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  1. rvial

    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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    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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    Finally getting to fire up the ecb..

    First time since modding it this summer.
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    wood question..

    I got my hands on some pecan wood. Is it better to cut it up into chunks or toss bigger pieces in? Not sure how seasoned it is so it may be a while before I can use it but I am curious :)
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    Started modding my ecb..

    . I can close my intake now!
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    boneless butt question..

    Is it neccessary to tie boneless butts???
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    mod questions

    Which would be better to use a candy thermometer with a 6inch probe or a thermometer meant for grills and smokers but with only a 2.5 inch probe? Would it make a huge difference? Also would appreciate opinions on whether its best to seal of the factory made intake vent completely and making...
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    question about rtv..

    I just want to make sure I get the right stuff. I put Permatex 81160 high temp red etc silicone gasket in my cart..that is the stuff I want right?
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    Holy Smoke

    I picked up holy smoke by john reed and dale reed at the library yesterday. Has been a pretty interesting read to me so far. Has anyone else here read it? -Rob
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    charcoal sale!

    Heard a lowes comercial on the radio a little bit ago. It was advertising ybe 9.98 twin packs of charcoal again, until June 30th I believe.
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    Bored with too much time on my hands

    I always see people doing horizontal smokers with tanks. Does anyone ever do vertical smokers with them?
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    exhaust vent question

    What difference does having an exhaust vent on top of the lid as opposed to having the gap around the lid make? I understand the reasoning for the charcoal grate and the sealing any air leaks arouhd the door and the vent mods on bottom.
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    last minute baby backs

    Picked up some baby backs tonight on an impulse. Dinner for a coupje of nights at work :) Probably should have cut yhem in half. Hopefully they are tasty!
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    london broil and pork tenderloin

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    Suggestions please!

    I am cooking different things in the smoker to take to work during the week. I'm sure others do so. What ate some tasty things to do? Thanks, Rob
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    Bacon wrapped chicken thighs

    This week I am giving bacon wrapped chicken thighs a try.  Just pulled 3 off, all between 165 and 170. The other 3 wont be long coming off, they were around 160.  Did it a little different this time, my last few attempts I tossed the meat in as soon as I dumped the chimney starter into the...
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    Sirloin Roast

    Bought me about a 2 3/4lb  sirloin roast today at the store, was hoping to find a boneless leg of lamb but no such luck. :(   I put a chipotle rub from a set my wife got me for our anniversary.   I am going to try and have it in the cooker by 8am and take it to around 140 or so.  Hopefully will...
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    Boneless Leg of lamb

    I want to try one sometime so I have a couple of questions. :). 1. My wife is not fond of a strong Smokey taste so what kind of wood and how much should be used? I have hickory chunks at home but I could get something fruity or I think I can get pecan pretty easily around here. 2. Is the 1...
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    My first attempt at a hamburger fatty..

    Decided to try my first fatty and was got it ready for throwing on the smoker tomorrow.  I don't think my wife is anywhere near as excited as I am.  She asked me what it was exactly and when I told her she called it a gut bomb and made a face.  I also learned an important lesson tonight... wax...
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    mmm loin back i mean baby back ribs?

    Picked up a couple of racks today at Sam's club...might pick up some more if the in laws come for dinner Sunday. Going to toss them in the smoker then along with about 4lbs of a Boston butt. My wife got me a set of rubs on Etsy I want to try out. :) Hopefully I don't end up with creosote ribs...
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