Recent content by deke77

I'm beginning my first home made smoker. I want to use with either wood or charcoal and I have a 60 x 30 tank for the cooking chamber. What is a good rule of thumb for sizing the fire box? I didn't want to build one too small but I also want to be fiscally conscious and not over-size if I don't...

I have a secret weapon that I have used on several batches of wine. Typically, I make wild fruit wines such as blackberry, raspberry, etc. mixed with juice from home-grown Concord grapes. I ferment until dry, rack to remove most of the yeast, kill the remaining yeast, and after a week I make a...

I put an Afterburner in my ECB and I love it. I did 20 lbs of Butt for my son's High School graduation party last weekend without a hitch. I left in the water pan and the pork was extremely moist. All-around good investment in my opinion.

I keep the "big dog" (Smoke-n-Pit) covered but my precious ECB sleeps in the garage. I bought a cover from Brinkman for the "pit" through Amazon. It is very heavy and is lined.

Thanks for the hearty welcome...I'm looking forward to the journey.

I saw placing the thermometer probe in a potato mentioned in an earlier post. What gives? Does anyone have a picture to show me what it should look like?

I just getting started, my mother-in-law bought me a Brinkman Smoke-N-Pit (what a great lady!) and I'm looking for pointers. Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise. Deke77