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Offline soggy wood

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« Reply #-1 on: May 29, 2017, 05:19:09 PM »
I'm new to BBQ forums, but I've been smoking meat for over 10 years now.  I started off on one of those red Brinkman vertical barrel smokers, and graduated to a propane smoker, then to a Traeger pellet smoker.  I just bought a Yoder YS640 comp cart, and can't wait to start throwing some carcasses on it!  Right now I'm reeling from the sticker shock of what I just spent on it, but I'm sure my wife and I will be very happy after the first Boston butt I cook on it.  Whatever threads you think would be helpful to us would be greatly appreciated! 

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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« on: May 29, 2017, 05:28:54 PM »
Greetings from North Texas.
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2017, 05:38:55 PM »
Welcome from Northern Illinois.  You will pick up a lot of tips on this forum.
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Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2017, 05:42:10 PM »
Welcome from Minnesota
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2017, 06:52:30 PM »
Welcome from Indiana.
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2017, 07:36:00 PM »
Welcome from Savannah, GA and please post pics of your upcoming Yoder YS640 cooks.
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2017, 08:48:26 PM »
Welcome from Wisconsin!
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2017, 08:53:24 PM »
Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2017, 10:23:49 PM »
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2017, 10:26:35 PM »
Welcome from northern Cali.  Look for some of Hub's post.
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2017, 10:49:20 PM »
Welcome to the forum from Alabama
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2017, 11:38:50 PM »
Welcome from Southern California.
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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2017, 08:38:24 AM »
Welcome from North Carolina.

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Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2017, 11:02:21 AM »
Here's another North Carolina welcome  ;D

Since you already owned a Traeger you should be familiar with pellet basics, but just in case you'd like a refresher:  http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2641.0
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2647.0

When all is said and done, there's no substitute for the old adage, "know your pit".  Your new Yoder is a great pellet cruncher but it will be significantly different from the Traeger in many respects.  Take some time to discover its quirks, strengths, and weaknesses and alter your approach/recipes accordingly.  Also, there are lots of good pellet cooker drivers hanging out here, so post your stuff and your questions so we can discuss.  This is a friendly bunch.

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