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  1. iron

    Advice on using wood

    Hello, I have searched the forum and havent found my question totally answered, so here it goes. I have decided to replace my cheap Char Griller sidebox which ive used lump in for the last 3 years. So since my wife is a welder and works in a shop where i can get metal at scrap rate i drew up...
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  4. iron

    Lem cure

    Thanks for the input and not beating me up over my stupidity... the cure went into the brine..i will just toss it and chalk it up to experience. man what a shame it looks and smells so good.
  5. iron

    Lem cure

    I made a batch of jerky yesterday using Lem cure.  Honestly i am not sure Why i used it i don't expect it to last weeks and i had the temp 150-170 the whole time, i guess because i had heard to use a cure.. i didn't research anything before i did. i used a pre-mixed brine that came with a cure...
  6. iron

    hey I'm new, I have some questions about the Brinkmann Split door smoker

    I have one of these, the only mods i have done to it are..buying a ' Wok' type fire bowl, I believe Weber makes them...I do not place this on the bottom of the smoker, i place it on an old cake pan This makes ash clean up a lot easier and elevates the fire a tad bit helping air flow. Above that...
  7. iron

    Too much charcoal smoke.

    Hello, I dont have much to say about your problem...but i do have something to say about the reply above from fpnmf... I have been a member here for a few years, I have donated some money to Jeffs rubs ..I do not post much anymore ( nothing actually for a long time) That doesnt mean i don't...
  8. iron

    Whole chickens plz help.

    Thank's everyone.......they took about 3.5 hrs and were darn tasty!
  9. iron

    Whole chickens plz help.

    Been a while since ive posted, i am doing 4 whole birds, need a ball park on time and temp for these? any suggestions? Thanks, Jason
  10. iron

    Happy Birthday Shellbellc & Iron

    WOW!....thanks, ive been super busy and didnt notice this. thanks guys...
  11. iron

    'nother newbie here

    Welcome Chris, This is the place to be..if ya need on the spot advice i encourage you to drop in the chat room. I also have a dual door vertical Brinkman....if i can help ya with anything just ask.. Welcome !!!
  12. iron

    Beef Tenderloin to smoke or not?

    I have a couple of whole Tenderloins marinating in the fridge....do i need to wrap them in bacon? or can i just do them without? i dont want them dry...any advice? Thanks, Jason
  13. iron

    Minion Method problems-Advice wanted

    this might work.... i saw somewhere on either this forum or another ( i cant remember)...anyway what the person did to his charcoal box is put a aluminium divider,then he lit one side this forced the fire to burn in a specified path.. kind of in a horseshoe shape.. this way he made his fire do...
  14. iron

    Tulsa World interview of Jeff about this site

    That is awesome Jeff gota make you proud! one thing though....... you're only 38? all this knowledge did you start when you were 10?
  15. iron

    Brinkmann Vertical Smoker Frustrations

    I agree with Timleo...with his post i also got a different charcoal basket i made one out of expanded steel....then played with the water bowl, i was amazed at how much the water bowl played in my temp control...i didnt really keep track of how long a certain amount of charcoal lasted...seems it...
  16. iron

    This weekend's BBQ Q/View...

    Plymouth, its between Milwaukee and Green Bay just west of Sheboygan.... Thanks for all the compliments, couldnt of done it without you all....
  17. iron

    I finally got my first smoker!

    A great guy who lives in the hot sandbox gave me this site the other day, i cant believe the recipes here search: Rub Welcome www.astray.com
  18. iron

    hey from IL

    Welcome, and GO BEARS !!!!
  19. iron

    review of brinkmann..1st cure cycle

    i Have the dual door EBC... i noticed mine without water runs hot, i was amazed at the effects of water in the bowl. try it with a full bowl once see if that drops temps...in mine it did!
  20. iron

    This weekend's BBQ Q/View...

    First a Huge thanks to the people who helped me through this...The knowledge that was shared on this site made me look like ive been doing this my whole life... For all the other Newbies i cant tell you how much the people in the chat room are saviors, they make you feel right at home and answer...
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