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  1. first attempt on my akorn

    first attempt on my akorn

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    first attempt on my akorn

    Yum... Put on some hickory chips cause that's what I had but here's the couple pics I have so far.  Did it a little hot since it's Sunday..and I didn't have time to stay up late in case it took way to long. Between 275 and about 300 most of the time..Put it on about 815 this morning, took it...
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    Chicken Flock ~ Foamheart

    So....eastern Carolina bab is the best right? ;) kidding..:)
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    Charcoal questions

    I used some stubbs briquettes when i got my akorn for grilling because its what i had but food always seemed strongly of smoke, finally tried lump like they recommend and had much better result. Have not tried smoking in it yet..hopefullly will in the next couple of weeks though. I have not...
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    Charcoal questions

    First for those with an akorn do you use lump or briqs? Second my local lowes sells "cooking chunks" are they suitable to use in place of charcoal in an akorn??
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    Smithfield Extra Tender Ribs

    They process hogs here still. Theres a processing plant not far from me
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    First lowish and slowish cook on the Akorn...

    I picked up an Akorn with the cart from home depot a few weeks ago myself...soon as I get antoher nice weekend that I'm home I'm gonna do a test run with some lump in it and see if I can't keep the temps low and stable..maybe toss a butt on it.. :D
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    Basic Instructions?

    How would one find out the freeze line? I am assuming thats how deep you can expect the ground to freeze
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    Sea Level Smoker. Phase 1 (Landscape)

    Will be watching! I love seeing and reading about the builds
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    Finally getting to fire up the ecb..

    Oh and i made a cover for the i take vent so i could open or close it. From what I could tell it maintained 250 no problem at all for about 5 hours on the first load of charcoal. I didnt touch it except when I added more charcoal about 5 hours and 15 minutes into it. I added probably about 5...
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    Finally getting to fire up the ecb..

    I added charcoal grate to the charcoal pan, put a gasket to seal the opening around the lid amd drilled holes to vent. Also added a thermometer.
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    Finally getting to fire up the ecb..

    I thiught i had taken a picture before i wrapped it and let it rest but apparently not. Doh.
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    Finally getting to fire up the ecb..

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