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    Turkey Day Offerings

    I thank both of you. The birds were indeed very tasty. I hope y'all had a happy thanksgiving as well! My turkeys have become a requested staple at our family holiday gatherings. I have been smoking turkey's for the past 5 yrs, or so. This was the first time I ever photographed, and posted...
  2. Turkey Day Offerings

    Turkey Day Offerings

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    Turkey Day Offerings

    I just pulled these bad boys out of the smoker. Started them at 0400 and they came off at 1035. Hickory smoked at 250 - 275. The birds are 14.75 lbs each pre-cooked weight. I just wanted to show what I've been up to today. Let the feeding commence! Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. May...
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    Brick smoker - Compete how to

    That's a cool little bee hive you've got there. How do you like raising bees? I've been toying with the idea ever since I spoke to a couple of bee keepers at the Texas State Fair this past year. It sounds like a fun, educational, and beneficial hobby in which to get involved. However, I hate...
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    Howdy From Texas!

    Gentlemen, Thanks for putting out the welcome mat. I look forward to becoming an active member here. I'll post up a few pics of my wares the next time I fire up and I'll give a few details on the preparations I do before putting the fat in the fire. Hopefully the end product will look as...
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    Howdy From Texas!

    New member here... I'm Andrew. I'm from Fort Worth, Texas. I've been smoking meats for about 5 years. I'm interested in constructing a brick backyard smoker and I struck upon this forum while looking for info and plans for one. I am by no means an expert at the art of smoking but I do...
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    Brick smoker - Compete how to

    Wes, I happened upon this forum last night, while looking for info and plans for brick smokers, and I read the thread from start to finish. Like all the others, I must say, your workmanship is impressive! I love the look of your smoker. It's design is in line with my thoughts and aspirations...
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