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    Need a rib smoker!

    That’s pretty much all i need and maybe butt loads of wings. I’m leaning towards the pbx as I save up for my Fridge 48!
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    Need a rib smoker!

    Have any of you used anything like a gateway or pbc? I’ve also considered a hunsaker.
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    Need a rib smoker!

    I’ve used rib racks but I need a smoker for like a dozen racks
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    Need a rib smoker!

    I’ve looked at the Backwoods. They are on my list.
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    Bird is the word!!! How do you cook yours???

    I like cooking the birds outside. That way mama and I can stay out of each other’s way in the kitchen!
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    Need a rib smoker!

    Charcoal / wood is preferred.
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    Bird is the word!!! How do you cook yours???

    This year I did two 12-13lbs. I tried MC bird baptism for 24hrs and air dried for 24hrs. I smoked the first bird for 2hrs and deep fried the 2nd bird. I then deep fried the first bird for maybe 10 mins. Smoke/fried is my new go to. Side note: Holy Voodoo was excellent for the smoke/fried...
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    Need a rib smoker!

    Good morning friends. I need a well built smoker that can handle at least 12 slabs of ribs. I don’t really have a budget since I would pay more for quality but I don’t really want to spend $6-7000 either. I’ve considered lone star cabinets and ivs. Also the TMG fridge. The initial costs...
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    Meat from Costco?

    My neighbors are members and have a tendency to show up with a stack of ribs or a pork butt. The ribs are usually at least as good as my grocery store and the pork butts have always striked me as odd. They are always thinner, longer, and they smoke a lot faster than any butt I would buy.
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    Kettle question

    I was in your shoes a couple years ago. I love my 26, but I only really use it when I need more space or searing . I’m using my Big Joe 2 for just about everything now days
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    Santa Maria Grill

    That thing is awesome!!
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    New in Northeast Indiana

    I’m up in Fort Wayne
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    New in Northeast Indiana

    Not to far. I’m down in Fort Wayne
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    New in Northeast Indiana

    Thanks to each of you!
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    New in Northeast Indiana

    Hello from Indiana. I’m new to the forum but I’ve been cooking outdoors for a long time. I’m currently rocking a Kamado Joe BJ 2, 26” Weber kettle, and a Blackstone griddle. I also use a fire spit and more cast iron than I have storage space for.
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