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    Adapting 3-2-1 to baby backs

    I went to the store today to pick up some St Louis cut spares, but they looked just awful..... they had baby backs on sale right next to the spares for only $0.35/lb more, so I grabbed 4 slabs that look really nice. It has been forever since I have cooked back ribs and have adapted the 3-2-1...
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    SOLD - WSM 22" for sale Nashville area

    I have a slightly used WSM 22". I used to cater an office thing once a year for 50+ people. Have since retired and my two 18.5" cookers handle all my needs. I cooked on it maybe 3-4 times. New on Amazon is currently $469, I'd like to get $300 for it - it been garage kept with a Weber cover over...
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    Improved burn time technique

    I wasn't sure I would have asked more from my WSM(s) over the last 10+ years, but have just started using a technique that has improved duration and consistency of my cooks. I have used this in both of my 18.5's and the 22.5 with equal results. When loading charcoal into the ring, I fill...
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    Got a chance to upgrade to a 22"..... should I?

    I currently have a pair of 18.5" 's that I've had for years and frequently use them both when I do big cooks. I have a shot at a new 22" with minor cosmetic damage, at a great price. For those that have used (or own both), how do you feel about the 22"er? My current cookers rock - I frequent...
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    Need to transport birds. Adjust pull temp?

    I'm brining two 14#ers for an early morning smoke on Friday. I then have to transport them to the office holiday party. I'll need to pull them about 9am. Holding time between pulling and carving will be 2+ hours. I can keep them hot in Omaha Steak coolers, but wondered how much they will keep...
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    Need sausage / cured meat suggestion for gift tray

    I'm putting together a "smoked" holiday gift platter idea. Today I purchased 10#'s of cheddar, swiss, and pepper jack. Have 5#'s of almonds. I'm looking for an idea for a meat item I could make / smoke to add to the plate. I know I may have waited too late for some of the options, but thinking...
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    PartyQ from BBQ Guru ?

    Just got an email announcing it this morning. Looks like this one is in my price range. Would like some of the Guru techies to look it over before I jump in. Anyone have any info or experience with this one? Party Q by BBQ Guru
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    How to make chipotles?

    I searched and found tons of ways to use chipotle, but not how to make. Basically, I have a glut of jalapenos and looking for a way to preserve or dry or smoke and then preserve them. I'm open to ideas.
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    Shipping cold smoked salmon

    I recently bought the ProQ cold smoke generator and test drove it on an assortment of cheeses. They were a smash hit. Now on to some smoked salmon. I would like to make some for gifts (salmon and cheese) for family that is scattered across the US. I have a Food Saver to vacuum seal. Does it...
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    Pro Q Cold Smoke - how to control burn time?

    Just got mine in the mail today. I'm impressed with the quality. Looks like it is well made. I wanted to start off with some cheeses. From what I read, looks like 2 hours is about right. So my question is - how do I control the smoke time? It looks like filling it full would provide the best...
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    Split the brisket?

    I was at Sam's on Friday to pick up a brisket for a smoke tomorrow. They had flats and whole brskets. At $3.86/lb for the 7# flat, I was able to buy a 13# whole brisket for the same money. It is a beast! I'm thinking I will have some trouble fitting it on the grate. At best it will be pressed...
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    Any issues grilling on charcoal grate?

    I can't find a cooking grate for my SJ in local stores. Online prices aren't bad, but shipping kills the deal. I'm about done with my SJ conversion to a smoker and need a 2nd cooking grate. Any problems grilling on the charcoal grate?
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    Big cook & Timing Issues

    I'm doing my annual cook for the office on Friday. I'm cooking for ~50 folks at our United Way work day. I have the quantities down, I'm struggling how to cook everything and perhaps even get a few hours sleep. Option 1: Start cook(s) (4 butts and 2 briskets)some time Thursday evening and do...
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    Performer in Nashville area

    Looks like a Performer at a yard sale, 8am Saturday morning..... http://nashville.craigslist.org/gms/1204399161.html
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    Preheat: why so long?

    Maybe I don't really know how to grill. When I cook steaks, I do preheat and sear. But chicken, chops, burgers, sausages, etc, usually go onto a moderate heat. I just picked up a great deal from Craig's List on a like new Summit Silver B - including the owner's manual. Reading it, it tells me...
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    Cooking for Air Force enlistee - need some help

    I have a office lunch I'm smoking two 13 # turkeys on Friday. I won't be able to return home until 2pm. The dilemma is, for dinner (6:30'ish) I am also supposed to prepare ribs for a young man leaving to enlist in the Air Force. He is a close family friend and has always enjoyed my ribs. I sure...
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    Fatwood to light charcoal?

    On a recent camping trip, I had to go into work for a while. On the way back, I was giving the wife instructions on how to light the weber chimney using newspaper (so I could get a head start on grilling before dark). When I arrived, she told me - "I tried that newspaper and all it did was...
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    Mom's Chess Pie

    I grew up in a rural southern farm family. Many of our desserts were "simple". Most were based on butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and fresh fruits that we grew. This chess pie has always been one of my personal favorites. My mom made this for us often. It is now my kids favorite. Good food, good...
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    The feeding of the 50

    Our office had our annual United Way work day on Friday and I was asked to cook. We had 30 volunteer workers and 20 workers from the day care center. Man, oh man, can those people eat ! I cooked two 8# briskets (my 2nd high temp cook and a roaring success) using the wet rub, four 7# shoulders...
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    Concerned about drilling through powder coat

    For those that have used the unibit or other devices to drill through the external paint coat, two questions: - What is the best way to prevent splintering / cracking of the surface as the drill bit cuts through? I'm guessing a strip of duct or electrical tape. - For those that did this some...

 

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