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    What brands should I stay away from? What should I consider?

    Based on the available info I wouldn't get a pellet grill if I were in your shoes. I would go with a kamado grill. They are good at grilling and can smoke as well. I understand the need for convenience, but I can get my kamado up to temp in about the same time I can get my pellet going. Charcoal...
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    Basted or brined

    My first guess was that the package said "bastard" because the turkey was abandoned as a youth. Would probably make for a tougher bird so injecting is a good idea.
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    Where to buy an Old Country Pecos?

    I am no expert so take my opinion with a grain of salt. With a cooker like the Pecos you are going to be really hands on. Meaning that you will be feeding it wood every 45 minutes so you can't just walk away. I have been tempted to buy a stick burner, but I know there are many cooks where I...
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    Where to buy an Old Country Pecos?

    That product is exclusive to Academy so you'll have to go through them unless you can find something second hand. I guess it really comes down to how dedicated you are to stick burning. If you think it is something that you just want to try then you might be better off grabbing the OK Joe...
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    Pit Boss Copperhead ErL error code?

    If you have patience you might wait a little while for the 5 to go on clearance at Walmart. I picked mine up in January for $109. I also got a Weber kettle for $40, a Barrel House for $45, and a WSM 18 for $100 at that time. I also bought a Hunsaker and that is what I use most often, but the...
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    Tips for smoking wings?

    I usually give them a dusting of corn starch and let them sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour or two to dry out. I cook at higher than 275 though.
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    Help Me Learn to Use This Custom Smoker

    I'd keep it simple and go without one at first. You can always add one later if you feel the need.
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    Help Me Learn to Use This Custom Smoker

    I was referencing the Hunsaker basket. It is heavy duty and the vortex plate supposedly aids in providing even temps throughout the cooking chamber. It is designed to fit a 55 gallon drum so I don't know if it would fit in that smoker. It does seem like it would be a good cooker for hanging...
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    Help Me Learn to Use This Custom Smoker

    Looks like a super thick UDS. I might consider buying a vortex basket to hold the coals. Fire it up and test the temps for the different grates. Consider figuring out how to hang meat in there.
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    OFG Jerky

    Since we are so close to the 4th of July I am very offended that you insinuated that the great USA is in the dark ages when it comes to measurements. As far as I am concerned America invented measurements sometime around 1776. These hippie "metric" measurements should be abolished by the UN. I...
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    First brisket - was not what I expected...

    The description does seem to indicate that it was overcooked. However, overcooked is still really good and way better than underdone. There have been many times when I ran out of patience and pulled a brisket too early. I'd say that your first brisket was a huge success.
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    WSM Spatchcock chicken question

    Glad you found your answer. I still think you should give hanging them a shot someday. I cook on a Hunsaker drum which is similar to the WSM. Just yesterday I cut a chicken in half and hung it. Went for about an hour and fifteen minutes at around 330-350. Very juicy bird and if needed I could...
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    WSM Spatchcock chicken question

    Do you not have the option to hang them?
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    I said to heck with it. (Long and pic heavy)

    Personally I wouldn't bother putting that much time and effort into that cooker. I would rather put the time and effort into cooking so I would go get a smoker that doesn't require that amount of modding.
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    Gloves - newb questions

    For handling cold food I use the regular nitrile exam gloves from Sam's. For handling hot food I put those same gloves over a pair of white cotton gloves found at automotive stores. For handling hot grates or other equipment I have a pair of welder's gloves.
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    Please recommend a pellet pooper in the $500 range.

    Are you looking to grill and smoke with it or just smoke? I got the Pit Boss Copperhead 5 on clearance and it has a ton of space. Works like a champ, but no grilling option.
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    Rec tec 680 as only grill in the house?

    I'd go ahead with a gasser. Sure the rectec could probably pump out some burgers and dogs, but if it is rarely used and not properly maintained it might not cook anything. If you want to cook a brisket you can always throw it on the smoker for a while and then transfer it to an oven to finish it...
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    Rec tec 680 as only grill in the house?

    If you are going to use it as a grill only then I would say to go with the gasser.
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    Rec tec 680 as only grill in the house?

    Honestly if it were me I would pick up a Weber kettle for that type of situation. Save a bunch of money and have a superior grill.
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    Smoker/grill combo ideas?

    I was going to suggest Assassin Grills, but it looks like it is a little outside of your price range. Does seem to fit what you are looking for though. https://www.assassin-smokers.com/charcoal-grills/
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