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    Long Brisket Hold Times

    I've held briskets in an electric smoker for over 24 hours and was very happy with the results. Since testing had indicated that the smoker is hotter at the top than at the bottom, I monitor the smoker temp at the shelves that are in use. I've also found that the smoker temps are more stable...
  2. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    Igloo has this on sale for Black Friday but it was still more expensive than Academy's regular price. Academy put a bunch of stuff on sale for 20% off, bringing the price down to $103 so I jumped on it - ordered and paid on-line for pick at the store and with taxes it totaled $111. Picked it up...
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    Stainless, Non-Stick, Cast Iron, or something else

    I have a set of stainless Williams-Sonoma pans - they're comparable to All-Clad but have much more comfortable handles and were less expensive. The lids are also nicer than All-Clad lids.They were made in Italy by Heston. I've had them for over 10 years and they still look great; I primarily use...
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    Method

    You don't want it between 40° and 140°F for more than 4 hours - that's the environment, not the internal temp unless you injected or the meat was mechanically tenderized. If you internal temp was at 140°, you're good even if you injected or it was mechanically tenderized.
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    What Size Vortex

    If you look at the vortex website, they have a chart with the recommended vortex size for a lot of grills - they recommend a medium. And although I saved you the trouble of looking yourself, there's lots of info on vortex techniques there as well so it's worth a visit. https://vortexbbq.com/
  6. J

    electric heater units

    You can but you almost certainly won't get the results you're looking for - unless you're looking for ruining the control and getting some smoke. ;-) If you explain what you're trying to accomplish, you'll probably get some suggestions to help you get there.
  7. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    Yeah, I think that's the one I linked above. Academy sports has it for $130. I'm hoping to go by and look at it Sunday - was going to yesterday but got sidetracked by family stuff. https://www.academy.com/p/igloo-maxcold-glide-110-qt-full-size-wheeled-cooler
  8. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    I've been eyeballing the 150 at Sam's for $90, but having carried my brother's 120 loaded with ice, I'm pretty set on getting one with wheels.
  9. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    Not sure I could keep the cats out of that overnight! Actually, I'm having trouble visualizing how to do that. Pig on the inside, then a layer of ice, then a layer of three of visqueen, then all of that in a big trash bag? Sounds difficult and messy to move...
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    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    Yeah, I agree. My brother has a huge cooler (150 qt maybe); it's a two man job to move when loaded. I told him that I wanted one with wheels but he keeps sending me links to used coolers without wheels. I'd just borrow that one if it had wheels (plus he'll probably have it full of fries and hush...
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    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    Academy Sports has the best price that I've found and the local store is showing that they have it in stock so I'll definitely give it a physical exam before buying. I was in that area today and had intended on going to take a look but got sidetracked doing something for me mum. Academy stocks...
  12. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    I'm handy but since this probably won't be a one time thing, I'd rather cry once... Also, the reason the cook won't happen until January or February is I'm scheduled to have carpal tunnel release surgery on December 8 so I'm not so handy right now. I'm keeping an eye on the local used market...
  13. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    Thanks - didn't expect anyone to do research for me! Someone posted a pic of a 42 lb piggy in a Coleman 60 at cooler - he was in there but didn't look very comfortable!
  14. J

    Cooler for a 35-40 lb whole pig?

    A question for you experienced whole hog folks... What size cooler will hold a whole butchered 35 - 40 lb pig before cooking? Looking for something to transport the pig from the meat shop to home and then to hold overnight after dry brining. It'll probably be January or February before I need...
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    Trivets, etc.

    I got a little cheaper version since I'm not sure how much I'm use it. The pic shows it in place on the "fire pit" that was part of a whole animal rotisserie kit I recently bought; I thought the pit would make a good fire table so wanted a stand to put frying pans and other legless pots and...
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    Cooked and vac sealed meat, how long viable at room temp?

    The danger of room temp is bacteria growth and lots of bacteria like an oxygen-free environment. I think that unless you have a way to prevent bacteria and/or bacteria spores from getting on the meat between the time you remove it from the 140°F or hotter cooker and when you seal it, the...
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    Trivets, etc.

    thanks! I'm not cheap but that seems a bit pricey. Definitely cool looking tho.
  18. J

    Trivets, etc.

    That might be my winner - thanks so much!
  19. J

    Trivets, etc.

    I guess I used the wrong terminology... I'm looking for a stand that holds a flat-bottomed pot up a few inches so embers or charcoal can be placed underneath. Thanks!
  20. J

    Trivets, etc.

    Any good sources for trivets to hold flat bottomed pots/pans above the fire? Thanks in advance!
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