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    Problem with using two mavericks at once

    I own and have used two Maverick digital therms at the same time. I haven't ever had any problems.
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    WHAT do you do for an eager NEWBIE?

    A good meat thermometer drastically changed the quality of my BBQ. I could do without it now, but in the beginning it was invaluable to me.
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    I can't get my 18" WSM hot enough

    I only use the water pan if I need to lower temps, or if I'm doing something that dries out easily. I never use water in the pan for pork butts. I also get the grill to temp before I put the meat on (preheat). Lots of folks don't, they say its a waste. But I like having that control. If the...
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    consumption and size

    I've never regretted getting the 22. I'm sure the 18 would do just fine for me too.
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    Good books on smoking for beginners?

    Seconded. There are some great recipes in there. My go-to pork butt rub and my go-to rib rub and sauce come out of this book.
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    first smoke failed

    My first smoke was a failure too. Sounds like maybe you didn't trim off the fat cap, including the false cap. Lots of people don't, but you won't get any bark from that whole side as it just turns to mush when all that fat renders. If you happen to have the fat cap up when you foiled it, I can...
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    Selling your BBQ, anyone doing it?

    I looked at getting a license to sell BBQ legally a few years back. I was just going to do festivals, fairs, stuff like that. Turns out its a big headache. Seems like one of those BBQ trailers would be the best bet. The main thing with selling any kind of cooked food is the dedicated kitchen...
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    Temperature control - WSM

    I used both lump and briquettes. I like the burn better with the briquettes. The lump seems to burn hotter and faster.
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    1st ribs this weekend

    I put them in foil meat up. Also add a spash of something in the foil. If you use both grates you can rotate them, but its a pain getting to the bottom one when its all hot. If you can do them all on one rack, that would be easiest. Ribs are a fun cook, but I have never gone the full 6 hours...
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    Still new at smoking - rib questions

    For sweet, the BRITU recipe is hard to beat.
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    FINALLY gonna get my WSM 22"

    Congrats! She sounds like an awesome lady. I'd recommend using water in the water pan and starting with the "minion method" your first few times out. These will help you regulate temps. Top vent wide open, bottoms about 15% is what I was using when my WSM was brand new. Its easier to bring...
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    Stick burning in the WSM?

    If I ever came into a bunch of smoking wood, I'd probably make my own charcoal. I've seen directions for doing that with a barrel, and it doesn't sound too hard.
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    Please help...

    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Pork injection 3/4 cup apple juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 2 tablespoons Worcestershire ------------ </div></BLOCKQUOTE> This. My pulled pork skyrocketed...
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    doing anything different this bbq season?

    I'd like to do more ribs this year. And I'd like to do a brisket that doesn't turn out dry. Maybe I'll try a high heat approach. I agree with the Cumin. I had too much one time and I can still taste it. I've cut way back on how much I use.
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    Suggestion for first butt smoke (specifically timing)

    10 hours for 2 7lbers sounds about right. I'll second the Chris Lily rub recipe. Its the only one I use now. If you can and have the time, the injection with that recipe is wonderful.
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    Rib recipes for 1st time ribs

    The "Competetion Ribs" recipe from this site is amazing. The BRITU looks good too, but I haven't tried that one yet. I, too, would forgo the MSG.
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    'Wet' Brisket

    I agree wholeheartedly with this! I might add that I bought my 22 wsm at Walmart.com, and they only charged 97 cents for FedEx shipping. That made a big difference on the final price for me. All the other places wanted over $100 for shipping.
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    new WSM 22

    Hi James, I just did the same cook in my WSM last weekend. It was my second cook on the 22. I'd recommend using the minion method and water in the pan, especially for your first run. I lit the entire ring of coal my first time and never could get the temps down where I wanted them. The...
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    New Kingsford for 2010

    Works great.
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    Let's talk about RO lump once more

    I used Royal Oak in my Brinkman offset. It burns hotter than kingsford, but seems to have an awful lot of tiny pieces in the bag. Since its the only lump I've ever used, I don't have anything to compare it to.

 

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