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  1. earache_my_eye

    Question

    There are some folks on here that have used it, I have not. It seems to work for those that use it...I have often wondered about the quality of the smoke it produces, and if it would create a nasty taste in a hot-smoking environment. I do, however, think it would be excellent for cold...
  2. earache_my_eye

    coffee

    Usually it's one of the Folgers blends...black silk, gourmet supreme or the like...when they're on sale, that is. My wife has been substitute teaching for a woman that is on maternity leave and found a "bent-n-dent" store that regularly has Starbucks, Caribou and a variety of other high-priced...
  3. earache_my_eye

    Hello ALL

    Welcome to the SMF, Pike....from another Iowan. Wherebouts do you call home? I'm up North in the big metropolis of Osage.. Good to see more Iowans joining the ranks here!! L8r, Eric
  4. earache_my_eye

    side pipes on a uds

    You can save yourself some coin on the build by just using some flat, flexible fridge magnets over the intake holes. No need for the close nipples & caps, or even the ball valve setup. All total, it would knock about $12 - $15 off of your build. Use the extra cash to buy Weber brand charcoal...
  5. earache_my_eye

    Burning Barrel...

    If I recall the thread right, preburning your splits can make for some excellent smoke and very tasty Que....but, it is also VERY labor intensive, and you will undoubtedly go through more wood than normal. If you have the time to tend the fire, and have a good source for cheap (preferrably free)...
  6. earache_my_eye

    .99/Pound Brisket at Kroger

    Lucky dog! We never see brisket that low around here.... L8r, Eric
  7. earache_my_eye

    Greetings from Snowy Iowa

    Welcome to the forum from the land of hoar frost....Osage, IA!! Glad to see all the Iowans joining up in the last few weeks....Looks like we're attempting to take over again!!....LOL GO HAWKS!! L8r, Eric
  8. earache_my_eye

    Hello

    Welcome to the SMF from another Iowegian. I'm wayyy up North in Osage. Great to see more Iowans getting into this delicious hobby! Go HAWKS!! L8r, Eric
  9. earache_my_eye

    Once again, another Hawkeye

    Good to see another Iowan on the forums!! Welcome from frosty Osage, IA!! GO HAWKS!! L8r, Eric
  10. earache_my_eye

    Cyclone State Smoker

    Welcome from another Iowan....way up North in Osage! Glad to have you on the forum. GO HAWKS!! L8r, Eric
  11. earache_my_eye

    Brinkmann ECB or Split Door ??

    Something to be aware of is that the "ecb" designation covers a variety of different smokers. the cheapest these days, I believe is called the Brinkmann Smoke-N-Pit. There are mods for this model that make it easier to use. The Brinkmann Vertical smoker has, IMHO, become rather cheaply...
  12. earache_my_eye

    Brinkmann ECB or Split Door ??

    If you can find Brinkmann Gourmet charcoal smoker, I'd recommend that over the cheaper bullet OR the square vertical...with just a couple simple mods, that can be found on this site, you'll have a easy-to-use smoker. Last time I saw one at Home Depot the cost was around $60, I think. I still...
  13. earache_my_eye

    Brinkman Gourmet mod question

    The grate inside the firepan is a good start to get a better burn. IMHO, adding a damper on the base to regulate the amount of air getting to the coals will give you MUCH better temp control. Beyond that, the holes in the lid will help ONLY if your lid seals fairly tight....which the gourmet...
  14. earache_my_eye

    Curley's - Tha Haul!

    Nice haul, Tip! I been eyein' those mixers also...we grind a lot of deer meat and mix it with ground pork...sure would make life easier on processing day! L8r, Eric
  15. earache_my_eye

    Ready for my first smoke on my Brinkmann Gourmet

    I have an ecb gourmet WITH mods, and a 18# bag of charcoal is more than enough for a pork butt or brisket smoke. I can't say how well it works in an un-modded ecb, as I've never smoked with mine that way. One thing that gets overlooked on these smaller charcoal smokers is that you can divide...
  16. earache_my_eye

    Different kind of smokes

    I enjoy a good hand-rolled cigar on occasion...sometimes while I'm smoking meats, I'll kick back and make some of my own thin blue smoke... La Gloria Cubanas are probably my favorite from a "bang-for-the-buck" standpoint. Others I enjoy when I have the coin are Romeo Y Julieta and Montecristo...
  17. earache_my_eye

    going to buy barrel today to make a uds

    I have the kind with the bolt that locks the ring down, and it works just fine for me...haven't seen/used the kind with the handle, so can't offer any advice. Just by slipping the ring around the lid, it seems to hold the lid down and seal it up pretty well. Sometimes I'll pinch the ends of...
  18. earache_my_eye

    Is this drum acceptable

    Agreed...if any of them are UN-lined, I'd take that one. A good HOT fire and a little cleaning afterwards...good to go!
  19. earache_my_eye

    Greetings from SE Iowa

    Welcome JD...sorry I'm a little late with this... Once upon a time I lived in S.E. Iowa...Ottumwa. Glad to see more and more Iowans joining the ranks here!! L8r, Eric
  20. earache_my_eye

    meat that will test your skills as a smoker

    Any cut of meat is only as tough to smoke as you make it. As you've already found out, patience is the key to good smokes....and it's true for a brisket, also. If you're really lucky, you may just happen to snag a brisket that gives you little or no stall...there were several threads from this...
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