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    First Rib Smoke With QueView

    Sorry for the late QView but I know everyone one here can appreciate how hard it was to roll myself to the computer. Okay after I wrapped them in smoked them in foil I wrapped them in paper and threw em in a cooler for 45 minutes maybe. So, When I picked them up they snapped!!! Which I here...
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    First Rib Smoke With QueView

    yes sir i peeled it off first thing I did
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    First Rib Smoke With QueView

    Okay I'm using Hickory with a little bit of cherry and Royal Oak Lump.
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    First Rib Smoke With QueView

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    Minneapolis/St Paul getting POUNDED right now

    Crap that blows I live in WI so that means I'll be waking up to this!!! Time to pull the smoker into the garage!
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    First Rib Smoke With QueView

    Okay so up until this point I've never whole heartedly attempted ribs. So, Here is the plan. Prep: Trim off the flap and excess fat Marinate: 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 1/2 Cup Apple Juice 1tbsp of Sea Salt 1tsp of Liquid Smoke (Hickory) Just for the flavor Season: Using...
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    My Char-Griller Mods

    "Used less charcoal, more air. had good smoke and coals lasted as long if not longer than before." I have to agree 100% here I can not jam pack the sfb with charcoal or wood anymore. However, the fuel last a lot longer and I conserve more lump in the process achiving the same tempetures.
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    My Char-Griller Mods

    Smoked with it over the weekend and it worked like a champ. A small amount of smoke still gets out around the corners but its minor. Originally I was going to put a gasket on but the fit on the angle is actually perfect so I didn't need it on the back. Like I said I took a bunch of newspaper...
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    My Char-Griller Mods

    I have to give some props to ncodave and the team for helping me get my grill back into shape after a nasty issue occured. The Mod listed below is how I've sealed my main chamber. I'm no machinist but I think I did a pretty good job. I also use Fire Gasket between the SFB and Main Grill (as...
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    New Guy!

    Welcome to SMF Is it the Silver smoker?
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    greetings from north-central montana

    My wife doesn't eat fish :-( so i don't get a chance to smoke it... sigh. But will be looking forward to some qview from you. Welcome to the forums.
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    First Timer in Alabama

    Great Nice inheritence you got there. Welcome to SMF
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    New from Denver

    Definitly check out the mods this grill is an amazing bargain and after about $70 it can be much better. Theres an entire thread on midifing it.
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    Hello from Memphis

    Hello From Wisconsin. Memphis is where I got hooked on this addiction. I love it! You will surely be a great addition
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    Hello from TN

    Welcome to SMF!
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