Recent content by flourchild20

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...

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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...