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  1. richjt92

    brisket stops cooking

    I know this may sound like heresy, but you can pre-cook the brisket in a beef bullion brine in the oven at 325 for two-three hours and then drop it on the smoker. It cuts the cooking time on the smoker to about 4-6 hours. I can still get the smoke rings and flavor in the meat. I have even...
  2. richjt92

    Bees

    This thread brings back memories. My first job as an 8-9 year old was caring for the three hives we placed in the vacant lot next door to our house. I still remember the old days of deciding if we wanted Midnight's or Italian Bees and the postman who was nervous when he delivered our first box...
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    Leatherneck Roll Call.... All Branches Welcome!

    Richjt92 checking in.... For all you Air Force haters...just admit that "You Chose Poorly" - Grin! USAF 1992 to Present...Aircraft/Munitions Maintainer... You name the Fighter...I have worked it and some snake eater time..... Korea (3 years), Iraq /AFG, Middle East (all the countries)...
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    Favorite beverage for smokin'

    It depends on the the weather and smoke duration.... On a hot day...lighter Pilsner or Lager on a Cool Fall or Cold Winter Day....Dark Beer or Stout For Ribs...Corona with Lime. For Brisket...Shiner Bock. All of course loaded on crushed iced in my cooler and they have to be in there for at...
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    How did you come up with your screen name?

    No creativity on my part...name and initials and the year I graduated from College... Simple...and easy to remember for me... Gig 'Em Aggies!!! Richjt92
  6. richjt92

    What's your occupation?

    I am a Lt Colonel in the Air Force....Career Aircraft Maintenance and Munitions Officer and Mechanical Engineer. Been cooking Brisket for the last 15 years....in the Oven, Grill and Smoker... BBQ is like golf...you never master it and you are always tinkering with either your swing or your BBQ...
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    Howdy from Virginia

    Howdy all, New to the site, but not to BBQ...I'm a Fightin' Texas Aggie serving in the Air Force and have been BBQ and Smoking for over 15 years, just never signed up for the site. Just retired my 10 year old small OKJ smoker, it wouldn't have successfully made the last move and just bought...
  8. richjt92

    Modding my OKJ Longhorn Offset w/QView

    I recently ordered the same convection plate and charcoal cage from Horizons....did you just drop in the plate or did you seal it with Hi-Temp RTV or JB Weld? I just bought the Longhorn Smoker since my old and true Cast Iron OKJ just finally could not make the trip up here...so I am in the...
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