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  1. bkemp00

    Anyone know where I can get a barrel in the Chicago area?

    Any info would be appreciated
  2. bkemp00

    turkey breast

    i am smoking a breast or 2 next weekend. What is a good temp for smoking a turkey? feel dumb asking but just want some opinion
  3. bkemp00

    wings/legs

    Got some wings prepped for the smoker tomorrow. First time firing it up this year. It's been way too cold here in Chicago.
  4. bkemp00

    first brisket coming soon

    I am smoking a brisket this weekend and looking forward to it. I am open to suggestions/tips. i do have a few questions: Fat cap up or down? Flip during cook? inject or skip? Rub applied over night or a few hours before?
  5. bkemp00

    ahhh... Football season is upon us. Now for some pulled pork

    So as I sit here at 3 am the morning of another soon to be disappointing Bears season, I question why I committed to make pulled pork for my buddies. My first pulled pork too. Oh well, smoke on. Got up at 230 to start the coals and join the coyote buddies howling on the patio I got this guy...
  6. bkemp00

    boston butt question

    I am smoking a Boston butt tonight/tomorrow and my only question is fat side up or down? Any other tips?
  7. bkemp00

    officially got the smoking bug

    And so does my fiance. Wasn't planning on a smoke tomorrow. Didn't take a lot of convincing. Nothing better than beer, bags and ribs. I did two with a 'Memphis BBQ Company" rub that I like and the last one in my own BKemp rub.
  8. bkemp00

    first ribs

    First rib attempt. About ready to start digging in shortly.
  9. bkemp00

    first smoke

    Did a full chicken for my first time. Came out juicy and falling right off the bone. Looking forward to leftovers
  10. bkemp00

    Newb from Illinois

    Hello, Brian from Illinois. Just got my Master Forge Charcoal smoker for my 30th B-Day Sunday. Looking forward to firing that bad boy up this weekend once a few mods are made (hopefully everything comes by Friday). Cant wait to succeed and fail (hopefully not fail too often).
  11. bkemp00

    Advise for a NEWB

    I am totally new to smoking and planning my first smoke this weekend. Looking at doing a whole chicken. Any tips are welcome. I will post pics good or bad. Just got my smoker for my 30th bday this weekend. i have a vertical water smoker. nothing crazy/real simple smoker.
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