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    Do you all track specific details around your smokes? If so, I made an Android app to track everything that you might find useful.

    I initially got into smoking around 8 or so months ago and really found a passion for it. When I started at first I was writing down everything in a notepad to keep track of exactly what I did so I could do it again if it was great or never do it again if it sucked. But I didn't have the...
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    Brisket bark

    Maybe throw that sucker back in the smoker! I've been focusing on bark rather than temperature when wrapping. Sometimes the bark forms earlier for me and sometimes later.
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    Need Pointers on Hot snd Fast Brisket in Offset Smoker

    I've been using the standard flow oklahoma joe highlands for a little while now and yes just like stated above you are going to have to use small splits. I try to keep my splits around 6 inches or so long and probably between 1 and 3 inches diameter on average. The smaller the splits the...
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    Trouble Keeping Fire Clean in Hot Weather

    I have an OK Joe Highlands offset smoker and have been using really small splits of wood over the past 7 months or so and everything has been pretty smooth. But today is the hottest day by far that I've smoked and I'm somehow struggling to keep a clean fire burning. Previous smokes have been...
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    Offset Smoker Temperature Issues and Wood Timing

    I'm considered a "newbie" at smokin as well haha but I got the same Oklamoha Joe Highlands last fall and probably have 10 smokes on it so far. Sounds like you might need some more fuel source in there, whether it be more coals or more wood and definitely more airflow when you are looking to get...
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    Amateur At Best Needs Help!

    One thing I found that just worked for me and trying again is I wrap either around 160 or whenever the bark looks just the way I want it. Last one I did I ended up wrapping it around 145 because it was starting to get a little dark and I was afraid of it burning up. And it ended up being just...
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    First brisket smoke for small party was a success!

    Yes thank you all! Not sure if I got lucky but I tried to follow the processes in that book as close as I could. It was a great read and really sets you up for success. Just waiting for another reason to smoke again.
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    First brisket smoke for small party was a success!

    Planned a small party this past Saturday. I already had the food decided on and was going to try and smoke a pork butt for pulled pork. I had enough backup food since this was going to be my first long smoke on the Oklahoma Joe's offset and wasn't sure how it would turn out. While at Walmart...
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    First time smoker from Southwestern PA

    Thanks for the welcomes. Here is a picture. Like I said, it's nothing crazy but definitely noticeable. I checked all the bolts and everything was very tight. I'm just going to chalk it up as a little warping and see if it gets any worse. If anything I could put some support stand underneath...
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    First time smoker from Southwestern PA

    Super excited to join the forums and learn something! Have been gas and charcoal grilling for years but finally got the smoking bug in me. Just picked up an Oklahoma Joe Highlands and going to throw the Lavalock on there for starters while I'm exploring on keeping temps consistent. I do have a...
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