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  1. migbait

    Soaking wood is a NO NO

    I got a new gasser and will fire it up this weekend. I used soaking with my electric and it worked okay.  QUESTION: Has anyone ever tried soaking chips in apple juice & water? If so, what percent to each other?
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    How did you come up with your screen name?

    Well, as an Air Force Vietnam Vet, I let my legacy follow me. When you refuel other aircraft from an unarmed KC-135 over the Gulf of Tonkin, what else can you be but Migbait.
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    First Brisket

    All you folks are great. I have enough information now to do you all proud. Look for some pics.
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    First Brisket

    I'm going for my first brisket this weekend. Question-Do I leave the fat cap on?
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    Brining-I'm in need of improvement

    Thanks for ther hand. And you are right I'm sure about the over cook. I try not to decimate the food to the point where its unedible. Your tip will go into my food locker. Thanks
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    Brining-I'm in need of improvement

    My thanks to all for the great brine insight. I'll try and do your advice proud. Migbait
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    Brining-I'm in need of improvement

    Rottenegg, I think you nailed it with the added rub. Here is the recipe I used to brine (my first brine) : http://whatscookingamerica.net/Pork/BriningPork.htm I appreciate your input and I'm going for a pork loin next time. Keep em smokin Migbait
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    Brining-I'm in need of improvement

    I'm a newbie to brining so I downloaded a recipe on line and started small. Item: 4 Pork Chops, bone-in, 3/4 inch thick. Brined for 18 hours Method: BBQ grill, Medium Hot, direct heat for 20 minutes turned once and added Stubbs rub before cooking and Stubbs BBQ sauce at the end. Result: too...
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    I'm Learnin'

    My thanks to all of you for your kind words. I give all the credit to my son who got me started. Your confidence in my efforts definitely keeps me going. I look forward to being able to contribute to a "newbie" in thew future.
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    I'm Learnin'

    It may not be pretty as some, and there are a lot of good lookin' entree's out there, but you got to crawl before you can walk. I know what I want to achieve and I'll there. Here's my latest smoke, Did it wit charcoal this time. Smoker: the 30 plus year old bbq. I’ve always wondered what it...
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    Smokin' in Las Vegas

    Thanks to all. This Newbie wants out of proby status ASAP. Migbait
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    Smokin' in Las Vegas

    My son bought me a Brinkmann Gourmet electric smoker and I'm really enjoying it. I've got a couple of questions to ask and maybe get some info on the matter. I got the smoker in August and did some fish and beef without a temperature gauge. I was hands on and came away clean. Then I got both a...
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