Recent content by big jimmy

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    Chemistry test

    That was awesome!
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    Maverick Thermometers

    Greeting to all from New Zealand. It has been difficult to purchase a digital thermometer that would last for more than a few weeks here in NZ as nobody seemed to import them. I managed to get a couple of different ones but they failed quickly, then I got a Weber wireless one that lasted a...
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    Hi to all

    Hi Ultramag, Not too difficult but pretty expensive. Worth it though, very well made.
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    Heat up

    Hi all, I am interested to hear from others using a WSM. I am having trouble getting it up to correct heat (i understand it should be between 200-250). I use briquettes and lump but find briquettes can leave a chemical flavour on the meat and that lump burns too fast. Any suggestions would be...
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    Hi to all

    Hi Cheech, I am interested in the type of fuel you guys use in USA. I can buy both lump and briquettes down here but it seems that lump burns to hot and fast and briquettes are the better option however I seem to get a chemical taste sometimes when using briquettes. Also, I dont seem to be able...
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    Hi to all

    Hi all, I am from New Zealand and have been smoking meat for approx 12 months. Learning a lot, trying different stuff with some excellent results. I use a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker at this point but may invest in something bigger one day as I never seem to cook enough ribs!
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