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    UDS heat problems

    Not sure what the problem might be........you must have an air leak somewhere.  I run the same setup, and I usually use about 12 -15 hot burning coals to get started.  15" diameter x 12" tall basket, 3/4 full of unlit briquettes.  The last cook i did was a 10 lbs. brisket, and I had it cooking...
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    Smoked Chuckie......what seasonings

    Thanks! That sounds pretty simple......and I think I have all of those things handy in the kitchen.....including some Summit Northern Porter to marinate in.
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    Smoked Chuckie......what seasonings

    Looking to smoke up a chuck roast this weekend, and I need some good seasoning ideas......looking to probably slice it up like roast beef, serve with a little horseradish sauce. Was thinking about a garlic, s & p, and coffee rub......but I don't have that much experience with beef...
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    Hello from MN

    So where do you hail from, MNSmokin?
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    Hello from MN

    Been grillin' for a while.........new to smoking in the last year or so. Just finished my homemade cold smoke generator, similar to the smoke daddy which is available on the internet. Hooked up to my classic Weber Gas grill......that thing is old. :-) Hope to learn a lot here. Dave
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    Help with Maverick ET #73

    +1 on that. I just replaced my weber lid probe on my gas grill a month ago, and it is already not very accurate again....... I would trust the ET-73......and when you doubt it, try the boiling water test. I checked mine out this way, and they were both right about 210 degrees @ 1000 above...
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