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Lonzinomaker

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New member with #3 analog ordered
« on: December 24, 2017, 08:59:10 PM »
The #3 analog smokers finally got back in stock and I got mine ordered. Been reading the forum for a couple of months since I decided to upgrade from my MES 30 with mailbox mod.
Up until last year I mainly smoked chicken breasts, pork chops and the like. Found out how to do the mailbox mod to the MES so I could smoke cheese. About the same time I started doing some air drying to make Lonzino (pork loin).  I cold smoke the Lonzino 8-12 hr every other day for a total of 36 hours.
Last summer I started making slab bacon and canadian bacon.
So because all my friends want some of my bacon, I needed a bigger smoker, so an #3 is on order.
Glad to be on this forum.
Dave
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2017, 09:06:09 PM »
Dave-Welcome to the forum from SE Arizona. I believe you are going to enjoy the 3. Especially the size and reliability. Enjoy. Dave
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Lonzinomaker

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2017, 09:11:17 PM »
Thank you.
I know the 3 will do a great job on my hot smoke for bacon and chicken (I don't do much beef).
I'll be very happy if I can figure out how to get the same level and length of cold smoke and as I do with the MES/mailbox.
Dave
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1400 Smokin Tex (same size as #2) for Snowbird time.
Smokin-It #1 for camping trips.
Big Chief with mailbox mod for cheese smoking
Blackstone 22in griddle with Bakerstone pizza oven
Spokane, WA

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2017, 11:35:53 PM »
Welcome to the family, Dave!
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2017, 08:44:55 AM »
Howdy Dave and congrats on your new #3!

Do post up your techniques, recipes and smoke procedures along with photos. Everyone likes to learn from the good, the bad and the ugly ... smokes that is.
John ... Smokin #2  South of "Hells' Half Acre" and along ol' Deer Creek

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2017, 12:57:22 PM »
Hi Dave, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new #3. I have two of them at different locations and love them. If you do a lot of cold smoking you may want to investigate an external smoke generator like the Big Kahuna from Smoke Daddy. Others do very well with tube type sawdust burners in the unit itself. Poke around on the forum-lots of great information here.
Roger from the Florida Keys.
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2017, 07:17:51 AM »
A big welcome to the SI family.
David from Roswell,GA. My tools currently include the SI #2 with an Auber, Grill Dome, Solaire 27", Holland Grill (Companion) & Weber (Smokey Joe). The Companion & SJ are primarily used for tailgating.

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2017, 07:51:31 AM »
Welcome! We look forward to hearing about your future smokes!
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2017, 10:57:57 AM »
Welcome from Delaware, Dave!  Glad to have you in the family. Cheers
Steve from Delaware
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2017, 04:10:34 PM »
Well Dave, you and I are coming from the same world! The MES and mailbox have worked well but sure would like something nicer!
Glendale, AZ 8 months of the year and then 4 months where ever the fish are biting best, usually along the Columbia River in Oregon.
I eat, therefore I hunt and fish! Hopefully I will learn to smoke some of it!

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2017, 08:20:41 PM »
Welcome Dave. MES was a great way to get your feet wet. You certainly made the most of your Masterbuilt with the mailbox mod! I think you'll be impressed with the quality of the SI.
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2018, 04:55:25 PM »
My #3 arrived today after spending 2 days in Bismark ND according to FedEx tracking. On the cart and seasoning has started.

Smoker fits perfectly on the aluminum food service cart I found on Craigslist. Cart puts it at the perfect level for me. Only paid $50 for the cart. Came with side rack mounts (but no trays).
Dave
Smokin-It #3 main smoker.
1400 Smokin Tex (same size as #2) for Snowbird time.
Smokin-It #1 for camping trips.
Big Chief with mailbox mod for cheese smoking
Blackstone 22in griddle with Bakerstone pizza oven
Spokane, WA

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2018, 04:59:12 PM »
That's a great cart. One of the most functional I've seen. And a great price. Rustic enough that you don't have to worry about "keeping it perfect". You can drag it through the snow without worry. Yet distressed in such a fashionable way.
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Kari from Madison WI "77 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality"
Singing the praises of small and simple. SI Model #1 with "Libby the dog" poultry skin eating accessory.
Weber Smokey Mountain (are we still friends?), Weber Kettle Grill (stop complaining WSM, I still have a chance)
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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2018, 08:42:15 AM »
Outstanding find on the cart Dave! Do post your new experiences and smokes as you use the #3
John ... Smokin #2  South of "Hells' Half Acre" and along ol' Deer Creek

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Re: New member with #3 analog ordered
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2018, 08:55:16 AM »
Did you secure the legs of the #3 on the cart or is it sitting by its own weight?
Steve from Delaware
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