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    Brisket Question

    My smoking chart says 1.5 hours per pound of brisket. I have two small 1.5 lb briskets to smoke. Question. Do I smoke these two at 1.5 TOTAL hours (putting them both on at the same time) or 4.5 hours TOTAL time (putting them both on at the same time) I know this may sound like a dumb question...
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    (Free Recipe Secret) & To Foil or Not To Foil. ... That is the Question (Pork Ribs)

    Hey folks! Glad to be back after a long spell of not posting. I personally have been doing my Baby Backs in a 2-1-1 routine, and the results have been fantastic, Recently, I did a 2-1 DONE and it was equally great. I have been reading about people not foiling for good results. Here is the...
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    Pork Side Recipe

    Hey Fellow Smokers! Got a new thing to smoke, well new for me that is. Stopped by a place called Billys BBQ in Wallace NC and bought a 4 pound Pork SIDE the other day. ************************************************** ************* Update: Turns out, this is a 4lb piece from the belly. It...
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    My First Pulled Pork: Temp not Time!

    Sorry it took so long to get back with you guys! But the Pulled Pork turned out PERFECT! Everyone commented on how juicy and flavorful it was! The Lesson: Go by Temperature, NOT TIME! Now I was fortunate enough to start early thinking I had a full 10-12 smoking day ahead of me. Id rather that...
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    My First Pulled Pork: Temp not Time!

    Howdy smoking partners, Q here. Ok, so here we go: Bought two pork shoulders each a little shy of 6 lbs a piece. Having some friends over for an anniversary party today. So Friday night, I cleaned em up under cold water. Then put some olive oil over em, then some brown mustard, and finally...
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    Pork Butt Basics

    Thanks everyone. So I guess from what I am reading, I will need 8-10 hours for the two boston butts to cook thru. I will follow the suggestions and let you know how it turns out on Sunday. Thanks for all the tips! q
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    Pork Butt Basics

    Ok everyone! Q here, and I am sharing with the forum, my very first attempt at Pulled pork! I have a party coming up this Sunday, and intend on smoking 2 6lb or so, pork butts. I read the stickies and need some tips from you "elder smokers" out there. (oh, here is a question: How many people...
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    Pork Ribs: To cut or Not to cut? That is the Question!

    I believe when I was in Nashville downtown at Jack's BBQ, they didnt cut them. However doesnt the different part of the ribs cook at different times? So If I didnt cut them, would I still use the 3-2-1 method? q
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    Pork Ribs: To cut or Not to cut? That is the Question!

    OK, got a honking 6lb rack of Pork Spare ribs! Im smokin 'em tomorrow along with a single rack of Beef Ribs! I intend on doing the 3-2-1 method on BOTH racks... (any suggestions otherwise kindly do share) Here is the question: Do I cut the Pork ribs St Louis Style, or just smoke the whole...
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    Smoked London Broil???

    Were you going to include some pics? q
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    Smoked London Broil???

    Ok here is one: Has anyoner ever smoked a london broil? I got a pretty large one the other day, about 5 lbs or so, and was thinking about smoking it for a different taste. I normally just grill em, but I thought I would ask the smokers out there if they ever smoked one and with what results...
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    2-2-1 Baby Back Brine PICS!

    Hey Franklin! No I didnt brine the ribs, the thread started out with me asking about whether or not anyone ever brined Baby Backs and if so, what results were achieved. So these ribs are just the 2-2-1 method with lots of rub left on em overnight before the smoke! Em, they were some tasty ribs! q
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    Beef Ribs 3-2-1?

    I just did some Baby Backs the 2-2-1 method. They were outrageous! Seriously the Best Ribs I ever made. Now, can I do Beef Ribs in a similar fashion? Any suiggestions? Thanks! q
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    2-2-1 Baby Back Brine PICS!

    These were Carolina Pride baby backs I got at a local Lowes Food store, on sale for $2.99 a lb! Each were about 2 to 2.5 lbs each, so we had about 11-12 lbs of ribs! Yee Haw! Can't beat $2.99 a lb! (They normally sell for 4.99 a lb round here in the local food stores. They are about 5 to 7.99 a...
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    2-2-1 Baby Back Brine PICS!

    Here are the rest of the shots! After waiting about 15 minutes ( I had to hide them in my cool oven so no one would eat em) to let the juices settle, I cut em up... Here is a close up.. nice red smoke ring.... Its finally meal time! Sides of Slaw, Baked beans, and potato salad! I also...
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