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  1. jerevil

    My first smoke - COMPLETE!!!

    Well, got my first smoke under my belt. 8 turkey legs and four chicken leg quarters. My question is, I've immediately cleaned the grates on my Weber Smoky Mountain 18.5 inch after cooking. Was this a mistake? Cooked at 235-250 for 3 hours. Pulled at 160 internal and let rest in foil for 20...
  2. jerevil

    For my first smoker!!!

    Lol! Thanks guys. I did 2 dry runs to burn off the manufacturers oils and what not. Was able to manipulate the vents to adjust temp up and down. Got 8 nice sized turkey legs to put on for the 4th. In a brine overnight.
  3. jerevil

    Turkey Legs Tonight

    This is relevant to my interests. I have 8 legs in brine right now. Never thought to season under the skin like they. Looks awesome.
  4. jerevil

    Smoking Turkey Legs

    This will be my first smoke. Already did a few "dry runs" on my Weber SM18.5 to get the manufacturer oils and stuff cooked off. They are in a brine of water, kosher salt, garlic, cinnamon and sugar It's about 8 pounds of legs. How long should I expect them to take at about 250 degrees? Any...
  5. jerevil

    New to the forums/smoking

    Awesome! Thanks for the input.
  6. jerevil

    New to the forums/smoking

    Thanks for the welcome! This is exactly what I was looking for! Keeping it out of direct sun will be hard in my back yard. Perhaps I can find a good spot on the side of the house.  I have heard to not trust the temp gauge on the lid. Sent Mrs. Evil to grab this guy from Home Depot...
  7. jerevil

    New to the forums/smoking

    Hey all, So as a belated Fathers Day gift, Mrs. Evil came home with my new Weber Smoky Mountain 18.5" smoker last night! I've been wanting a smoker for about the last 5 years so needless to say I am excited. Now I understand I should do a "dry run" or 2 first, right? Any tips on coal...
  8. jerevil

    smoking my frist brisket today

    This was a great read! Just got my first smoker so in trying to get as much info as I can. My wife is a HUGE brisket fan. I'm more of a pork guy but I conceded to do a brisket for my first "real" smoke.
  9. jerevil

    For my first smoker!!!

    Hey all, So as a belated Fathers Day gift, Mrs. Evil came home with my new Weber Smoky Mountain 18.5" smoker last night! I've been wanting a smoker for about the last 5 years so needless to say I am excited. Now I understand I should do a "dry run" or 2 first, right? Any tips on coal...
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