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  1. olewarthog

    Water Pan Question CGSP

    Some use a water pan sitting on the charcoal tray (not inverted) as a heat sink next the SFB opening to balance temps. Others flip the tray & use it as a baffle to balance temps & no water pan is necessary. I use the inverted tray & have not seen the need for a water pan. I used to have a older...
  2. olewarthog

    Making a firebox, Fairly cheap for Char Griller....

    I put the wheels on the shelf side & use the handle on the SFB.
  3. olewarthog

    First Post - First Smoker - Question?

    Welcome to SMF. Fireboxes that have lids are made so you can use the firebox as a small grill for steaks, burgers, etc. A SFB without a lid would be more efficient (IMHO) since you would not lose any heat or smoke if the lid did not fit tight. A side loading SFB might be a bit awkward to work...
  4. olewarthog

    char griller mod idea need input

    I line the bottom of the MC with foil for easy cleanup. I about 6" extra on both the front & back. I roll the extra foil loosely back to the edge of the chamber & slowly close the lid. I also do the same along each side. (see below) I also have a couple of double or triple folded strips of...
  5. olewarthog

    New in Atlanta - MES

    Welcome. Always good to see more Georgia folks join in.
  6. olewarthog

    Temp to cook ribs

    I'm also a fan of the 3-2-1 method for ribs. I shoot for 235-240 temp. At that temp however I usually cut the foil time down to 1.5.
  7. olewarthog

    char griller mod idea need input

    The only thing I would add to the above is get some kind of charcoal basket for the SFB.
  8. olewarthog

    char griller mod idea need input

    I don't usually measure middle temp until I insert one of the probes into the meat. Then I move one probe to the middle near the meat. The temp then is within the same 10 degree range as long as I have the stack mod in place.
  9. olewarthog

    char griller mod idea need input

    I have seen some who have drilled. I have not found the need with mine. I took the 2 small cooking grates from the SFB & set them across the bottom on the main chamber. When I invert the charcoal tray & sit in on the grates, it matches up with the SFB opening. If I butt it up right against the...
  10. olewarthog

    First time ABT's

    I know what you mean. If I even act like I'm going to fire up the grill, my wife asks me if we have any peppers & am I going to make some ABTs. Looks like I better plan on growing some peppers this summer.
  11. olewarthog

    Contest: Hazlehurst (GA) BBQ Fest - GBA May 14-15

    The First Annual Hazlehurst BBQ Fest will be held on May 14-15 in Hazlehurst GA. The contest is sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA). Details & entry forms can be found at www.hazlehurstbbqfest.com There will be a GBA judging class on Friday, May 14. I hope to get to meet some...
  12. olewarthog

    Noob from GA

    Welcome fellow Georgian & thank you for your service to our great nation. I also have a CG & it will turn out some great BBQ. There are a couple of minor mods you need to do to make the CG really perform. There is lots of info here on the mods or just ask. There are quite a few CG users on here...
  13. olewarthog

    Noob from Georgia Checking In

    Welcome from a fellow Georgian
  14. olewarthog

    wraping????????

    If I wrap while cooking its usually around 160-165 or wherever the plateau sets in. I let it continue to cook in the foil until about 195-200. Then it gets a second wrap of foil, a couple of old beach towels & into a dry cooler for at least an hour (longer is better)
  15. olewarthog

    Problem with Taylor 1470

    I got a Taylor that I have had for at least 3 years & still using the original probe.
  16. olewarthog

    BBQ pitmasters season 2

    MEGA Dittos BronxBBQ. I was in a CBJ class a few weeks ago. There were 3 young (20-something) guys in the class that had driven over an hour (one way) on a weeknight to take the class. In talking with them, they were inspired from watching Pitmasters. I have talked a community organization in...
  17. olewarthog

    Do you belong to other forums?

    I belong to 4 other BBQ forums. Each of them have lots of helpful, friendly people on them. Only 1 of the other 4 comes close the the # of posts/day that this one does.
  18. olewarthog

    Brinkmann Offset

    The same mods that work on CGs, silver smokers or any other offset will work on the Brinkman. If you use a charcoal basket to raise your fire up in the SFB & get good air flow thru your fire, you should not need to build a fire in the cooking chamber. If you are still having trouble getting...
  19. olewarthog

    What internal temp do I need?

    Its hard to get accurate temps on ribs. The 3-2-1 method is almost foolproof. On the last stage, you can use a toothpick to test for doneness. If it slides in like soft butter, the ribs are done.
  20. olewarthog

    Questions about Butt Foiling

    I typically only foil if I need to shorten the cooking time or if I have a stubborn butt that doesn't seem to want to break thru the plateau. If I don't foil a butt during cooking, I do foil it after taking it off the smoker for the resting stage. IMHO, it is the resting stage that really makes...
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