Finally got my difficulties with my new AmeriQue resolved. Over Labor Day Weekend I put the casters on the correct corners. Locking casters in front, others on the rear. [Should have asked you all first instead of reading the instructions]. I used Grade 8 bolts from Ace Hardware; along with a 12 Ga, 25' extension cord to keep AQ away from the house [no smoke in the house this time]. Cooked another Pork Shoulder [9#, bone-in] turned out well, maybe a tad smokey, 2 pieces of apple. I can correct that with less wood. Got two sandwiches from the shoulder, daughter took rest home with her. Loved it..even without BBQ sauce! Got my wood order corrected. Phone call to Miss Karen who sent a box of cherry [my order] to replace the moldy apple that I received. Did a Rib Roast [4.5#, bone-in] this past weekend. Cooked at 235 degrees and held until internal temp hit 140. Maybe a tad rare for wife's taste, and a bit smokey tasting, with only one piece of hickory. Need to work on the receipe a bit. I used olive oil, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh Rosemary and Thyme springs with crushed garlic. I did notice wide swings in the temp on the AQ. With the AQ at 235 I saw 250 then a drop to 225 and after a couple of hours the temp stabilize at 233/235. Normal??? Thanks again for the help. You all are great!!
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