Recent content by mackguy

Mine is a relative cheapo too, just one I picked up from Walmart, presumedly better than guessing. Interesting idea on clips etc.. will have to ponder that.

Yes I've read that here as well.. My meat thermometer has 4 channels, would I be able to stick one of those on the great next to the meat to get an idea, or is there something else entirely? I'm new to this whole thing. I actually had my phone out all ready to, but it's hard to get in and snap...

I had read that you're supposed to cook brisket to 200, so I had that in my mind, plus just remembering the scale wrong (my thermometer even had it handily marked I just thought I knew better apparently...) I will probably aim for 125-130 next time and see what that gets me. I think it also...

Had some family over this weekend and decided to try out the smoker for the first time really. I'd seasoned it and done a quick pork roast a couple months ago but I'm not really counting that. Just immediate family and somewhat short notice, went to the local butcher the morning of and just...

Yes, I've been doing lots of searching trying to learn some stuff, so far I haven't needed to ask a question, but I'm sure I'll find some.

New guy here from Lexington... work in Greensboro. Good to see some locals!

Hi everyone, I'm a proud, recently new owner of a OK Joe Longhorn combo. My wife isn't into using charcoal for cooking, but I've always used a Weber kettle. We decided to "compromise" and get a combo unit, so we have gas for quick burgers & hotdogs, with the option to smoke larger roasts etc...