Recent content by red oak

Gary, Thanks.....I can identify with the warm, breezy East Texas days.  I grew up in Texarkana, Texas.  Just think, you still have August to go through weather-wise.  Hot and humid.  After a 20 year career in the USAF and 25 years with one of the defense firms, I settled in Northern Va. I am...

Thanks for the welcome!! I plan to use a base of charcoal to get the wood going.  Concerning the wood, I recently split two cords of oak and hickory and, for the most part, the split wood is consistent in size.  All pieces are 18 inches long.  I am going to cut these in to 6 inch and 9 inch...

Hello, My name is Ed and I live in Northern Virginia.  I have been smoking meats for many, many years and love it.  Long live the Butts!!!!.  I received an Oklahoma Joe Highland for Fathers's Day.  It is assembled but not seasoned.  I did the high temp sealer between the two firebox halves and...