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    Funky Smell After Resting Smoked Brisket in Cooler

    I'm glad I'm not the only one noticing this. I think pit 4 brains summed it up best about towels in a warm, damp environment in a cooler with steamy beef creates that funky smell.
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    Funky Smell After Resting Smoked Brisket in Cooler

    I think this makes the most sense and agree that it does not affect the taste of the meat. Thanks!
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    Funky Smell After Resting Smoked Brisket in Cooler

    Haha, yes I wash with soap and water between uses and let it air dry.
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    Funky Smell After Resting Smoked Brisket in Cooler

    I've also rested in a soft cooler and an electric smoker...same result. I always wash the towels after each use (I don't use towels in the electric smoker of course) so I eliminated the towels. Also, I wrap in foil so it should keep out smells from any of the vessels I use.
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    Funky Smell After Resting Smoked Brisket in Cooler

    I usually get my meat from Costco and sometimes the local grocery store. I don't think it's the quality of the meat. Maybe it's just me and my sense of smell.
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    Funky Smell After Resting Smoked Brisket in Cooler

    Hi All, After smoking brisket/beef ribs, I rest them on the counter until it cools to about 170-180 F internal. Then I'll keep it wrapped in butcher paper and then wrap in foil. I place it in an Igloo lined with towels for 1-3 hours. When I pull it from the cooler it has a funky odor. The...
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    I'm curious if you were getting thin blue smoke. Is 22% standard for INTERNAL moisture content? I thought the recommended moisture content is below 20% and better if it's around 10% but that may be for an external reading.
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    Thanks for the info. I agree with you on the split size. I plan to source my own firewood and plan to cut to 8"-12" lengths and split to about 2" wide on average. Seems like anything bigger would not provide clean smoke. Living in the Phoenix area with the long, hot and dry summers should...
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    Conrad, this is EXTREMELY helpful and motivating. Your brisket and ribs look amazing, good job! I also plan to do the Harry Soo method and finish in either the oven or pellet grill. That's good info on the "heat sink" keeping temps in check. I'm definitely looking forward to it and I'm...
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    @ConrodM I'm hoping for at least 20 minutes and really hoping I can get 30-45 minutes between splits. I'm sure there will be some variability depending on size of splits and how long they have been seasoned. I agree that a 30 deg swing is something I could live with. I'm sure it take more...
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    I'm not looking for a set it and forget, I already have a pellet smoker for that. However, I'm not sure I'm up for tending to an offset for a 12+ hour cook if I have to tend to it every 15-20 minutes. What size splits are you using? I've seen Jeremy Yoder recommend using 1"x2"x7" splits in...
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    I'm leaning on having one built for me. Old Country is saying that they are backordered until at least November and Academy doesn't have any Brazos' in stock to ship. I've considered Bell Fabs but he's also 10-12 weeks out. I'm really trying to keep it with $2K. I figure if an offset is not...
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    Should I purchase a COS (Cheap Offset Smoker) to learn fire management?

    @bill1 and @ConrodM thanks for the replies. I have decided to go with a 1/4" or thicker offset. I have also heard that it's easier to manage on a rig with thicker steel so I'm to go that route. Even if I find out I don't like tending to a fire I would be able to recoup most of what I pay for it.
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    Smoker build

    Reviving this thread to see if @daveomak has any thoughts on collectors. I'm in the process of designing a traditional flow offset and also wonder if there are benefits in a collector. In theory it seems like a good idea to balance the exhaust horizontally. However, not sure how much it...
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    First Off-Set Smoker Drawings - Advice Welcomed

    I am also working on a smoker build and have done fairly extensive research on it. I plan to build one with a CC that's 20" Diam X 48" long and FB 20" D X 24" long. Feldon's calculator puts this at 150% of recommended volume. Feldon's calculator recommends FB be 1/3 volume of CC. I agree...
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