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Got this just prepped to go on the pellet smoker tomorrow. Two full racks of beef short ribs. I injected them with a beef bullion/onion powder/fine minced garlic mixture then rubbed all sides with a simple 7 spice rub. Going on the pellet smoker early tomorrow with Apple wood as the fuel. Will also be doing periodic basting with Apple cider.
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I was thinking about doing some ribs on the RecTec this weekend but wife brought home a chicken from Costco instead. Guess I’ll do the chicken tomorrow and shop for the ribs myself.
 
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Anyone have a website/cookbook go-to for smoking/grilling ideas and recipes? I've tried various recipes from BBQ Bible, Traeger, DadCooksDinner, and other cooking websites, but never found one since source that I consistently go to.
 
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Brisket is done... this turned out awesome. Home run... excellent flavor great smoke ring. A pretty good method for a long smoke.
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golfballs said:
Anyone have a website/cookbook go-to for smoking/grilling ideas and recipes? I've tried various recipes from BBQ Bible, Traeger, DadCooksDinner, and other cooking websites, but never found one since source that I consistently go to.
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If you're not familiar with AmazingRibs.com, check it out.

The main man behind it is Meathead Goldwyn who also has a book out of the same name but it's all there on the web site too.
 
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I'm trying some beef ribs for the first time.

Using a rub with black pepper, cayenne, white sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and ground mustard.

Sauce is beer (milk stout), red wine vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, smoked salt, onion and garlic powder.

It's a total experiment as I've never used any of these things. We'll see how it goes.
 
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JCHateSteve said:
Reviews and Ratings Of Grills, Smokers, Barbecue Pits, Accessories, Books, Tools & Toys
They go into the science of it all and have plenty of good recipes and equipment reviews. Thier cookbook is pretty good too.
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Meathead collaborates with a physics professor from Princeton or MIT if memory serves, and they give you a lot of the science of foods and grilling and even conduct some interesting experiments. I have the book, it is worth the price. But again, it’s all there on the web site too.
 
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RavinDave said:
Meathead collaborates with a physics professor from Princeton or MIT if memory serves, and they give you a lot of the science of foods and grilling and even conduct some interesting experiments. I have the book, it is worth the price. But again, it’s all there on the web site too.
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Your preaching to the choir man. I have the book and it's been my go to site for years.
 
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superdave1984 said:
I am looking at buying this. It is on sale at my local store for $149. Anybody have one that can give a review?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Masterbuil...oker-Common-30-in-Actual-33-268-in/1000600297
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I don't have any experience with that particular model, but my first smoker was an MBE. It had a couple small issues but nothing insurmountable. (on board temp probe and a small moisture issue solved with a little torch heating). When I upgraded, it went to my mailman and is still plugging along.

I noticed this at Sam's if you have one close: https://www.samsclub.com/sams/maste...r-mes145b/prod22422589.ip?xid=plp_product_1_2
 
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superdave1984 said:
I am looking at buying this. It is on sale at my local store for $149. Anybody have one that can give a review?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Masterbuil...oker-Common-30-in-Actual-33-268-in/1000600297
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Long post incoming...

Are you married to electric? You could pick up a Weber kettle for the same price or cheaper(depending on the model). They smoke and grill amazingly and have a ton of accessories.

If you are willimg to bump your price range a little. The Orion and Barrel House cookers are good set and forget options that can be had for around $200.
Link https://www.walmart.com/ip/Barrel-House-Cooker-18C/333914739
The Original Orion Cooker

If you have to have an electric in that price range(I used to be in that boat). Have a look at this one.
Electric Smoker

If you can't tell I'm not a big fan of electrics. There a few decent ones, but not many. There are some good Masterbuilt smokers too. But, the good Masterbuilts are charcoal and propane. For a budget option the trusty old Weber Kettle really will do anything, and I highly recomend them. I have one and a Pit Barrel Cooker($300) for capacity, and there isn't anything I can't do. If your'e willing to go to $200 the Orion and Barrel House offer the simplicity of an electric with way better flavor, reliability, and durability. If you have to have electric, the Old Smokey is simple and doesn't have much that can go wrong. It's the one I would buy if I was back in an apartment with a restrictive lease.

YMMV, but that's my take.
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
Did you wrap yours or just smoke them naked the whole time? I had two full racks and they hit a stall almost like brisket did. I just up’ed the smoker temp a bit to push thru it.
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Nope just naked. I try to keep it simple the first time I use a protein. I experienced the same stall and just let the temp in the Weber creep up until it started going up again. I pretty much only use the crutch for pork butts. How long did 2 racks take to smoke?
 
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JCHateSteve said:
Nope just naked. I try to keep it simple the first time I use a protein. I experienced the same stall and just let the temp in the Weber creep up until it started going up again. I pretty much only use the crutch for pork butts. How long did 2 racks take to smoke?
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Mine was a full 10 hours at 225 but 250 for last hour and a half as we got time limited. They could have probably gone 12 hours at 225 to reach full tenderness.
 
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