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Title: Inaugural smoke on Rec Tec Mini
Post by: tonynorton317 on March 14, 2017, 09:11:56 PM: Finally broke down and purchased a Mini and I'll be getting it on Monday. Any suggestions for my 1st cook? This is new to me on a pellet grill so as rookies go I am one.

Thanks
Title: Re: Inaugural smoke on Rec Tec Mini
Post by: TentHunteR on March 14, 2017, 09:19:54 PM: Welcome to the forum, Tony, from NE Ohio!

For your first cook on your new Rec Tec mini? I think chicken is a great place to start. It'll let you get a feel for how the grill operates without having to wait for a weekend for something like a pork shoulder that takes hours to cook.

Spatchcock or split the chicken in half, season it up and cook it at 350° - 400° until done (Internal Temp of 165°).
Title: Re: Inaugural smoke on Rec Tec Mini
Post by: tonynorton317 on March 14, 2017, 09:29:26 PM: Thanks Tent,

I was thinking of chicken myself so I guess I'll go with that.

Hope you didn't get hit too bad with the storm that went through the area. Living in So Cal sure has it's advantages.
Title: Re: Inaugural smoke on Rec Tec Mini
Post by: TentHunteR on March 14, 2017, 09:36:20 PM: Quote from: tonynorton317 on March 14, 2017, 09:29:26 PM
Hope you didn't get hit too bad with the storm that went through the area. Living in So Cal sure has it's advantages.

Yep... we got hit, and we're still getting hit! :(
Title: Inaugural smoke on Rec Tec Mini
Post by: rwalters on March 14, 2017, 09:40:47 PM: Congrats!! Just took delivery of my new pellet pooper today!!!! Exciting stuff :)
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on March 14, 2017, 09:43:28 PM: Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Post by: muebe on March 14, 2017, 11:28:13 PM: Welcome from Southern California

Congrats on your new Rec-Tec
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Post by: tomcrete1 on March 15, 2017, 08:36:32 AM: Congrats on the New Cooker! Welcome from Wisconsin :)
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Post by: Pappymn on March 15, 2017, 09:04:58 AM: Welcome from Minnesota
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Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on March 15, 2017, 10:01:59 AM: Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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Post by: LarryO1947 on March 15, 2017, 10:25:32 AM: Welcome from upstate New York. Still digging out from the 30" of snow we got. I have a Mini also. :thumbup:
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Post by: smokeasaurus on March 15, 2017, 10:51:00 AM: Welcome from Southern California.

split that chicken and then do a long smoke on a pork butt.............
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Post by: Smokerjunky on March 15, 2017, 11:25:53 AM: Welcome from Washington State - first cook - BACON!
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Post by: Savannahsmoker on March 15, 2017, 12:11:22 PM: Congrats on your purchased and hope to see your cooks soon.
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Post by: TMB on March 15, 2017, 01:36:44 PM: Congrats on the new Rec Tec. I love mine sure you will feel the same about yours
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Post by: sparky on March 16, 2017, 12:00:24 AM: Pig candy. Everyone knows you break a pot in with pig candy. You don't want no bad juju. Welcome from northern Cali.