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I was thinking about starting a project just like this. I have a pair of 55gal drums and a 35 gallon drum that need something. Also have a small trailer frame that I am thinking of mounting the whole beast on.
I'll have to look at my file of pictures at home. I saw a 55g smoker in Oklahoma at a...
Well the brisket was a hit.
It didn't last long once it was out. When I pulled it out of the foil to pull it almost fell apart in my hands. I would have to say that was one good brisket.
Made some finishing sauce from the drippings that were in the pan below during the smoke. Added some...
I actually didn't do any checking on the fat layer. It just cracked that way under the little bit of higher heat.
We're now on hour 10. Temp has been holding steady at 185. Finally figured out how to keep the que at a steady temp. Plus figured out that the temp gauge on the que is reading 50...
So I ran down to the local store and grabbed a oven thermo. Best I can do for now. It's reading about 245 so I'm happier about the temps. I am running with my air intake fully shut. been venting the cook chamber to cool things down a bit.
The meat just hit 145 so time to wrap and slow it down...
Fired up the 'que at about 3am this morning. Giving it a try to see what I can accomplish with a brisket.
2 hours later...
Looks good. I'm not sure if the thermo on my que is working correct. I can't get the beast to regulate below 300. Meat is sittin at 120 degrees. I think I need to go get...
After reading just a few posts I realize how little I know and how much better I can make my smoked items.
I hate to start asking stupid questions..... but... can anyone point me to a link for how tuning plates work and how to use them in conjunction with a water tray???
thanks
Hello all.
I'm up in Arlington, WA
Been smoking stuff for about 3 years now. Mainly stuck with ribs and turkeys. Running a Brinkman Pitmaster
Hopefully this winter I can get myself in gear and upgrade and build a new much larger smoker.
Looks like a lot of good information on here.
Talk to...
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