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  1. bestee

    Smoker Cleaning/Upkeep

    I am wondering how often and how clean you guys keep your smokers? I have the attached a picture of my model. I place aluminum tins in the bottom of the smoking chamber to collect the drippings, as then it is easier to clean. This is a solid iron smoker...do I need to be worried about the...
  2. bestee

    Wood chips?

    I have a firebox smoker (Oklahoma Joe). I primarily use charcoal as a base, and then use mesquite chips (I live in switzerland so getting other flavors is a challenge, although am getting some fruit tree chips sent over). My question is this: how many handfuls of chips should be put on? I...
  3. bestee

    Hi...from Louisville, KY

    Please excuse my ignorance, but my curiosity is overwhelming...whats a Fatty? No worries..SMF answered it for me...sounds great!
  4. bestee

    Smoking weekend

    Thanks guys...you make a great point. My thermometer is on the upper left hand, away from the heat....I kept the meat sitting on the hotter side...duh! I guess I should move it further from firebox. If I have the meat under the thermometer and its in the right range, I should be fine. Will...
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    Smoking weekend

    After 2 weekends with only one thing done, this weekend I banged out the Smoked Meatloaf on Saturday...Thank you for the recipe SMF! It was simple and was gone before I could take a picture. Sunday I was able to take a snapshot of my first Baby Back ribs. Done with a homemade dry rub. I seem...
  6. bestee

    Switzerland checking in

    Quality of beef is ok, somehow never near as good as from over there. I mean we got cows all over the place, but they just dont get so juicy or flavorful..its weird..and real pricey I spent $70.- on a 6 lb piece of brisket (and it was not a great cut..lots of tough spots). People here are...
  7. bestee

    Switzerland checking in

    THAT's THE ONE! I am loving it so far!!!
  8. bestee

    Switzerland checking in

    CH stands for Confederation Helvetia which was what the region which is currently Switzerland was called before it all united. the country is split into 3 and a half languages german (zurich) french (geneva) italian (lugano) amd romanch which is a wierd going extinct mountain langguage. CH has...
  9. bestee

    Switzerland checking in

    I am in Zurich, the german speaking region...luckily lots of english here too!
  10. bestee

    Switzerland checking in

    how do I attach an image? It was bought over here in Europe and I think its called an Oklahoma Joe over in the states...btw outstanding advice on the coals!! I wouldnt have though that, thank you.
  11. bestee

    Switzerland checking in

    Name is Bestee, new on the site, new to smoking. Wife bought me a Cactus Jack smoker with firebox and single smoke chamber for our 5th anniversary (I got her a diamond necklace, and I am happier!). Have only used it twice (4 hour brisket...I need a better cut of meat, otherwise awesome) and a...
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