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    Ribs from a well known place....

    So recently I had some spare ribs from a Famous place that rhymes with Caves. I have eaten there many times before but unbelievablly had never tried the spares. Well when I did I was super surprised to see that the membrane had not been removed from them and I was wondering why? Has anybody else...
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    Blending woods

    When mixing woods in a UDS, or anything for that matter; Do you smoke them simultaneously, or seperately? Also, would a small log or split log produce too much smoke for a UDS?
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    Coffee Wood

    Im sure somebody on here has smoked with this. I ran across some Coffee wood at a local bbq grill/ smoker store. What does it taste like?Bitter, sweet. What meat do you smoke with it? The salesman didnt have much info on it.
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    Behold the Black Beauty

    I have wanted one of these since the first time I saw one on the site. I asked my buddy at work how difficult he thought it would be to make and he said "piece of cake". So..... I got the 55 gallon drum to start. Brand new, no liner. Got the holes drilled up, and my friend Martin rolled a...
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    SoFlar Finishing sauce

    So for those of you who have tried this sauce I need to know if it is hot due to the red peppers? For the PP i am doing, there will be a lot of kids eating it, and i dont want to set anybody's kids' mouth on fire. Thanks
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    Kingsford deal

    Getting a few things at Wally world always ends up bad for me. I saw they had the 30 # pack(2 @15#) for 10 bucks. Man what a good price. Hope its not just in my neck of the woods.
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    50lb smoke

    Again I reach out to my smoking friends. I am firing up the UDS to cook the PP I had previously discussed. I have a question about the temps of the meat. I only have 1 digital therm, and 1 digital probe so how can I monitor all the shoulders caerfully and not jack em up? Should i put the biggest...
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    Fuel for the UDS

    So since I am cooking 50lbs of PP Friday, I have a question about keeping the temps up long enough for the whole smoke. I really dont like to pull the lid up during the smoke. About how much of the bag should I put in the basket to begin?
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    Picnic vs Butt

    I need some help. I kind of voluntered to cook 50 lbs of PP for my daughters softball team fundraiser. I found the butts at Cardenas for .99 a lb, and the picnic for .77 a lb at Superior. Is it worth the savings since the picnic has way more fat? After trimming the picnic will I have just a pork...
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    Seasoning my UDS

    So all I need now is a lid and I'm ready to smoke. So my question is how long should I season it and how much fuel should I use. The charcoal basket is very large as we used the charcoal grate meant for the Weber 22.5 " . Approximately how many briqs should I use? Thanks for the help. Pics. to...
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    St Louis Rib Surprise

    So the weather has been pretty gloomy in So Cal the last few weekends, and I have been anxious to get back outside so.....Looking for my BB's in the freezer and I came across a rack of Spares I trimmed up and stashed for an unrainy day. After a thaw out, they are ready for the rub down. Parkay...
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    Smoking Meat Forum

    I have to be honest....I havent been a member very long, and I was curious so.....I strayed and went to a few other forums. I know I know, let me finish. I have to say Jeff, this sight is by far the best one around. Thanks to all who make this site great!
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    Kingsfords Comp Sale

    Hey all. Costco had a two pack 15.3 lb package of Kingsford comp for $16.89. Pretty good price!!
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    UDS burnout

    Please help. I plan on making a UDS from a brand new 55G drum, but I am unsure about the correct way to do the burnout. Does the kind of wood really matter since I will have to season it anyways once the minor construction of it is done? I can get some cheap firewood to use at 7-11 but I think...
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    Blackberry Honey

    I just picked up some fresh blackberry honey from Winco yesterday. I cant wait to finish off my next set of baby backs with it. I tried it before i bought it and it sure was sweet.
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    Peach wood

    I am in need of some peach wood. I have lots of Apple to trade.
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    Cedar Plank or not

    When smoking Salmon, do you prefer to use a cedar plank or not. If not what do you use in its place?
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    Jerky Advice

    So I have smoked many different things but have never attempted jerkey. What is the best cut of beef for this. I am thinking flap meat since it is think enough to stay moist. Well not too moist, but not too dry. Any suggestions?
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    Hickory & Applewood smoked Bacon wrapped teriyaki chicken breasts

    I know that is a mouth full, but it sounded delicious. Started with the best ever marinade. Veri Veri Teriyaki by Soy Vay Chicken in the bag for two hours in the fridge. Out of the marinade and into the MES at 250 with the Hickory dancing around. Out of the smoke at 160 and into the...
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    Smoked chicken breasts?

    Is this something that just isnt done? o dont hear anything about it ever. I havesome breast to cook tomorrow, and would much rather smoke them with some apple wood, or cherry wood then have to put them on the gas grill. Any sugestions?
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