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  1. bbq kenny

    OK Joe Highland-Cannot get temp up

    I have not, may try that too, lol
  2. bbq kenny

    OK Joe Highland-Cannot get temp up

    So I fill up the basket with charcoal briquettes, let them burn for a while and then add wood. I can see part of my mistake may be that I don’t use enough wood. Most of my heat source is coming from the charcoal. I will try and be more patient with the fire and use more wood. I was always just...
  3. bbq kenny

    OK Joe Highland-Cannot get temp up

    So my wife purchased me a OK Joe highland offset last year for Father’s Day. I have researched and added every mod I can think of (extended 90 degree smoke stack, coal basket, I have sealed it best i can, added another thermometer, raised the basket to get enough air flow...blah blah blah. I...
  4. bbq kenny

    Smoked my first butt and uuummm...

    I want to thank everyone for the comments and helpful tips. This is a great community of folks and I'm glad I have this type of support in place! Thanks again and happy smoking!
  5. bbq kenny

    Smoked my first butt and uuummm...

    Uncle Eddie, great pics...I see exactly what you mean by blue smoke!
  6. bbq kenny

    Smoked my first butt and uuummm...

    SmokinAl, yes that smoker is awesome!
  7. bbq kenny

    Smoked my first butt and uuummm...

    LanceP I am using both charcoal and wood. I start with the charcoal until it's ashes over and up to temp then throw the wood in there followed by the meat. From what Phatbac is saying maybe I should let smoke roll for a bit before inserting the meat?
  8. bbq kenny

    Smoked my first butt and uuummm...

    Well I smoked my first butt a week ago and while it turned out ok I know at least a few of the mistakes I made. One I cannot figure out is why the bark of the butt imparted a bitter taste. So much so that when I pulled it I tried not to include much of the bark in the finished product that I...
  9. bbq kenny

    Automatic Temp Control

    Thanks DaveOmak! I just may give it a try!
  10. bbq kenny

    New member from Lakeside Park KY

    Thanks for the advice! Sounds like all I need is just a little bit of patience!!
  11. bbq kenny

    Automatic Temp Control

    I currently use a Char Broil Oklahoma Joe Offset Smoker. I had the dampest time with temperature control in my first season using it last year. Does anyone still use temperature controlling units like CyberQ? When I look at reviews on most units like this they are from years ago. Didn't know if...
  12. bbq kenny

    New member from Lakeside Park KY

    My name is Ken and I am new to this forum. I am from Lakeside Park KY and am newer to smoking. I have been BBQ'ing for many years but want to try my hand at smoking. I got a Char Broil Oklahoma Joe's Offset Smoker for Fathers Day 2016. Had a few good smokes last year but need some tips mostly on...
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