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I just got a Pitboss Austin XL on FB Marketplace. Everything seems to run fine but when I did a test run, I just worried that there wasn't enough smoke being produced. I know I want the "clear blue smoke" so not seeing smoke is actually a good thing, I just wanted to see what people think. Do...
I am making smoked brisket chili for an upcoming Super Bowl Party. In the past I have made smoked brisket chili by just replacing ground beef with smoked brisket. That time I don't think I had enough meat, so I intend to add ground beef with the smoked brisket. I am planning on cooking it all...
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I was asked to smoke pulled chicken for Christmas Eve. I was just curious what people would say is the best way to do it. Would it be better to smoke a couple whole chickens or a just do breasts or thighs? What is the best way to keep them moist? best way to keep it warm (I will be...
I do a couple turkeys for thanksgiving and I used to inject them with butter but we now have some dairy allergies. Is there something else I can use to inject with? does olive oil or another type of fat replace the moisture in the turkey that butter adds? or should I just not do any of that...
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I am making chili for my niece's birthday party coming up. I decided I would be able to smoke some brisket to use for the meat, but my question is more related to the chili recipe. I have a recipe that I use for ground beef but I know the brisket with have a different flavor. Should I...
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I am smoking for a church gathering in a couple weeks and the expected amount or people is between 175-200. I am looking to smoke between 75-100lbs of pulled pork. I have a couple pits but I don't think I can do it all in one smoke the day of and I am disinclined to even attempt that in...
Bung holes were removed and there are already 3 air holes cut into the bottom. My guess was that there was some type of glue situation but I was curious if this has happened to anyone or how to prevent it.
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I am working on building my first UDS. I bought a food grade barrel from a place that sells food oil. I started burning it out over the weekend. I did a burn out on Saturday for a few hour and then again on Sunday. When I put the lid back on after my last burnout, it got stuck. I am...
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I just got two drums to build into UDSs. My problem is that I didn't ask the right questions before I picked them up. They didn't come with detachable lids. My cousins has an angle grinder that I can use to cut off the top but I have a few questions before I get started.
The drums came...
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I am preparing for my first UDS build but I have a few questions.
Is it necessary for me to have a heat deflector? I was considering getting a pizza stone to possible mount on top of my charcoal basket if I need to. I have seen a lot that don't have one, so I was just curious if anyone...
I am doing the turkeys this year for thanksgiving and I have two 25 pound turkeys. They are being brined but I am looking for some advice. I am doing them in a Oklahoma joe highland and I was planning for about 5 hours. Has anybody done this before and can give me some advice on how long and...
Hi, I’m new to the offset smoker. I have been using an electric and a vertical charcoal for about a year, but I just got an Oklahoma Joe Highland. I am really struggling to maintain keep temps where I want them. Any tricks or tips? Do you maintain based on amount of fuel? Is it based on vents...
Quick question. I just got an Oklahoma Joe highland and am currently seasoning it. My question is about the thermometer. It has the standard Oklahoma Joe thermometer built in but I put a Chugod probe on the rack. They are 20-30 degrees different. I am inclined to trust the probe, but I...
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I am new to smoking and my mom is wanting to do briskets for some guests. I have done a ton of research and am feeling alright about my ability to do it. My questions are about the amount of brisket I can do. I have a Kenmore electric standing smoker and I don't think I can fit a full...
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