Recent content by colleen
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How long does the "stall" last?
I ended up with a pork butt taking 24 hours last week! Yikes...it turned out great but holy cow that was a long time!- colleen
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- Forum: For New Members
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Pellets on Fire!
UPDATE…the grill is fine the operator (me!) was placing the burn pot and the grate incorrectly! Oh my gosh, I can not believe that I did not have obvious problems before now! I now have the burn pot properly placed, cemented in with furnace cement. (the newer versions come with the burn pot...- colleen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Brisket Question-Cooking Ahead of time
I reheated brisket just this last weekend. I used a low heat for a couple hours then just kept it on warm. It turned out perfect! -
Pellets on Fire!
Thank you deuce! I never give up! I am just glad I had the 4 hours of smoke before the pellets caught on fire. The meat smells really good and is doing fine in the oven. I will put the point I. The crock pot for "burnt" ends. After everyone eats I will tell the story! :). I did get a Nasty...- colleen
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pellets on Fire!
I am afraid to start over until I figure out the problem. I bet I need a new fan. Either way I can make this brisket turn out. I will not let this ruin my dinner!- colleen
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pellets on Fire!
I am SO BUMMED I have the brisket in the oven now (after putting out a fire and burning my arm!) Oh boy. I will contact tech support on Monday but in the mean time I am trying to figure out how to make burnt ends without the grill. I think I will just put the point in the slow cooker with...- colleen
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pellets on Fire!
Oh my gosh…the hopper with the pellets on my Louisiana CS450 smoker caught on fire! I ended up taking my brisket off and putting it in the oven.. I have had the smoker/grill for about 4 years and never had this happen before. What happened?? What do I do now? :(- colleen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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LOUISIANA GRILL DIGITAL UPGRADE
I just use a dual remote thermometer. It shows the BBQ temp and the meat temp so that is all I need. I no longer have to leave the house to check on the grill and/or check the temp of the meat. The BBQ temp on my smoker/grill stays stready as long as I don't open the lid!- colleen
- Post #7
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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New here!
Hi, My name is Colleen. I am in the Portland Oregon area. My smoker is a Louisiana Grill CS 450. I have had it for about 3 years and am still learning but everything turns out well so that part is great! My biggest issue is when to start cooking. I am making a brisket (9 LBS flat) for...
