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  1. boblloyd91

    Odd brisket occurrence

    Thanks for all the great feedback. I am thinking you guys are right regarding the resting time.
  2. boblloyd91

    Odd brisket occurrence

    So I think I finally made a decent brisket, however something odd happened a few minutes into cutting it. To explain, I use a WSM and prepped the meat (a 5 lb point) last night with a rub and injectable marinade. I put it on at 6 in the morning and got it out at 5 this evening. I cut it after a...
  3. boblloyd91

    Cooking baby back ribs vs St Louis cut ribs

    So I feel pretty happy with my ability to smoke St Louis cut ribs, and an thinking of trying baby backs. Are there any differences in how I should cook them? From what I understand they are leaner, is there anything else I should be aware of?
  4. boblloyd91

    WSM not running hot enough

    When you say KBB are you referring to the Kingsford Blue Bag?
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    WSM not running hot enough

    Out of curiosity what are some of the best brands of charcoal to use?
  6. boblloyd91

    WSM not running hot enough

    I was trying to hit 225. I was using a basic kitchen meat probe through the thermometer insert, and the temperature was in the 700's for some reason at first. The accuracy of the temperature is something else I'm trying to figure out.
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    WSM not running hot enough

    I was using cheap store brand charcoal, which I suspect doesn't stay hot as long. Also when you use sand is there any kind in particular you use? Also if I forego the water bowl altogether do I risk burning my food at all?
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    WSM not running hot enough

    So I used my WSM for the first Time this past weekend. I had some issues with temperature control, first went really hot then quickly cool down when I put a bowl of cold water in the cooker. I was cooking in colder weather ( about 30°) and am wondering if that combined with cold water in the...
  9. boblloyd91

    Easy light charcoal/lighter fluid questions

    Thanks. I have been using an offset smoker when I got into this hobby about two years ago, and picked up some bad habits, mainly using lighter fluid. My next goal is to make good clean tasty fires instead of easy ones.
  10. boblloyd91

    Easy light charcoal/lighter fluid questions

    So unfortunately even though I used only a small amount I still had that unpleasant smell. Not as bad but still need to reseason it. Thanks for the info. I'm going to clean it up tonight then season it again soon
  11. boblloyd91

    Easy light charcoal/lighter fluid questions

    How well will this work in cold weather?
  12. boblloyd91

    Easy light charcoal/lighter fluid questions

    Yes, like I said I tried to avoid lighter fluid at all costs, and was trying to light my charcoal via chimney starter....maybe I could put 5-6 briquettes at the bottom of the chimney that are easy start and fill the rest with regular. Then put more regular on in the charcoal ring using the...
  13. boblloyd91

    Easy light charcoal/lighter fluid questions

    I've been wondering that. If I need to try again tomorrow maybe I'll only use a handful of those easy light charcoal briquettes.
  14. boblloyd91

    Easy light charcoal/lighter fluid questions

    So I'm in a bit of a pickle, I've been tinkering with my new WSM to get some practice with fire control and to season it. But I may have made a dumb mistake. Right now the weather is under 20 degrees and I foolishly bought some cheap store brand charcoal. After it wouldn't light using the usual...
  15. boblloyd91

    Got a Weber Smokey Mountain! have a few questions....

    Hey, I lucked out and was able to get an 18.5" WSM on sale. I'm super excited. I have a few questions before I season it this weekend that I hope someone can help me with. 1. About how many charcoal briquettes do I need? I'm gong to be doing the minion method, so I won't be doing them all at...
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    Weber Smoky Mountain cooker questions

    Thanks everyone! It sounds like I should stick to the 18.5" model.
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    Weber Smoky Mountain cooker questions

    So I'm trying to convince my wife to get me this for Christmas, and I initially had my heart set on the 18 inch model. However I'm getting the impression she might be more persuaded to get me this if I take it down a size and look at the 14.5 inch version (which is $100 less). My questions are...
  18. boblloyd91

    Best length of time to add smoke

    Good point. I haven't noticed it being too much of a problem myself, but it was a perspective I've been considering when I have others over for dinner and they may have different tastes than me.
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    Best length of time to add smoke

    My neighbor and I were shooting the breeze a few weeks back about our BBQ habit, and he mentioned that he feels during the cooking process, the time spent with the actual smoke shouldn't be more then five hours. I was curious what you all thought. If I'm continually adding smoke during the whole...
  20. boblloyd91

    Another pulled Pork thread...with Maple

    Looks good! I also have learned what a good wood maple is.
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