Need input please.

robbie dean

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I had an old electric range that I converted into smoker. It is working good but I was looking for input from more experienced builders. I am planning on smoking a couple of turkeys using a honey brine recipe for thanksgiving.
I have cooked a butt in in last weekend, did some modifications and just took a center cut porkloin out.
Wondering exactly what Ya'll look for in a great smoker to see of I need to do more or maybe less to my build.

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trippy

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• Nov 24, 2015

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To me it looks great. I will say it might be too small for 2 turkeys. Be one at a time anyway. Perfect for some family cooks. If you have good heat control and it holds fire for a long cook I think you have a winner.

 

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kc5tpy

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Hi.  

!  If it ain't broke, don't fix it!  Looks great to me.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

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robbie dean

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• Nov 24, 2015

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Trippy said:

To me it looks great. I will say it might be too small for 2 turkeys. Be one at a time anyway. Perfect for some family cooks. If you have good heat control and it holds fire for a long cook I think you have a winner.

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I made 2 charcoal baskets for it. One will last about 4 hrs until I have to start opening the intake a little. I can usually keep it going another hour or so (this is maintaining the temp at 225-230) I will have the other basket getting ashy and then swap them.
Also I have 3 racks and I will butterfly the turkeys. Hope they come out good......to be on the safe side I think I will follow your advice and do them separate.