't want to show off my clutter. ;)

I'm just glad I didn't hurt myself hauling the beast up the stairs. That is one heavy well made piece of equipment.
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Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #28 on: February 11, 2014, 11:26:38 PM »
give us pics or it didn't happen, LOL
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Re: Another hello from North Dakota
« Reply #29 on: February 11, 2014, 11:33:50 PM »
It happened. Wish I would have remembered to take one when that beautiful smoke was coming out of her.
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Gregg - Fargo, ND
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