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    Brisket point question

    Hi all, my neighbor and I split a brisket and I got the point (with a little bit of flat). I have a couple of questions , where does the point start and I do I differentiate the two? Can I start out to make burnt ends? Any advice on how to make burnt ends would be great! I have read most of the...
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    Pork butt with coffee rub

    Hi all, I'm feeling risky so I have 2 butts sitting in the fridge rubbed with all the normal spices and Costa Rican coffee!! I haven't used coffee as a rub before but I am very curious. Any experiences? I'm thinking of injecting tomorrow before smoking (Guinness and coffee)!
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    Baby back ribs question

    Hi all its me again! I have looked for suggestions for prepping baby back ribs to smoke but wanted to ask everyone one here before I start! I have 2 large racks of baby backs and want to smoke them tomorrow! What is the best way to prep them (in your opinion), marinade? Rub and sit overnight...
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    Pork belly questions

    Hi again, I love pork belly and want to fascinate my family with some (they have never tried it)! Please advise on best way to select, prep and smoke? I love pork belly but have never cooked it and I want to dazzle!! Please help, I trust you guys...
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    WSM question!

    Hi all, Everyone has been great with tips and advice and I am now getting the hang of my WSM! Questions 1. Do I use the water bowl for all smokes? 2. How well should I clean the smoker? It's building up some nice residue inside, thoughts?
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    Brisket attempt! First time!!

    Hi all, I am smoking a brisket today and have a few questions! It is runned and wrapped and in the fridge since last night! Putting it on in a few hours! I have a few questions and would love ur personal opinions/advice! Fat side up or down? Benefits of either? When to inject, right before...
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    Smoking a butt for the first time! Need help

    Hi all, I got a WSM 18" for my bday and am having an inaugural smoke out with my friends tomorrow around 330! Please help with selection of meat, smoke times, temp, marinade or prep! Anything will help! Thanks all
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    Smoking first whole chicken

    Hi all, I am getting ready to start brining my first whole chicken! Brine is prepped salt sugar and water (any other suggestions?). I have read about a buttermilk brine on here, thoughts?Question: do I use rub after brining? If so what's the best way to apply it? How do I get it under the skin...
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    Smoker purchase question?

    Hi all, thank u for all the kinds welcome messages! I'm brand new to smoking meat and my wife is buying me one for my birthday (may15th). I love in Southern California so it's relatively summer all the time! I am currently playing around with smoke on my grill! I was wondering which smoker I...
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    Hello all

    My name is Shane and I am new to smoking! Right now I am making due with my gas grill but will be getting weber smokey mountain smoker in a couple weeks (my birthday is May 15th) I got into smoking because I want a good brisket and out here in California it's hard to come by! We do have tons of...
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