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  1. dward51

    Brisket flat in the Copperhead 5

    Thanks guys... Chalk up another success in the Pit Boss 5! I really like this smoker. I need to try some snack sticks soon.
  2. dward51

    Smoke issues

    Pellet brand can matter. But I like to do what I call a "hybrid smoke" in my Pit Boss 5. Especially on a shorter cook/smoke. I start with the smoker set to "smoke" for a hour or so and then crank it up to the 225* to 275* range depending on what I'm smoking. I even do this for wings, but I...
  3. dward51

    Brisket flat in the Copperhead 5

    Ended up pulling at 207*, and I finished at 300* and not 350* as I previously thought I would do. Took a little more time to get the thick side to probe to my liking. I think that end of this flat was perhaps a little leaner, but who knows. After letting it rest for 50 minutes, this is what we...
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    using baking powders in emulsified sausage?

    I've never heard of putting baking powder in sausage. I do use a phosphate binder in mine regularly with excellent results. Either AmesPhos or Butcher & Packer special binder. A little goes a long way (a pound will last dang near forever). It looks like baking powder but is not the same.
  5. dward51

    Brisket flat in the Copperhead 5

    Flat is at 158*, I decided to just foil it and be done. Double wrap on the foil. We had some button mushroom caps that I needed to use, so I sliced them up and put under the brisket. Out of beef broth, but a little bit of Moore's Marinade will have to do (not too much). Put the Solais...
  6. dward51

    Brisket flat in the Copperhead 5

    Start watching the brickseek clearance prices now. They are just starting to mark them down in some areas, but not widespread yet. Once they start, they go fast.
  7. dward51

    Brisket flat in the Copperhead 5

    First go at a brisket in the Copperhead 5. I wanted a whole packer, but Sam's was out. They did have some cryovac flats so I got a 6 pounder. I know flats can be a pain to cook and some will say grind it for burgers, but I'm going to give it a try. Since I'm wanting to keep this from drying...
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    Pit Boss Copperhead 5 - detailed cleaning and notes on pellet dust buildup

    I've got about a third of a pallet of Lumberjack. I just bought the Pit Boss pellets for the burn in and some initial smokes (mostly to play with the unit), plus they were marked down also. I'm going to make a pellet sifter from some parts I have and a $5 metal feed pan I bought at Tractor...
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    Pit Boss Copperhead 5 - detailed cleaning and notes on pellet dust buildup

    I remember noticing a lot of dust as I dumped the pellets in. Since it was Pit Boss brand and a Pit Boss smoker and the first run, I figured I would see how it did. I have not had any issues, but others have reported problems with the fire back burning through the auger. I would presume...
  10. dward51

    Louisiana Grills LG900 Review Update

    Disco, I have some pizza screens from my WSM and I'm going to take one of them (14" diameter) and cut the bottom mostly out of a $6 Tractor Supply galvanized feed pan and pop-rivet the pizza screen in over the cutout to make a pellet sifter. Today I "borrowed" the wife's wire mesh colander to...
  11. dward51

    Pit Boss Copperhead 5 - detailed cleaning and notes on pellet dust buildup

    I've got some 14" pizza screens I used for jerky in the WSM (stack the screens with 1" spacer wood blocks). I'm thinking of picking one of these pans up at Tractor Supply for $5.49 and cutting the bottom so the pizza screen will fit over the opening. Add a couple of pop-rivets and I've got a...
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    Pit Boss Copperhead 5 - detailed cleaning and notes on pellet dust buildup

    I don't think its a flaw, but these things (and pellet grills also) will require some regular cleaning. I have not had an issue in mine, but others have reported problems with auger back burn. I'm thinking this is the best way to avoid it. Note, the manual does talk about regular cleaning of...
  13. dward51

    Holy Smokes - Commercial Heater Build

    Looks like you are well on the way. Glad to be of assistance!
  14. dward51

    Pit Boss Copperhead 5 - detailed cleaning and notes on pellet dust buildup

    Let me add this. I sifted out the 10.5 pounds of pellets and got at least 1 1/2 cups of pellet dust (very fine sawdust). IMO that's a lot of pellet dust. I'm going to look at sifting pellets when they go into the hopper going forward. It would have been more as there clearly has been some of...
  15. dward51

    Pit Boss Copperhead 5 - detailed cleaning and notes on pellet dust buildup

    OK, I've been playing with the PB5 for a while and figured it was time to do a clean out. One question I keep seeing is "how much pellets does it burn". Since I knew what I started with in a new, unseasoned PB5, I figured this would be an ideal time to find out that answer also. There are...
  16. dward51

    Louisiana Grills LG900 Review Update

    Disco, try the 400*+, then back it to 200* for 5 minutes. In mine, I have watched the feed and when the temp dropped to about 235* I went into the "off" mode for the final automatic shutdown. In mine the pellet feed did not run as the temp dropped from 400* to 235* and flipping it into the...
  17. dward51

    Louisiana Grills LG900 Review Update

    I think I would pull the auger and look for dust in the bottom of the auger channel. The auger is somewhat of a loose fit, and dust would naturally fall and want to accumulate on the bottom of the auger tube. It might be acting as a AMZN sawdust tray if there was enough and it was to become...
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    Louisiana Grills LG900 Review Update

    What brand pellets? Also did something fail in the LG900. I think all their products carry a 5 year warranty so it might be worth a call to see if they will cover it. I seem to recall reading that there is usually a auger jam associated with the pellets back burning into the hopper. Might be...
  19. dward51

    Pid wiring question

    I think you got it, and Keith had some good suggestions. There is no one single way to do this as far as switches, lights, etc... The other stuff is pretty much going to be the same except for the 110v or 220v options. If you decide to make that 110v outlet hot 100% of the time, just move the...
  20. dward51

    Snack Stick ?

    Yep, if stick are turning out too greasy, try a leaner cut. I usually get the 90/10 at Sam's Club if I'm not grinding my own. I was at Sam's today to get a small brisket to run in the PB5 and they had 93/7% marked down. They guy was putting it out as I watched. He said they were overstocked...
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