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    Here's my issue with pellet smokers

    Thank you for the feedback everyone.
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    Here's my issue with pellet smokers

    The brisket turned out pretty good anyway. The bottom 1/8" was a little crispy but the rest of the brisket turned out awesome. Instead of doing dinner, everyone was able to come over for lunch. Snapped these photos before the entire thing was hoovered up.
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    Here's my issue with pellet smokers

    Just smoked a 20 lb. brisket on GMG Daniel Boone. Members of this community have helped me learn techniques and things to watch out for. One of the best bits of advice was to get an Inkbird wifi thermometer so I know what the actual temp is inside my cook chamber. The 20 pounder was started...
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    Looking for offset wood smoker N. California or Oregon

    We're located in Sonoma but will be moving to Oregon next month. Looking for an offset approximately 48" long with smoke stack centered. Need it to be around 1/4" thick. Someone on this board suggested KAT smokers from Modesto, which look to be my #1 choice but hoping to find something used...
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    Blakes (Newby) Offset smoker build

    Welcome! Once you get your smoker built, you have some of the world's best wine to go with your BBQ. I've had some Pinot Noir and Syrah from NZ that is out of this world. On a side note, my understanding about good airflow is you want your smoke stack attached right in the center of the end...
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    Best place to get get an offset smoker in Northern California?

    Thanks for the tip. I'm thinking somewhere around $1,000 - $1,500
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    Best place to get get an offset smoker in Northern California?

    Looking to get a backyard offset wood smoker around Sonoma. Home Depot and Lowe's have Oklahoma Joes but I'd like something a bit nicer. Any suggestions?
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    My first brisket!

    It would be hard to start a diet in the new year if that was how my briskets turned out.
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    Brisket issues

    What's the 40-140 rule?
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    If pellet smokers cook using convection, what does that mean for cook times and temps?

    Thank you for taking the time to type out a detailed answers. This is exactly what I was wanting to understand. As an 8-yr pellet smoker owner I'm still learning about how to use my tool to create the end result I'm after.
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    Help selecting an offset smoker for Dad’s birthday

    Looking for recommendations for a backyard offset smoker as well. I live in Sonoma and can only seem to find offset smokers at Lowe's and Home Depot. The brands they carry are Oklahoma Joe's and a few Horizon smokers. Anyone have suggestions about the best offset in Northern California?
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    My First Tri Tip

    Nice! That's exactly how I do my Tri Tips as well. I do 2 hours at 225° and then get my gas grill rip roarin' hot. Then I sear the Tri Tip for 2-3 minutes each side then let it rest. Great technique.
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    Brisket Fat Cap Up or Down?

    I too have a Green Mountain Grill and have also smoked 6 briskets. Half were done fat side up and the other half fat side down. After the last one I had an epiphany. The pellet smokers use convection heat, which is different than the heat generated by an offset wood smoker. Convection cooking...
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    If pellet smokers cook using convection, what does that mean for cook times and temps?

    Wondering if anyone else with a pellet smoker sees any differences between cook times and temps for pellet grills when trying to replicate a recipe cooked on an indirect wood smoker. In an oven, convection cooking takes less time than standard cooking. If the same principal holds true with...
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    Brisket Fat Cap Up or Down?

    There's a few threads on everyone's personal faves. I use the probe on the GMG which alerts me on my phone when it reaches a defined temp. I also use a ThermoPro wifi thermostat that sits on the grate.
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