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  1. alesmoker

    Barnyard Saturday!

    Smoking up the whole barnyard this beautiful Saturday afternoon! Got some Chicken Quarters done pseudo Scarbelly injected with Cajun Butter blended 2:1:1 with Franks and Cholula rubbed with Plowboys Yardbird Rub. Gonna go to the grill after smoke to crisp up that skin. Also have some beef...
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    Brexit 1776 Breakfast Fatty

    Couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate America's 241st year of political and economic dissent than by rolling up a Fatty and smokin' it tomorrow morning bright and early! -Pork Sausage -Bacon -Eggs -Potatoes -Cream Cheese -Colby Cheese -Weber Smoky Brown Sugar Rub Happy Independence Day...
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    Wings and Pork Belly Burnt Ends!

    Topic says all you need to know! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Brisket

    So I finally decided to nut up and give a brisket a go. Got a 13 lb packer from Sams. So trimming was a touch more difficult than it looked from watching YouTube but I managed to remove the hard fat to what I suppose is my liking. Did a simple rub of salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder...
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    Easter Smoke!

    Happy Easter everyone! In lieu of the traditional Ham, I'm smoking some pork steaks on this beautiful afternoon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pork Steaks

    I'm looking to smoke some pork steaks this weekend and I'm here seeking out some tips and ideas. I'll be using my offset stick burner and intend to smoke with Pecan splits and applewood chunks. To brine or not to brine? Dry rub or slather in sauce at the end of the cook? As always, your help is...
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    Leg Quarters

    Here we see a fine looking 10 lbs of chicken leg quarters in their natural habitat. Being kept warm with hickory and the occasional chunk of cherry wood. Happy Viewing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Pork Butt!

    Well, it's another unusually beautiful February afternoon in So. Illinois so I've resigned myself to another smoke session. Got another rack o ribs going as well as 2 Butts. First time with the Boston Butt so we shall see how they do. Used the same house made rub I used on last weeks ribs for...
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    Coleslaw

    Looking for a non creamy, vinegar based coleslaw recipe to top off pulled pork BBQ sandwiches. Any leads? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Smoker Names

    Does your smoker have a name? The way you would name a car or a boat? If so...what do you call it (her?). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    First Ribs!

    So today I'm trying my hand at smoking my first ribs. Hoping it goes well as I knowingly overpaid $54 for 3 full racks of STL Style Ribs!!! Trying to keep it simple but it's tough with so many varying schools of thought. Prepped with a simple dry rub and overnight in the fridge (maybe 8 hours)...
  12. alesmoker

    First Smoke! Wings!

    Completed my first ever Smoke on my custom built offset! Injected wings with a 1:1 Franks Red Hot and Cajun Butter. Smoked on Pecan for 3.5 hours then flash fried in Peanut Oil for 60 sec. Really pleased with how they turned out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Injection Question

    Hey all! I am fixing to do my FIRST SMOKE EVER on my new self fabricated offset. I decided to go with wings as I assume the possible mistakes could be cheaper than other meats. I've been reading about these Buffalo Style Scarbelly wings and have decided to go that route by injecting. First...
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    First Test Burn

    So I'm about an hour into my first test burn and looking for some tips/info/verification. Details: -Kingsford Charcoal Briquettes started in a chimney -Briquettes ashed over, added Mesquite chunks -Door damper wide open -Exhaust Damper wide open -FB side Thermo at 275 -Exhaust Side Thermo at 230...
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    Progress Report

    Got the frame mostly finished today. Still gets casters and a shelf at the bottom. Test fit the CC and she fit like a glove! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Progress Report

    Back from Thanksgiving Break! Y'all made me jealous with all the smoked birds! I'm on track for next year! Worked on the base frame today. 1.5"X1.5" HSS Tube. GMAW .035 Wire. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Best Thermos?

    General smoker build question here...What are the best thermometers out there for smokers? Building my own offset right now and I'm looking to put 2 thermos in my lid, one by the FB and the other by the exhaust. Looking for brands here. If it's available on Amazon, even better! Sent from my...
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    First Build

    Started my first Smoker Build yesterday! New to smoking and never owned one before so this will all be one big learning experience! Going with 18" Sch. 40 CS pipe. 48" CC & 16" FB. Standard flow. Just got my pipes cut so not much to show for now and with it being Thanksgiving, we are shutting...
  19. alesmoker

    Thank You!

    I just finished reading the 5 Day E-course and wanted to thank you for all the great info! I've never smoked anything before and reading through the course eliminated many of my concerns! Looking forward to my first smoke now!
  20. alesmoker

    So. ILL in the house.

    Hello! Just joined the page and excited to learn! My name is Nate and I'm living in Belleville Illinois about 20 minutes west of St. Louis.  So I'm ready to start smoking my own meat. Only experience I have is staying up all night with my cousin tending to my grandfathers block smoker back when...
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