Recent content by snipermerc

Well, the 400' for 30 min didn't work on 2x half racks however did a bit more searching and found out that people have been finishing their ribs at 250 in the oven. Tried it 250 for 2 hours, CAME OUT TONS BETTER. So, looks like I may be able to salvage the two full racks I have left they are...

All I can say about this batch is @#*&$(@#*$ Attempting to salvage them by wrapping in tinfoil with some water added and finishing them in the over at 400' for 30 minutes.

I think that may have been part of the problem, air gap wasn't large enough. 6.5 hours of smoking, nice bark on them but they aren't falling apart like I normally make them. :( another 1/2 hour of twice saucing and they are coming out (another 5 minutes) Wonder if I can get them softer by...

 I am having a hell of a time getting anything above 225 tempurature, even after throwing on a new batch of red hot coals, its running wide open. Just wondering if I should clean out whats in there now and start with a brand new batch of coals..

Yeesh, took an hour and 15 minutes to get it to 225. shut down the air inlet to 20% and the chimney to 20% (roughly) lets see how the temp goes after a bit. BTW the fire wool gasket I used is same thickness that was recommended and so far doesn't completely seal the chamber :( I have the toggle...

Here's the temporary diffuser mod. 2 grill racks covered in tinfoil. $4 ;)

It is up and rolling!!! Seasoned it this morning, just added some more coals to keep it going. Got 3 racks of ribs on, little apple wood added to the firebox. I did a temporary fix for the diffuser plate. Wrapped two grill racks in tin foil, one is at 45' propped up over the firebox opening...

Hello to all :) From Seattle WA, Living in Mesa AZ Just picked up my first real smoker, an Oklahoma Joe Highland. Already started the mods, (rtv, lavalock gasket, 3" duct elbow, toggle locks) and will season it come Monday morning with a couple racks of ribs for dinner that night. :) Rest of...