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  1. jack l

    Smoked Turkey Legs

    County fair starts at the end of this month here in Oklahoma. About ten years ago my wife and daughters complained about how expensive smoked turkey legs were at the Tulsa fair (think about $16.00 then). I decided to smoke some using pop's brine recipe. They have become a tradition this time of...
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    Funny story. Over ten years ago, my younger brother bought a grill on Craigslist and asked if I could pick it up and pay the guy, then he would reimburse me. Not sure of the gauge of iron, but it sat in the back of my truck for 2-3 days until I could get my son in-law to help me get it off. It...
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    Cast iron brands

    I agree with those who say Lodge is good. I have 12, 15 and 17 inch skillets as well as 7 and 9 quart dutch ovens. But if not mentioned I also have a 14 quart dutch oven, 22 inch skillet and a heavy duty roasting pan all from Bayou Classic. The 14 quart dutch oven is my go to for cooking large...
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    Removing rust from Dutch Oven - what to do?

    I received an email from Lodge cast iron in the past week, advertising a rust eraser. It can be found here. Not sure how good they work, but Lodge makes good cast iron cookware.
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    Howdy from Bixby OK

    It may be Glenpool. I take it the Spartans will continue their run for a dynasty this fall?
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    Thanks for the help. I have a guy that works on appliances generally. I will have him look at it, but I sent the company owner (Steve) an email since it could be the controller has played out as well. In that case, I may as well find a new smoker since those run $375 bucks for a new one. I...
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    Edit this post. After seeing your post, I did some research and finally contacted Camp Chef. They were ambiguous in saying they are discontinuing the smoker in the same breath of saying the currently have none available. I asked for clarification, and they informed me that they discontinued the...
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    Howdy from Bixby OK

    Welcome from up the street in Tulsa! You do know that Jeff lives in Bixby?
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    After reviewing and comparing smokers, I decided I will most like grab a propane instead of electric. I have narrowed it down to Camp Chef's Smoke Vault. I only need it for low slow cooks, but realize it will travel well along with my burner. Problem is, when I checked for availability at the...
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    Correct. I've had a 3-D since 2016. Electric smokers in general are best used for low and slow cooks. I don't think I ever used mine with a temp over 250. The problem is lengthy cooks will wear on any electric smoker over time. My Smokin-It 3-D shows Hs on both screens of my auber. Can't get...
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    Electric smokers are pretty much good for low slow smoking (no more than 250 degrees). Had you thought about a propane smoker?
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    Smoker Purchase Suggestion

    Good discussion. I've had a plethora of smokers in the past. Years ago my brother asked me to grab a smoker he purchased for scrap iron. It cost $50.00. I told him I am keeping it. That thing is built like a tank, made of heavy cast iron. Probably weights about 250 lbs. I purchased a...
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    I don't get the hate on Pellet Smokers.

    There is a saying that if you have to put sauce on the barbecue then it's not barbecue. I have gone to so-called BBQ joints over the years and recognized quickly the meat had not been smoked, but baked then varied seasons and BBQ sauce added. I have never owned a pellet smoker but that seems...
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    Anybody besides me PO'd about Home and Auto Insurance ?

    Just glad I am not alone in homeowners insurance going up. I filed exempt for property insurance, but there way around it is increase the value of the property. Sheesh.
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    Cure time in fridge

    Thanks guys, I should have looked at the next topic and my question would have been answered. I using Jeff's recipe for brining a 14.5 lb. brisket for pastrami. I usually follow his recommendation of 10 days, but was not going to smoke until 03/10/23, I started my brining process on 02/19/23...
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