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  1. joelq

    HELP! - Brisket took longer than expected - suggestions for keeping it overnight?

    Hi all - I started a 5.7 lb brisket at 10 am this morning, hoping it would finish by 5 pm or so, rest it for a couple hours, then slice and eat for dinner. Well, almost 11 hours later, the internal temperature has just hit 181 F, and we've just decided to go out for pizza. :-/ It's looking like...
  2. joelq

    Variation for my 2nd try at a fatty - with pics!

    Hi all - did nothing but fatties in the smoker this past weekend - my second attempt at fatties. My first attempt went really well, stuffed with chopped mushrooms, red and green bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. It tasted awesome, but the one thing I didn't like was how the fillings...
  3. joelq

    First smoke didn't go quite so well! :-(

    Hi all - received an Old Smokey Electric Smoker for Father's Day and got to try it out for the first time this past weekend. For those unfamiliar with the Old Smokey, check http://oldsmokey.com/0220ES.html for more information. Basically, it's a vertical electric smoker with a thermostat. It has...
  4. joelq

    Anyone else own an Old Smokey Electric?

    The only other member that I've seen post about his is ChargerPower, but looks like he hasn't been around the past year. :-/ If you have any experience with Old Smokey, please let me know - the guidelines for smoking that I've read here don't jive with the guidelines in the Old Smokey's manual...
  5. joelq

    Adapting oven recipes for use in smokers

    Hi all - as I posted in Roll Call I am very new to smoking and am about to jump in with the Old Smokey Electric that I received for Father's Day. Are there any rules-of-thumb to keep in mind when adapting oven recipes for use in smokers? For example, I have an oven brisket recipe that I use...
  6. joelq

    Greetings from Dallas, Texas!

    I have years of grilling experience on my Weber Silver B and have long been talking to my wife about wanting a smoker. Well, I guess she decided to call me on it and gave me a smoker for Father's Day! I'm glad I found this forum as I need to learn the art of smoking, and quickly! :-) I got an...
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