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    1st try at Jerky

    Thanks for the info.... This may seem nuts but how do I turn the smoke on and off so to speak?
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    1st try at Jerky

    Sorry, I left out the type of wood, It was oak pieces cut from a seasoned log. I soaked them in water for about an hour or so before I put one at a time on the fire. I saw billowing smoke once after I put the chunks on but it was only for a little bit. I just realized that i didnt have the...
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    making deer jerky do you have to have tenderquick

    I am just curious.. is Tenderquick a brand name? Like season all? Thanks Showlandy
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    1st try at Jerky

    I just tried out some jerky..... It came out good, except for the fact that it is REAL smokey... like you have a piece and an hour later you are still tasting the smoke!! I would like to try again but really dont need that super heavy smokey taste. Any advice you could give would be great...
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    rain rain go away!!

    You win!! its in the oven now!! thank you for all the concern.. I appreciate it as a newbie and I dont want to be praying to the porcelain all night!! for the record I was stone cold sober when lookin at the temp but it was a downpour and it was a quick glance.. my bad completely!! now the...
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    rain rain go away!!

    Guys thanks for the heads up on the temp.. I may have misread the digital gauge.. I am now just over 5 hours and the temp is 155. I had some green saran wrap covering my two thermometers..whoops!! I am out of the danger zone, and I havent even started in on the Crown and Ginger!! Things are...
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    rain rain go away!!

    I am trying to stay around 250.. not to concerned if it dips below that a little.. just haven't dealt with how the rain will affect temp and time.. thankfully it seems to have slacked off some. I appreciate the quick response!!
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    rain rain go away!!

    Guys I need suggestions!! I have a 7lb bone in pork butt on the smoker... Its about 4 hours in and the meat temp is 120.. now a cold and steady rain is coming down.. moving the smoker is not an option.. I have rigged up an umbrella over the fire box... anyone with experience in this matter...
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    how do i start my temp at 250

    Thank you so much for that post!!! I have been struggling with maintaining without spikes..... I three hours in on a smoke and the Minion method is rockin!! its staying within a 10 degree range... much better than past tries. Thanks again for the info!!
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    2nd Time for Pulled Pork! one more?

    Thanks for the advice.. I looked here an found some mods that I think I need to make to get a more consistent fire. It was a windy day, very windy for FL.. It must have been the edge of the front that is now creeping through. I went though a 10lb bag and some wood and mesquite chunks. I do not...
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    2nd Time for Pulled Pork! one more?

    I want to thank everyone that responded to my last post (if at first you dont succeed) I used all the suggestions and my second go went MUCH better...It still took longer than expected and waiting an hour to touch it was tough but thanks to you all it paid off and I am still enjoying the left...
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    if at first you dont succeed..

    I want to thank everyone for their advice and insight as to what may have gone wrong with my 1st pulled pork attempt... I have a couple of things that I am a little hazy on and want to get this right so I hope you can help me out. I have a 4lb piece of pork that is ready to go.. all coated and...
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    what happened?

    thanks for all the quick responses!! Let me try to answer a few of these as best I can 1 tried to keep the temp at 200 225 2 190 or so is when I pulled it off 3&4.. no to both I am assuming that I should have spritzed and what should I have put in it when I wrap it? I let it rest for an...
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    what happened?

    I smoked my 1st bone in butt last night.... it looked great but the meat was definitely not "fall of the bone"... I smoked that joker until it hit 170 then wrapped it and kept going for a while, problem is that I had it in the smoker for like 4.5 hours for a 3lb piece of meat...should have been...
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    Florida newbie

    thanks for joining!! us orlandoeans?? need all the help we can get!!
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    1st bone in butt

    its been in the smoker for 3+ hours now... looks good... having a hard time with the temp level and smoke.... I have taken pics but alas, cannot find the proper cable at this moment to load... my wife has taken to the grocery to gather dinner before the dinner if you know what I mean... anybody...
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    1st bone in butt

    My post didnt say that... but it does now!! thanks for the knowledge and insight!!!
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    1st bone in butt

    I was hoping for a pull...
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    1st bone in butt

    Ohh boy.. got a 3lb bone in butt in the fridge with the mustard and the rub all up in it!! I cant wait to get this thing on the grille for dinner tomorrow...is there anything I should be ready for? I see that most of these things are alot heavier (8lbs) than the one I just bought..... just the...
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    Hello from Orlando (Winter Park)

    I am Sean and I have just purchased the Brinkmann Grill and Smoke. I travel alot and when I am home I have the time to try the low and slow greatness that is smoking. I have no desire to be a pitmaster or pro but maybe in a couple years a top seeded amateur! I look forward to tips and hints of...
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