Recent content by petecofishing1

Hello:  bought a 3D Feb of 2016.  Huge hailstorm cut through Colorado Springs and destroyed a swath of the city including the digital panel.  Replaced the panel and temp probe.  Started 7:00 AM today and After 5 1/2 hours on a 14 pound brisket smoke panel flashed "end" and emitted an...

Prepped ribs last night, placed them in the 3D.  Went to set the PID and all I get is flashing.  No matter what button I push cannot get anything to work to set the temp.  Any help / ideas? Gonna have to buy a new panel or smoker? Thanks

shout out to DivotMaker and Prime Rib Roast from Dec 22, 2015.  Did this for Christmas and turned out great.  1st run at a cut like this and was delicious.  2nd day was even better as the smoke flavor was awesome.  Thanks for posting it. 

Hello:  Been smokin but haven't been on the forum in awhile.  Thanks to the good folks here on the forum have produced some tasty brisket, pulled pork, thanksgiving turkey, chicken and ribs.  Looking to add cheese to the list.  Have read thru many of the threads on cheese now have a few...

Hello:  Looking to the experts as a bit baffled.  Have had my 3D for just over a year and am getting it dialed in pretty well.  Today, though got stumped.  Brined a bunch of thighs, and threw them in the smoker at 275 today.  Figured would take a couple of hours or so.  35 minutes the smoker was...

Greetings, all.  Purchased a wood chip smoker box from a local retailer.  Was pleased to find it fit in the Smokin-It smoker box until I tried to shut the box.  Too tall.  Any concerns that there would be a gap as the lid will not close fully?  Thanks for your expertise. 

Hail ruined our 3D cover so ordered a new one.  When it arrived found that a Model 3 plus cart cover was sent by accident.  Contacted Smokin-it and they immediately sent a 3D cover which arrived in just a few days.  The kicker?  kWhen I requested a return shipping label Steve shared with me to...

Heading from Colorado to Indiana for wedding and family time on a lake.  Any reason 3D smoker could not be laid on its side to transport in a minivan?  Other ideas? Thanks. 

Throwing 3 butts in tomorrow morning.  2 on top 1 on bottom or other way around?  other suggestions?  only have probe from the 3D - wondering which to probe?  Thanks for the suggestions gentlemen. 

Daughter graduates end of month.  Gonna smoke some Boston Butts.  Looks like I may need to smoke them the weekend before.  Needing expertise on how to smoke, freeze, reheat and serve and keep flavors and moisture.  Do not have a vacuum sealer.  Any help?  Thanks

Ok or no to use smoker in a rainstorm?  Thanks for the input. 

Any tips / suggestions as I prep for 1st rib smoke in 3D?  4 racks about 13 lbs.  In fridge with olive oil and rub overnight.  Approximate time?  Apple juice in smoker?  Spray periodically?  Thanks for anything you wish to throw my way.  Jeff

1st try at legs and thighs tomorrow.  Put chicken in and start or pre-heat to desired temp?  Thanks

Ready to make first smokin-it purchase.  Deciding on 3 vs 3D.  Input anyone?  Thanks

Deciding on an electric or propane for first smoker and wondering if electric can produce smoke ring and/or bark?  Thanks for any info and input