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Picked up a JJ for my SIL last Wednesday. He has a Performer and a mini-WSM (SJ). They have a camper and PU truck. The Performer is too large for camping and the mini-WSM is too small. I think the JJ will be "just right!" QUESTIONS: What are DCPI codes? What do the initials stand for...

Thanks, Scot!

I read a thread sometime within the last couple of weeks - probably more recently - where someone reported that Target is doing their seasonal sale putting Jumbo Joes on sale for ~$30. IIRC the post included a SKU or UPC that could be used to search and a URL for finding stores near you that...

I bought the Vortex a few months back and have used it a few times on my OTG. I like to do a progressive burn around the perimeter of the kettle when I'm doing butts or other low and slow smokes. I've not used the vortex to load the fire grate because I haven't figured a way to have a starting...

I'm with those who say to grill BBQ chicken, not smoke it. I get a very hot fire on my kettle using the offset heat method. I fork all my raw chicken thoroughly. I put it on the hot grill and wait for a high sizzle. I then swab it with my home-grown chicken BBQ sauce and let it go for a few...

Howdy from Texas, Mike! You've found a good place to ask questions and join in the comeraderie. Welcome aboard!

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Thanks, Mike! My biggest concerns at this point are controlling the temp of the fire for the duration of the smoke and getting the burnt ends right. I sure would like to see some pics showing the anatomy of a brisket and where the point and flat come together. :blackkettle:

Smoking Brisket onthe OTG Yes, I will be using my OTG 22.5" kettle. I was pretty certain that cutting it in half would be a bad idea. I think I will separated the point from the flat, but I think I will make burnt ends in a foil tray out of the point. I have only done a couple of briskets...

Just came back from our HEB (Texas supermarket chain) with an 18-1/2 lb. cryo packed vacuum sealed full packer for $2.47 a lb. - $45 and change. I went looking for more boston butts and found this. I've only ever done brisket in my MES, but I've gotten pretty comfortable with the snake weave...

Has anyone used a Vortex ring instead of a snake? What were the results? Any better any worse? Any easier more difficult to set? . . . clean up?

$29.98 quoted for my local. Problem is I picked one up on CL a few weeks ago at that price that had been used twice.

Wood that has not been dried before using will leave a bit more residue in the smoker. It might show a bit more resin, too.

I rubbed 'em and then been delayed as much as 3 days before smoking them. The rub might get a bit moist and pull some moisture out of the meat but you can just top it up with the leftover rub or make a small batch if you want to. Doesn't really matter much, IMO.

Thanks, Wayne! Just what I was looking for.

I'm set to do a couple of pork shoulders (butts) on my OTG tomorrow. The meat is rubbed and waiting in the fridge. Thought I'd lay my charcoal this PM and get started a o-dark-thirty tomorrow. I want to cook them low and slow and thought I'd use the charcoal ring method. It's been awhile...

Picked one up on CL for $25. If it had been used more than twice you couldn't tell it. I think I did all right.

I see that they retail for $60 + tax. I figured half that would be a bargain. Yes? No? What are you seeing them go for?

Thanks, Greg! That link helps, too.

I'm thinking about building a table with casters and hanging my OTG kettle off one end, sort of like a Performer. I plan to cover the top with tile. The idea is to gain a little more table top space than my Weber grill table provides. I've got the design done, but when it comes to fixing the...