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    finally got the offset smoker working

    hi I finally got the offset smoker to temp first thing was I raised the grate with bricks found an awesome natural charcoal that actually works and am using these awesome firestick starters just 2 and the temp went from barely 170- 200 to an awesome 275-300 now I'm smoking a huge butt lol for...
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    ground brisket burgers

    hi all  first I wanted to say thanks to all for the wonderful pointers. finally found natural charcoal what a huge difference has anyone heard or has used ground brisket for burgers. if so would appreciate any good recipes thanx melanie
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    hi from new orleans la

    dont remember if i introduced myself my name is melanie i live in new orleans with 2 crazy cats. i love cooking baking gardening  and fishing. im new to offset smoking so bear with me and my 50 questions
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    newbie to offset smoker

    hi mike ty for the advice  tips and tricks I'm going to try and smoke a pork shoulder tonite and the operative word is try lol
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    newbie to offset smoker

    ty joe for the advise now I'm off to search for natural charcoal.
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    newbie to offset smoker

    hi  hardcooking I think it came from home depot I'm going to try this again if not ill turn it into a bbq pit only lol and go buy my propane upright smoker never had a problem with it
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    newbie to offset smoker

     hi mike ty for the info ill try the lump charcoal if I can find it lol and not soaking the wood I'm not used to using charcoal I had a upright propane smoker and I totally loved it . so the charcoal goes on the grates at the top and bottom of the smoking chamber
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    newbie to offset smoker

    hi everyone I inherited a riverside offset smoker/grill I cannot get the temp passed 200 I'm using kingsford briquettes and soaked hickory chunks. the thermometer I have is reading 185-200 and the temp gauge is reading around 200 any help suggestions is greatly appreciated. oh what are these...
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