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  1. JustinLoos

    First time smoking pork then finishing in the oven

    Cook: cook the day before a party. Rewarm on the day of the party. Prep: score fat layer on top to creat diamonds Dry rub: salt and pepper (1/2 and 1/2) add paprika for color Cook fat side up, and drip pan underneath Cook temp: 250 and water pan Wood: oak Total Cook time: 10-12 hours...
  2. JustinLoos

    Pork Butt resting

    I’m smoking pork butts for my daughter’s 2 birthday party. I plan on smoking the pork the day before the party. Historically when I smoke meats I’ve always served them on the same day. Thus, I need advice on the resting period and rewarming. After the pork butts are finish, where and how...
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    • pork pork butt rest time
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Pork
  3. JustinLoos

    Installing a Probe Port

    Hi, I have a Horizon 20” Classic offset (0.25” steel) smoker. I’ve been running wired temp probes (ThermoWorks smoke) to my meats. As there is no probe port I run the wires under my cooking chamber door causing a continuous small leak. I run 2-4 probes during a cook. What port do you recommend...
  4. JustinLoos

    Brisket Advice Needed Please

    I just finished my 4th brisket cook. My flat turn out tender and juicy. However, the the point came out tough. Here’s my cooking profile. Any suggestions or advice are appreciated. Prep 10.17 lbs. Costco packer Brisket (choice grade) never frozen 7 lbs. trimmed 60 minutes in room temp Light...
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    • beef brisket offset smoked
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Beef
  5. JustinLoos

    Need brisket advice please.

    Hello, I just finished my first brisket cook. My flat turn out tender and juicy. However, the area with point and flat came out tough and dry. Here’s my cooking profile. Any suggestions are appreciated. Prep 15.34 lbs. frozen packer (choice grade) 11.7 lbs. trimmed and thaw 11.5 lbs after...
  6. JustinLoos

    How to decrease temp

    Hi, I’m new to stick burning and I would like advice on how to drop the smoker temp after I was to heavy handed with inserting more wood. I use a 20” Horizon offset smoker. It has a damper on the firebox and on the chimney. What are a few techniques to try?
  7. JustinLoos

    Firebox question

    I have a 20” Horizon offset smoker. My question is about the firebox. Should I be using this grate to build my fire on top of? Or should I remove the grate and build the fire on the bottom of the firebox? What are the pros and cons?
  8. JustinLoos

    Offset smoker cover or tent

    I have the Horizon 20” classic offset smoker. Horizon’s covers are on backorder due to COVID. Anyone have any suggestions on a cover or even a recommendation on a canopy type cover? Thank you, any advice is appreciated.
  9. JustinLoos

    Leaky offset

    Just purchased my first offset smoker. A Horizon 20” classic offset. It’s leaking from the top and side of the firebox door and the top of the cooking door. Is this normal? should I not worry about it? Any advice how to fix the problem?
  10. JustinLoos

    Just got my first smoker!

    Hi! Just got my first smoker. I went with Horizon’s 20” offset smoker. I did a 4 hour seasoning cook. Going to smoke chicken this weekend. I’m excited! America!
  11. JustinLoos

    Sourcing wood in Northwest Ohio

    Anyone have a good spot to get smoking wood in Northwest Ohio?
  12. JustinLoos

    Picking up a horizon smoker (Bass Pro)

    Hi, I’m about to buy the Horizon 20” classic offset smoker from Bass Pro. I can save like $150 if I pick it up at the store, which is 10 minutes from my house. I was wondering if a few grown men and a pickup truck could accomplish this. It weighs 450 lbs.
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