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    Badly trimmed brisket. Need help.

    I have a large brisket where much of the fat cap has been trimmed back leaving 40 day aged harden meet and areas of fat. if I’m cooking on indirect heat in a kettle using the vortex ring will have a negative effect? I’m going to render down some of the fat to make some liquid gold which are use...
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    Large party and a 22” kettle! HELP!

    I have a party at the weekend for 50 people and need advice on cooking. I am using the kettle for a 8-9lb brisket and a Boston butt. The issue is one needs to be done the day before. I like pulled pork cooked on the day. It’s just perfectly juicy and the smoke has more punch. The said brisket is...
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    Webber Kettle 22 dirty smoke problems?

    I have been using the kettle primarily for wings and am getting good results but I think I am getting alot of bad smoke early on. I have had some sessions when there is just a wisp of blue smoke and it’s perfect. Lately though I am getting heavy smoke from the wood when added to the coals...
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    Cancelled BBQ and depression.

    Does anyone start to feel blue or even depressed when BBQ plans get cancelled? Yes No
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    Need help with ribs….

    Tried my first set of baby back ribs tonight and cook them for about three hours on a low and slow before they hit 200°F. I started in the barbecue but the temperature is too high observe around 340°F for the first 30-45 minutes. I’m pretty sure this is what dried them out. They are a little...
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    Weber Kettle cleaning?

    Had my first bbq with my new Kettle 22” and did wings and burgers. Burgers were awful as I over cooked them. The wings… best wings I ever ate! 2tbsp ground whole pepper, 1 tbsp course salt ground fine in mortar and pestle, tablespoon of Chipotle Chili powder and 1 tablespoon of garlic granules...
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    Webber Kettle Original or Master touch?

    Looking to purchase a Webber kettle this weekend and have found 2 on sale. The Original is £228 and the Master Touch is £275. Is there any noticeable difference? Is the extra £50 worth it. I can get the original and a cover for the same price as the master touch. Advice please.
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    Gravity Fed or Pellet on a $1600 budget.

    Trying to decide between a Gravity Fed Charcoal smoker or a Pellet smoker. I have looking at the following: Master Built 1050 WOODWIND PRO 36 I am just not sure which I want but I am leaning towards the MB1050. My question is really longevity and durability. This is an investment for me for at...
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