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    Ref; In Search of a Corn Salsa Recipe

    While this is labeled a salad, the consistency is more like a salsa or dip: http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/charcoal-grilled-corn-with-cream-cheese-and-chile/ You could skip the cream and the cheese, add roasted red onion and cilantro, and you'd have a killer corn salsa.
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    Pork butts

    Both my dad and I have/had the Cabela's Brand drum smoker manufactured by MES that had three racks. Have had to do multiple pork butt cooks for large family gatherings, and never staggered the positioning. They took a bit longer than anticipated to run (+/- 15 hours), but were able to get the...
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    Labor Day Charcoal Sales

    Never have or will use lighter fluid to light a cooking fire, but thought the freebie might be interesting to someone looking to start a campfire!
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    Seasoning a smoker

    Only build the fire in the firebox. It may make sense to wash out the cook chamber with water to get rid of any leftover residue from manufacturing. Let it dry completely before you season the chamber with some type of cooking oil. Personally, I used peanut oil and then burned a fire for 5+...
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    Labor Day Charcoal Sales

    Same deal in CO. Only difference: if you purchases 2 double bags, they'd throw a 32 oz can of lighter fluid for free (if one has a need for lighter fluid).
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    Where do you source your wood

    Here in CO, I've had to come to terms with the fact that I will have to burn a mix of charcoal and hardwoods because most hardwood is $8-10 per cubic foot and hardwood cords are as expensive is $650 per cord. Being in Indiana, hopefully you can get access to some white oak or another hardwood...
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    Cutting up my new Yoder Wichita (minor mods)

    I think my issue has been trying to run closer to 225 in 90 degree no humidity weather and have choked too much air to the fire. To your point, 250 seems to run just fine.
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    Gaskets for a Horizon Smoker

    Hey everyone: Looking for a bit of a better seal on my Horizon smoker. The bottom of the cook chamber door and the firebox aren't air tight, and I'd like to get it as tight as possible. Has anyone had experience with the self stick gaskets like these...
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    Where can I get deals on meat in the Denver area

    Not sure what your storage situation is, but there are a lot of ranchers east of Castle Rock running cattle. May be worth your time to investigate where you may be able to buy directly. One option: https://www.theelbertmeatco.com/ Personally, I was able to pickup a quarter from a friend for...
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    Overnight Fire Maintenance

    Agree with Kurd. I also have a Horizon. Done limited cooking/seasoning but it maintains temperature very well when using the charcoal basket. The manual recommended that seasoning be done at 250 and it was a breeze to do with charcoal/wood chips. Once up to temp, it easily held 250 for 4+...
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    Cutting up my new Yoder Wichita (minor mods)

    Being in CO and a newbie to fire management on an offset, I'll be very interested in hearing how your mods work since I'm worried that altitude is going to be a battle in terms of white smoke and fuel consumption.
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    Yoder Loaded Wichita vs the Horizon 20” RD Special Marshall

    Bus- Ruffs BBQ Shoppe up in Golden carries Horizon's line. I went up in March and was able to see a floor model which helped make the decision between the Yoder and the Horizon. Looked at the Yoder at Proud Souls and it ended up coming down to the movable heat management plate that came with...
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    Yoder Loaded Wichita vs the Horizon 20” RD Special Marshall

    Hey everyone. Thanks for all of the info above. Been swamped with work and the smoker build took quite a bit longer than I had anticipated, but appreciate everyone's advice. I ended up getting the Horizon 20" RD Special Marshall due primarily to the movable tuning plate. Ordered it on April...
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    Yoder Loaded Wichita vs the Horizon 20” RD Special Marshall

    Thanks Wichita Chef. I too have had the ability to put my hands on both versions here in Denver, and both dealers were wise. It's a tough decision to make between the two since they are so similar. Don't know how much value the adjustable heat management plate in the Horizon vs the Yoder...
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    Yoder Loaded Wichita vs the Horizon 20” RD Special Marshall

    HI Everyone: I’ve been lurking for a while trying to gather information on purchasing my first stick burner and was hoping someone had some hands-on experience with the two models I’ve narrowed my search down to: The Yoder Loaded Wichita and the Horizon 20” RD Special Marshall. Little about...
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