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    Thermometer recommendations (not Inkbird)

    I have had the Smoke for a couple of years now and I still love it. I've dropped it from about 6 feet onto concrete and it wasn't damaged. Batteries have never died either. I was gifted the Signals, but I have mostly just kept using the Smoke instead. It's on sale for $70 right now for Black...
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    Lang 36" Deluxe Patio Bought July 2018

    I got the regular patio model used for $400. It was in good condition too.
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    What kinda of knife do you trim fat with?

    I have a curved stiff blade Victorinox boning knife that I use for trimming
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    PK or Not?

    It isn't a PK. It is an old Charbroil grill. I bought one just like that for $30 and never got around to restoring it. It is cast aluminum like the PK though. Cool little grills.
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    Sweet Lebnun Bologna

    I was expecting this
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    A New Experiment: Smoked Hatch Chili Seasoned Pistachios (Pics)

    I used to smoke pistachios quite a bit. Can't remember where i got the recipe from, but it was basically melted butter, liquid from a jar of pickled jalapenos, wooshy, and tabasco sauce. All of that was combined and the pistachios were coated in the mixture before smoking. They were smoked...
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    My first time smoking anything

    Looks like you dove directly into the deep end for your first smoke. Hope it turns out awesome.
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    New to smoking have no idea

    If it settles in at around 260 then I would cook everything at 260. No need to try to fight the cooker to get it to 225. If anything I might throw a little more wood in so the temp would be in the 275-300 range.
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    Grinding brisket

    I saw someone take thin cut ribeye and just chop it up with a knife to make a burger patty. I tried it and it was a very beefy burger. Maybe I will try that with brisket trimmings.
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    Port butt odd smell

    In my limited experience I have found that if it is truly off then you know it. I have had some odd smells, but when it's bad the smell is more than just odd.
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    New to smoking have no idea

    Pork butt is very forgiving so I would suggest letting the cooker run at whatever temp it wants to as long as it is reasonable.
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    Looking to buy a new smoker - Looking for suggestions

    I would keep an eye on Craigslist and other resale sites and try to have some patience or keep saving up. I was able to get a Lang 36 in pretty good shape for $400. I have a little savings fund going though that could eventually go towards a Shirley patio model or an LSG offset.
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    Looking to buy a new smoker - Looking for suggestions

    What is the price range you are looking for?
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    PIT BARREL COOKER -Something ain't right

    Probably a good idea that you cut out the lighter fluid and I wonder if it is possible that using it kinda tainted your cooker. However, it seems likely that you just do not like the taste that fat dripping over coals produces. It is an acquired taste and I actually kinda miss it. Next time I...
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    What's the point of an offset smoker?

    I think the point is that they are fueled by a wood fire. The way they are built allows for the fire to be far enough away to slow cook the meat. The flavor profile from a wood fire is different than what you get from a charcoal fire.
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    Mgrills m36 or Shirley 24x36

    I have 10+ grills/smokers and I ran out of space a long time ago. My Lang sits uncovered out in the yard. Not the prettiest set up, but it works for me. I am sure the M36 is a heckuva a unit, but I am wary of cookers that claim to do a bunch of different stuff. I prefer a cooker that can do one...
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    Mgrills m36 or Shirley 24x36

    I haven't actually used either of these units, but based off of what you have said I would go with the Shirley. You want a stick burner and everyone seems to rave about Shirley. Also with money in mind it looks like you could get the Shirley and use the extra money to get a nice charcoal grill.
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    Smoked AND braised Short Ribs?

    No reason to be embarrassed and there's no reason to braise them on the smoker unless you just want to do it. They will be wrapped so they won't be taking on anymore smoke. You can do that in the oven if you want to save the fuel on the smoker.
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    Not liking my wings

    You might consider wearing an apron at the very least. Burnin embers could getcha
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    Not liking my wings

    I will agree with adding sauce after the cook as well as adding the rub after cooking. I usually prefer a dry wing and I really like lemon pepper and Louisiana rub from Wingstop. I tried a bunch of different lemon pepper seasonings and none of them were quite right so I went to Wingstop and they...
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