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  1. andrewv

    DIY table for kettle

    So I'm kicking around the idea of building a table for my Weber kettles. I have a Smokey joe, the jumbo koe, as well as a 22.5 stand alone and finally, the 22.5 with the cart/table. I am thinking of building a table that would hold my two portable kettles (the 18 and 14in). I figured this would...
  2. andrewv

    Weber kettle question

    Ok SMF, I need help. I have recently been given a brand new Weber 22 kettle for the steep price of a few beers and some pulled pork!! I would like to mod this kettle into a more "permanent" smoker as I won't be using this for grilling. The reason I say that, is I already have a 22 Weber kettle...
  3. andrewv

    WSM sale question

    All, I love browsing CL for smokers and came across a 18in WSM with a BBQ guru for $150. Both units seem to be pretty solid condition. The WSM is the older model without the therm built in. Thoughts? FYI: I own a 22.5 kettle, a jumbo joe, and a Smokey Joe gold (I mainly use the Smokey joe for...
  4. andrewv

    Expanded steel for concrete block pit

    I'm looking to build a smallish concrete block pit at the house. My question for you all is what type of expanded steel should I get? I've seen and researched 3/4 #9 flat expanded steel is ideal. My next question is where could I find a piece big enough for the pit? I'm thinking of having it 3ft...
  5. andrewv

    Brisket question

    Got a quick question for all you experts: I want to do a full packer but not sure how with my current smokers. I have the Weber 22.5in (in the table) as well as a mini WSM. is it possible to do a packer with my available grills/smokers? Any tips? Thanks!!
  6. andrewv

    Need rib ideas!!!

    So I need to work on my ribs. I am happy with my pulled pork, chickens, and turkeys but need to desperately get my ribs up to par. I've tried the 3-2-1 method and other variations of that as well as going no foiling, etc. my wife loves ribs but isn't crazy about how mine are coming out. She...
  7. andrewv

    Tucson bbq joints

    So we are relocating from the Orlando area to Tucson. I wanted to see what the forum had to say about bbq restaurants in the area. We were there for about 5 days and found a decent place named Dickies. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Other info about Tucson and smoking meats in AZ...
  8. andrewv

    RS guide

    Do I have done a few thick New York strips on my mini wsm and then seared them off on the gasser. My question is: what internal temp do I need to pull it off the smoker for rare, medium rare, medium, etc. Any ideas? I have it down for how I like my steak but looking for a guide for when...
  9. andrewv

    Tips on collecting drippings

    So I have a mini wsm and have been reading about using some of the drippings for various sauces and Au jus. My question is what's the best way to collect the drippings? Any thoughts?
  10. andrewv

    Spicy seafood pulled pork?!?

    So I gave this idea of trying something new with a pork butt. Here's what I'm thinking: Scoring the fat cap, using tobasco sauce as a binder for a Creole seasoning, then going slow and low with hickory/cherry chunks. Will be using my mini wsm. Thoughts? Will this be nasty? Really want to try...
  11. andrewv

    Tired of pork....

    As you could probably tell, I'm tired of pork. Done a fair amount of pulled pork, ribs, and chicken lately. I have an urge to do some beef but don't want to spend the money on a brisket. What do you recommend? Have wanted to try and beef short ribs but have also thought about doing a tri tip or...
  12. andrewv

    Mini questions

    So I have completed my mini and love it. Smoked a spatchcocked chicken and turned out delicious. Drilled holes in the bottom of my pot instead of removing bottom all together. I do have a Terra cotta dish but didn't use it as I wanted the temps a bit higher for the crispy skin Now, to my...
  13. andrewv

    Planning a smoke and need some advice

    So my boss asked me to smoke a pork butt/shoulder and a chicken for a dinner we are having. We are going to be feeding around 12 people so thinking about getting a 10# or so butt and a 6#chicken. Now the timing is my issue. I am planning on cooking this on my mini wsm that should be completed...
  14. andrewv

    I know...another mini WSM build

    So I have decided to build a mini. I have a weber smokey Joe gold as well as a 32 at aluminum pot. I have just now gotten these two parts and understand I need to use stainless steel hardware. For those who have built/used minis, what are some things you wished you had done? I also have some...
  15. andrewv

    Charcoal basket outside the box

    So I was looking online on target and saw this advertised. It's a bayou classic perforated basket. It's stainless steal. Would it work as a charcoal basket? Or no? Thoughts? http://m.target.com/p/bayou-classic-perforated-basket-30-qt/-/A-591469
  16. andrewv

    Spatchcocked chicken with Q view

    I picked up a small 4pound chicken the other day and the wife gave me the go ahead for a smoked bird. Ever since spatchcocking my first chicken a few months back, that's the only way I'll smoke an entire bird -- no more beer can chickens for me! This is the first shot I took. My wife isn't a...
  17. andrewv

    Gallons for sale

    Not sure if this is the appropriate place to put this but I'm sure an admin will redirect if necessary. I looked into building a UDS. Had the plans all ready until my wife saw how big the 55 gallon drum really is and shut the project down before it even really started!! However, I had recently...
  18. andrewv

    Smoker build

    Hoping to get some advice on where to purchase a 55 gallon steel drum for my uds. Plan is to use a heating element and some sort of PID contraption to make this an electric smoker. Wouldn't mind paying extra for a new one. Nothing on Craigslist in my area works. Near Orlando, Florida. Thanks!
  19. andrewv

    Wanting to build an electric uds

    Hey everybody. I had been researching electric smokers and had been almost set on the MES 40 when I saw a thread on building an electric uds. This sounds great to me even though I am by no means a builder! I think it would be a great project to be proud of once completed. moving forward, here...
  20. andrewv

    Propane smoker help

    Hi everybody. Hoping to get some info on a new smoker. I'm looking to purchase a propane smoker with a budget of roughly $250. I own a charcoal off set and wanted something that I can have my wife operate as well. She loves ribs and when I mentioned we could get smoked ribs without having to...
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