Recent content by Reece
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New to smoking and need help!
Well guys, I jumped feet first in for Father’s Day today and cooked a 12lb brisket. There were definitely some things i could have done better, but over all it came out great. 6 guest said it was the best brisket they’ve ever had! -
New to smoking and need help!
Well, I lit my pit and started another trial run today. I was fighting it a bit (much better than previous times) but then it started to rain.. I have seen the most consistent temps since this rain started and it’s kind of aggrivating. Lol. -
New to smoking and need help!
I built it by myself and it was incredibly difficult to bolt the firebox to the cooking chamber. I had to get inventive with some jack stands and wood just to stab the bolts. But if you get someone to help hold the larger pieces while you bolt them up, it should only take 1.5 to 2 hours to get... -
New to smoking and need help!
I’ve only been letting my coals set for about 20-30 minutes, but yes I am keeping the smoke stack open and using the intake vents to regulate temps. Maybe on the next dry run I’ll try to let my coals settle out a bit longer. -
New to smoking and need help!
There is a grate for the coals to sit on. I actually had to turn it sideways to keep the ashes from smothering the fire, but once I did that and added a charcoal basket, it helped some but not enough for me to comfortably put meat on. This baffle between the fire box and cook chamber seems to be... -
New to smoking and need help!
If I’m being completely honest, I just wrapped one of the grates in aluminum foil and leaned it up against the opening between the firebox and the cooking chamber and I’ve already seen better stability out of the pit! Thanks for the baffle tip man! -
New to smoking and need help!
I am glad it was long winded. Unfortunately, I did have to put it together myself but afterwards, I sealed just about every crack with hi temp silicon and used some thermal gasket around the lids. I also have a digital thermometer that I have tried placing throughout the pit with no luck. I... -
New to smoking and need help!
Well, I have made most of the suggested mods to the smoker. The only one I haven’t done is the plate in the bottom of the smoker. But my understanding is that that is for more even temps throughout the cooking chamber. I’m having issues with keeping the fire at a constant temp. -
New to smoking and need help!
Hi, I am very new to smoking. In fact, I haven’t even smoked my first cut of meat yet. I was given an Oklahoma Joe Highland as an early Father’s Day gift. I’m starting with a few dry runs before I try to throw any meat on this pit. I am having issues with the pit maintaining a constant heat. If...
