Recent content by dstemmerman

I am trying my hand a making my own simple rib rub. I currently am using course pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and chili powder. Thinking about adding some coffee for depth. Has anyone tried this before?

Has anyone tried pellets from Camerons Products? I have tried BBQ'rs Delight but they are fairly pricey, but you usually get what you pay for. Any comments would be appreciated! Darren Mak 1-Star

I went out yesterday to start my smoke on a 2-3 month old Mak 1 Star and the boss failed to fire up. I double checked power at the outlet as well as verifying the PCB board was getting power (green light on back). The LCD would not turn on nor would the fan turn on. I called MAK and spoke with...

I am about to put a butt on the Mak and had a thought. If I use Parkay when I wrap ribs, why not butt? Anyone tried this?

So I registered my new MAK 1 Star General over the weekend online and made a small comment about having an issue. I determined the thermocouple and igniter were not attached to the motherboard and I fixed it pretty quickly for my first smoke. Well guess who called me at 8:30am this morning. A...

My first cook on my new Mak 1 Star was a single slab of pork spare ribs. I trimmed the skirt off but left on the sternum and costal cartilage. I used a KC style rub and mustard slather. Put them on at 225. Smoked ribs bone side down for 3 hours with hourly apple juice spritz. Placed in foil with...

Just got Mak 1 serial 505 yesterday and it showed up with what I believe to be some issues. First, when I tried my first burn off of HIGH for 30 minutes, the igniter wasn't heating and I kept getting a Flame Out error and it would shut down. After some research, I discovered, the igniter cord...

Today is the day folks. My new shiny life changing baby arrives today. I understand it will come with instructions on how to season it before the first use, but I wanted to know if there are any suggestions besides the normal "clean it with soapy water and cook some bacon on it" suggestion? I...

Just made my first of many purchases from BPS. The new MAK 1 Star General (with cover, side shelf, inside 1/2 rack and 3 probes) is on the way to me in Denver. I have also ordered a bag of apple and a bag of pecan to start things off. I sure hope I didn't just make a $1,700 oops. I'll keep...

Hello everyone. I moved to Denver from Kansas City and miss good BBQ. I have decided to take matters in to my own hands and procure a new smoker. I will be smoking for a family of 4 with a couple possible dinner guests. I am torn between the Yoder YS640 and the MAK 1-Star General. The Yoder is...