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  1. bekellog81

    new guy from MO

    Hi tpope, Welcome to the forum. I am glad to see another fellow Missouian joining the SMF!!!! Feel free to ask any question, b\c there is probally someone out there that has done it before. Welcome!!!
  2. bekellog81

    New Style Kingsford Briquettes

    Hey Dutch, I have used the new stuff and I kina like it, however I really did not have much experience with the old. I think it does last a little longer than the old. Someone else may have a different opinion, but that is my 2 cents.
  3. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    Thanks for the advice Scott, I will try that. I may have a chance this weekend. I already think that this smoker is going to be alot better than my ECB!!! I think that it is easier to cook on too. I was suprised how jucy the meat turned out without the water pan!!! Thanks again
  4. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    Well I broke in the new smoker this weekend. I was pleased with the way that it worked. Came up to temp quick, stayed steady, and recovered quick. The only problem I had was getting the deer up to proper temp to finish. However the wind did came up to about 30-40mph. I have to think that...
  5. bekellog81

    Well hello there my fellow Q fanatics!

    Hello Cheech9887, I want to welcome you to the site. It is full of information, that can help you become a better smoker. Where in Missouri are you from? I myself am from N\C MO. Can you tell me anymore info on this store that you found? I too enjoy my Q and Beer. It is a great way to spend...
  6. bekellog81

    Hickory vs Cherry vs Oak

    I use alot of oak when i smoke, but I have also used Hickory and maple. I have not used cherry before, but I may have to start by the way you all talk about it. I like the flavor of the oak smoke. However the other day I used more maple than I ever had before and really liked the taste. I...
  7. bekellog81

    FYI

    Thanks Dutch I think that I finally got the problem solved. Right on Larry!!
  8. bekellog81

    Stuffed Baked Apples

    oh yea I forgot, MMMM Goooood!!!!!
  9. bekellog81

    Brining Venison?

    Hey Lady J ( its me Ben) I dont have advice but I will comment on these corn fed N\c Missouri deer, they really do taste very good--as long as you are eating a young one or a doe. The bucks here really are not good for anything but summer sausage or the like. I too have wondered about brining...
  10. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    The one problem that i see with my new purchase is that there is no real way to dump ashes out during cooking. I have been brain storming on how to solve this. Does any one have any ideas on how to solve this problem??
  11. bekellog81

    Rancher

    Man that was a good one!!! I am going to have to tell everyone at work!!!!
  12. bekellog81

    Nice to be here

    OAR, I would like to welcome you to this site. This site has been a valuable recource to me and my girlfriend. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I am excited to see new people join that are enthusiastic about smoking and the like. Aint smoking wonderful!!!!!!
  13. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    Well I did it, Lastnight I went and bought the Smoke 'n Pit pitmaster deluxe. I can not wait til this weekend to try It out. I will Keep everyone informed on how it goes.
  14. bekellog81

    Stuffed Baked Apples

    I can certinaly testify that these apples are wonderful. Delicious, mouthwatering, I can not say say enough about these apples!!!!!
  15. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    Could someone please post some pictures on these mods on a smoker like the one that I am considering?? Or tell me where they are at?? Having trouble finding the post. I am also sort of a visual learner. If you get my drift.
  16. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    I went to my local Orschlens store last night and Saw a Brinkmann Smoke n Pit Horizontal smoker. This one was is not like the one at wal-mart, this one is made of heavier metal than others I have seen. I was wondering if it would be worth buying, what mods need to be done???? Any Advice?????
  17. bekellog81

    FYI

    Thanks Dutch i am not very knowleagble on this sort of stuff, I will try to change that Thanks
  18. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    Hey rock, I was leaning towards a silver smoker(char-broil), but am not sure how good they really were?? I was wondering if they last, how good of job they do? My other concern is that i do not nessarly want a smoker that is so large that I "have" to smoke wood in. I need one that will easily...
  19. bekellog81

    Vertical vs horzontal

    As You all may know I am currently using an modified ECB, I love this smoker, but and thinking about updating. I am considering maybe buying a horisontal smoker, or maybe another verticle, or maybe building one. Of course price is an issue. I am not nessarily wanting to spend several hundred...
  20. bekellog81

    ECB Mods--obvious improvement

    Well i used the ECB this weekend to smoke the loin and roast. I must say that the mods worked wonderful. Had a little trouble at the beginning getting use to the air controll, but that was quickly solved and away we smoked. It is amamzing that a few mods make that much differance. I would...
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