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    Looking for opinions on new bottom firebox for Chargriller Super Pro smoker

    Hey guys, A little history and short story and an early warning I have long posts but I like detail! I have some ideas and love to fabricate and just looking for some thoughts and opinions on a more efficient setup for a new firebox for my Chargriller Super Pro barrel style smoker.  It...
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    Looking for a Turkey Fryer

    I have been deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving for about 10 years and never any catastrophies as of yet!  Both Daves mentioned great tips and advice above (as others have too!).  I have had two different fryers and both were propane fueled.  The first one was a three leg design which was...
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    First attempt at smoking a whole turkey today

    Thanks guys! Yeah the temp being up in 4 hours sure caught me off guard!  We just finished a late lunch and werent hungry yet haha thats why it got to sit inside for a few hours wrapped up. It was very windy and I built a large box/shield to go around the firebox side of the smoker to help out...
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    First attempt at smoking a whole turkey today

    Well I was trying to post pics haha.  I have always used photobucket for pics on forums but on this one it is only showing the links and not the pics Edit- I just read in the info section how to insert pics direct from computer and this seems to work ok. I used a base of charcoal in the...
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    Breast or Whole Turkey

    I just tried a whole turkey yesterday (started a thread also) and I was very impressed with how it came out.  I agree most people are after just the white meat/breast- including myself before this one but wow the legs and wings were terrific!  I think I enjoyed those parts more than the breast...
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    First attempt at smoking a whole turkey today

    Thanks for the info.  The turkey turned out great IMO especially being first try!  I wrapped the legs about 3 hours in as some have suggested and left the rest open.  It was a 12 lb turkey and was done in just about 4 hours which I thought was a bit too soon but was very windy so my temp...
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    First attempt at smoking a whole turkey today

    For almost 10 years now we have had Thanksgiving dinner for our families at our house and have been deep frying turkeys which always come out great.  I have been smoking pork and beef for several years and never braved up to a turkey- well I decided I am going to give it a try. This has always...
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    Hello from NE Indiana

    Hi guys and gals.  I have been reading on this forum for quite a while and have been smoking various meats since around 2006 on my smoker and several years before on my gas and charcoal grills.  This is a great forum with a lot of very helpful members and I would like to thank all of you for all...
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    Contest Fail, Fatty Success - Cleveland Polish Boy Fatty

    Im late to the party for this recipe but wow that looks great!  I saw the Man vs Food episode you listed and have wanted to try a Polish Boy ever since, what a way to round it out!  I will definately be giving this a try and thanks for sharing
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