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  1. horizonsmkr

    MD: Horizon Offset Smoker. 20” Classic. For sale.

    Horizon 20” Classic Smoker. Great shape, 4 years old used occasionally. Includes optional heat deflector plate. See details on website below. Cost over $1600 new including freight and optional deflector plate. Will include digital dual probe thermometer. Asking $900. Located in West River, MD...
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    Second smoker decision

    Looking for some advise from the experts! I currently have a Horizon Offset Smoker which I really enjoy. I’ve had it for about 4 years and have been able to dial in everything from wings to ribs to pulled pork to brisket. I am looking for a second smoker that would be more “hands off” than the...
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    Convection plate placement

    I have a horizon 20” with convection plate. Recently have been getting inconsistent temps accross the cooking surface. Should I play with the placement of the convection plate? I have read anywhere from no gap to 2inch gap between the plate and firebox.
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    Butcher paper brisket finish in oven?

    i have a large (21#) brisket I am planning to smoke for a party. I want to wrap in butchers paper 8-10 hours into the cook (depending on how bark looks). After I wrap, any problem if I transfer to oven (225 degrees) to finish? Would put it in a foil pan. Covered or uncovered? Don’t think I have...
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    Sugar in brisket rub?

    Ive done briskets in the past with 50/50 salt/pepper rub. They turned out great in my opinion. I’ve also ready some sugar (sugar in the raw) can help with getting good bark on the brisket. Any tips? Is 2 parts salt/ 2 parts pepper/ one part sugar in the raw a good idea for rub? Also, should I...
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    Brisket and Pulled Pork Gameplan

    I made another post about my daughter's first birthday party over Labor Day weekend. In this post I'd like any advise or tips regarding my plans for the brisket and pork. BRISKET: 21# Snake River Farms Gold Brisket. Plan to smoke the day before the party. Trim, Salt/ Pepper rub, wrap in butcher...
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    Birthday Party Planning

    We are hosting our daughter's first birthday party over Labor Day and expecting about 50-60 adults and a handful of kids and toddlers. The plan is to smoke a 21# brisket and 18.5# whole pork shoulder. Based on the number of people, I think I need more food. Options I can think of is to add...
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    Snake River Farms Kurobuta Spareribs

    Got 3 free racks of spare ribs from Snake River Farms with a coupon. Plan to make them tomorrow. Planning to cook as I usually do ribs (3-2-1 method). These are smaller than normal spare ribs, more comparable to the size of baby backs but maybe thinner. Anyone made these before or have any tips...
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    Offset Smoker

    Just joined after lurking for a while. Great info on this site, I've already learned a lot. I recently bought a Horizon 20" offset smoker and love it. Took a little getting used to controlling temperature and smoke but think I have it figured out pretty well. To date, have smoked: Chicken...
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    Brisket Temperature

    New member here, been smoking for a short time with what I consider great success. Have learned a ton from the site, all the info is great. I made a 16# brisket this past weekend for a family party. Party was on Sunday and due to time, I cooked the brisket on Friday. Pulled at IT of around 200...
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