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    Smoked my first brisket, need advice.

    I smoked my first brisket on the original Weber 22" inch. I have a lot to learn... I smoked a point cut only, no flat. I used Kingsford Original briquettes in the Weber Char-Basket on the first bottom rack. The brisket was on the above top rack on the far end opposite of the char-basket. I...
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    Thermometer for Weber Smokey Joe 14" ?

    I'm thinking of buying a Weber Smokey Joe charcoal 14" inch but it has no thermometer. I'd like to smoke briskets and other food on it and I'd like to know the ambient temperature of the inside of the Weber. What do you guys recommend as an affordable option for temperature monitoring?
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    Are all oaks similar in smoke flavor?

    I was wondering if all oaks (White oak, post oak, red oak, pin oak, black oak, blackjack oak) all create very similar smoke flavor on meat or are there differences that are noticeable? From reading around the internet, some sources claim that pin oak and black oak create the strongest and most...
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    Best smoke flavor: Weber Smokey Mountain vs Kettle vs Kamado?

    Do any of you have any experience with the Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Kettle and Kamado Joe and if so, which is the best at smoking, creates the best, strongest smoke flavor and the closest to authentic Texas style BBQ offset smoker? Do any of them come close to the smoke flavor of a offset...
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    Almond vs Walnut vs Pecan

    I was wondering if any of you ever tried using almond or walnut wood in your offset or Weber smoker and how is the flavor and smell? Does you compare to pecan or oak? I've read that almond wood is a light sweet smoke, where as walnut is a stronger bitter flavor, I was wondering if this is...
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    How to smoke a turkey on offset

    Have any of you had success smoking a turkey spatchcock style on an offset smoker and got the skin crispy? I'm going to smoke a turkey on an offset smoker for Thanksgiving (spatchcock style) but before I do I want to do a test run and smoke a turkey this week to make sure I don't mess up the...
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    Season smoker - Is Ballistol ok?

    I have some questions about seasoning an offset smoker. I'm thinking of getting a offset smoker, a Workhorse 1975. When I first get it, do I need to wash it down with a hose and water inside and out and then season it? I've read that some people noticed metal shavings in their new smoker...
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    White/dirty smoke a problem?

    I've heard and read that there could possibly be a problem with white smoke/dirty smoke for food? I saw a video where they said that you should leave open your smoker till all the white smoke is gone and then put on your meat. I've also seen videos where others have said that is not a problem...
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    Burn one wood or different kinds at once?

    I'm new to smoking and was wondering what you all do to get the most flavor out of smoked meat. I know part of it is personal preference but I'd like to read your opinions and get some ideas on what type of woods pair well with which foods. Is it best to smoke one wood like a oak or add a...
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    Cabela's vs Traeger pellet smoker

    Hi, I'm new to the smoker world and I'm looking to get a wood pellet smoker. I have some questions about pellet smokers, specifically Cabela's vs Traeger. The store nearest to me that sells pellet smokers (Cabela's) sells those two brands and I was wondering if there is a difference in the...
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    New to member here, hi

    Hello, just introducing myself here. I'm really interested in learning about smoking food (beef, poultry, fish, cheese) and getting into this and eventually becoming one of my passions. I'll be asking some questions in the forum about smokers and wood pellets.
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