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So here are the burnt ends.......since it's the first time I've ever done these I'm not sure if they're supposed to look this way or not. I the point back on the smoker for 2 hours and then pulled it, cubed it, sauced it and put them back on for another hour. I did the brisket on HH and...

GShin, Here is a pic of my smoker with the water heater insulation covering it. [/URL][/IMG] Of course we are in the middle of getting 6-8 inches of snow right now too!!

Jason, This is what I use and I love it! There is plenty left over too. For $25, it's well worth the investment. I use it anytime it's 40 degrees and under. It helps to conserve fuel. Good Luck! Tim

Gshin, I'm a couple hours north of ya on I-75 and cooked last weekend and will do so this Sat. I use what Harry Soo does.......water heater insulation! This is the ticket!! I wrap it around the midsection of the smoker and it REALLY helps! It's very cheap to buy and I've used it on a...

Thanks for all the kind comments! This truely was a treat for my family and myself. This will go up there as a "do again"! I couldn't have done it without all the advice I gathered from this site. All you guys are amazing at this smoke'n hobby which motivates me to keep on keeping on...

Monty, Sorry to hear they didn't turn out as you wanted. I was wondering how they would end up by seperating the point from the flat when you did. I am planning on seperating once the flat is done and then throw the point back on. It would be nice to have them both finish at the same time...

NeilH, I pulled it at 140 and let it set loosly-wrapped with foil for about 20 min. I'm not a big medium-rare to rare guy so I wanted to make sure to have them temp up a bit before I pulled it. I also used 3 chunks of Hickory. Like I said, well worth the money!! Can't wait for leftovers...

One of the most amazing pieces of meat I've smoked since owning my 18.5"!! Took about a little over 3 hours at about 325 the whole time. The weather was cold so I had the smoker wrapped with water heater insulation and that helped. Rubbed with olive oil and sea salt/cracked pepper. Well...

Chad, Joe, Add me to that list of it not working! At first I thought it was something I didn't do right, but reading what you guys posted, makes me think it may not be all me. Chad, keep us posted as to what Amir says please. Thanks! Tim

Gary, That makes sense! Thanks so much for the pics as I now know what to shoot for visually. Also, thanks for the hunger pains those images caused!! :) Can't wait to give it a shot next weekend! Blessings! Tim

Great! I was hoping I could keep the temp up so they are not on there for 3-4 more hours. So basically, it's going to be based on feel as to when they are done??

I am planning on smoke'n a full packer next weekend with high heat. I have never done burnt ends before and plan on doing them this time. My question is, do I let the temp come down below the 325 before I put the burnt ends back on? If so, what temp would be good and for how long? If not...

Yeah, looking at the weather for Thanksgiving, they are showing a high temp of about 30-35 degrees! I am planning on wrapping the middle section of the smoker with my water heater insulation (Harry Soo style), and I am planning on 1.5 to 2 chimneys of lit. Looks like winter is coming early in...

Thanks for the advice! I will use the ATC as I'm sure it will keep the temp around the 350 I'm looking for. I know when I smoked my turkey last year, my temps were anywhere between 300-350 without the ATC, so this year I really want to get closer to the 350 and stay there and I feel the ATC...

I am planning on doing another HH turkey this Thanksgiving and want to use my new Stoker to help. Has anyone used any ATC device while cooking a turkey around 325-350? If so, I was wondering how much lit coals were used? I was planning on at least one full charcoal chimney of lit over some...

I used what Harry Soo suggested and that's water heater insulation. I cut it to fit the mid section of my WSM and it worked like a charm last winter when I used it. I plan on using it again this winter. Cheap and easy to cut to fit! Tim

Thanks Chad for your advice!

Chad, Have you used the Stoker for any high heat cooks (ie. 325-350)? If so, would you still leave the vent open about a third? Thanks! Tim

Scott, Thanks for the advice and help! I would plan on using more hot coals to start with as well. Tim

This is another stupid question I have about ATC.....how well does ATC do with high heat cooks (325-350 degree range)? I would assume it makes these cooks so much easier, but I just want to make sure the temps can get that high without all the vents and side door being opened. Thanks again for...