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  1. jrapps

    20lb Prime Brisket

    There was an AMAZING sale at Costco...$2.99/lb for Prime Brisket and at 20lbs it's the biggest brisket I've ever seen, much less tried to cook. Like many, brisket is my nemesis although I have had success in the past cooking whole packers such as this. But due to the sheer size, I figured I'd...
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    Possible to modify Louisiana/Pit Boss Series 7?

    I have a Louisiana Grills 7 series vertical smoker from Costco. I like it, but the way my patio is arranged, the door is backwards from how I want it. Has anyone ever modified one of these to have the door swing the other way? I assume all I have to do is drill holes and move the hinges to the...
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    Need help with cardboard smoker

    So we are going to a vacation cabin in the mountains with friends over the summer in NC and I've been asked to smoke ribs one night but bringing a smoker up there with me is not an option. After scouring the Web I think the cardboard vertical smoker is the way to go to "build" a cheap...
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    Chips in AMNPS?

    So I love my AMNPS although I admit despite trying multiple things I have read here on the forums I can't get it to stay lit in my MES40. Even with the chip tray all the way out and a small fan lightly blowing air into the intake, when the pellets get to the end of the first row along the back...
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    Brisket help...transport in middle of cooking?

    I am smoking an 8lb brisket flat for dinner at my parents tomorrow (dinner is at 6pm) and trying to plan my times..the problem is that I will be starting the smoke at my house but need to be at my parents for the BBQ to help out with other things no later than 1. Was originally going to smoke...
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    20lb Turkey - and a Buttermilk Brine...need some advice

    Hi all, So I volunteered to do a Smoked Christmas Feast this year...a Turkey and a Ham (good thing I treated myself to a second smoker this year!) and looking for some advice on the Turkey here... Unfortunately I did not do all the shopping and I was given a 20lb Turkey to smoke...here was my...
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    Doing an overnight smoke tonight? Dont forget the time change!

    Don't forget tonight is the Daylight Savings time switch! On Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 am the clocks go to 3am and we all lose an hour! If you are planning a long overnight smoke like I am (like a brisket or pork butt), plan accordingly!!! I went ahead and posted this in Beef and Pork (didnt...
  8. jrapps

    Doing an overnight smoke tonight? Dont forget the time change!

    Don't forget tonight is the Daylight Savings time switch! On Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 am the clocks go to 3am and we all lose an hour! If you are planning a long overnight smoke like I am (like a brisket or pork butt), plan accordingly!!! I went ahead and posted this in Beef and Pork (didnt...
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    Doing a Brisket the SmokyOky's Seared Method

    Been reading a lot thru the forum and I decided I am going to try the SmokyOky's Seared method for a brisket this weekend. Hoping some of you can help with a few questions since the posts on this are a bit older... 1 - Can I seperate the flat and point? I want to use the point for burnt ends...
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    Bacon on a Smoked Turkey?

    I have heard that you can use strips of bacon wrapped over a Turkey while smoking to retain moisture, even out cooking of the white/dark meat, etc....is this true and where/how should I use the bacon? Over the breasts, or wrap the legs to prevent burning? When should I remove the bacon? FYI...I...
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