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    Mulitple city search Craigslist

    I know several around here look on craigslist to find smokers, etc. I found the following site which allows you to simultaneously search multiple cities (based on defined milage from a zip code), which you may find helpful. I've been looking to find a decent pop-up camper (yet to find one in...
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    Hy-Vee Pork Shoulder $0.88/lb

    Thur/Fri/Sat - here in KC - but assume same throughout midwest stores. also see whole chickens for $0.68/lb - not too bad. Time to stock up!
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    smoke ribs @ home - then drive to grandmas - best method?

    Daughters birthday party Monday and, much to my great joy, has selected my ribs as the meal of choice. Will be having the food at Grandmas house (about 1/2 hr drive). Since they dont have a smoker, will have to smoke at my house, then take them up there. I was thinking of smoking up through...
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    Special for 2day - Brisket and breakfast fatty - Q-Vue in progress

    Hi all - great hot summer day in KC - time to fire up the smoker! I got a 12 lb packer from Price Chopper for $1.49 / lb. Using my own rub -but first coated with mustard. Also trying my first fatty - a breakfast fatty. It rolled up OK but am concerned I overstuffed so placed in a bread pan...
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    Observations about using wood chunks

    Hi all! Thought I'd take the time to document my evolving process of the best we to introduce smoke - as it may help someone else down the road. I'm still somewhat new at the smoking process (been up and running since end of 2007). As such, I'm still learning what works for me and my smoker...
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    does separating point/flat significantly change smoke time?

    Want to smoke for the 4th - I have an 11 lb brisket and was wondering if I seperate the flat and point - let's assume each are 5.5 lbs for discussion purposes - does that mean I'm smoking for approx 8 hrs or since there is still 11 lbs of meat in the smoker - it is closer to the 1.5 hrs ~ 16 hrs...
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    Help ID'ing this tree

    Hi all - I was wanting your expertise in identifying this tree - it is at the edge of my backyard and has been dead for several years. It does show some new sprouts coming straight out of the larger trunks - so maybe not really dead - or some sucker has attached. I live near KCMO - I have white...
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    2 Bostons Plus Beans - 1st Q-Vue

    Having some family over tomorrow for dinner - My in-laws contributed to my smoker (which was a birthday present a few months ago). So wanted to have them over for some eats from it! -2 Bostons for pulled pork (got for $1.19/ lb) - apple and Hickory wood -Beans - my wife's recipe -outside...
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    Chargriller w/SFB - how close to house?

    With much discussion on this board regarding windbreaks etc - I was thinking of relocating my smoker closer to the house to be used as a windbreak. I have a nice spot on the south side of my house which has protection from north, west winds and some protection on the east side - due to trees...
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    Brisket timeline

    OK - my wife picked up an 11.5 lb brisket from Sams club - I've not done a brisket yet - but looks like it's time. What I'd like to do is have it ready for eating Sunday mid day or so. I'd like to put it in the oven overnight and take out mid morning to place in cooler for the last couple of...
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    How much charcoal do you go through?

    I am new to smoking and did my first one last week. I have a chargriller pro with sidebox and was wondering what a typical charcoal usage was. I went through 18 lbs kingsford and ran out when meat was about 155 degrees. Day was cool (40's with slight breeze) - I covered with a small rug to...
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    Newbie from KC

    Hi all - am in the middle of my first Q - a 7 lb Boston which has been on since 7:30. Up to 155 degrees after 5 hrs so hopefully on track - going to move indoors at 165. I have a Chargriller Pro with SFB. - Only grilling as previous experience but got this for my Birthday around new years...
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    First smoke today - a couple of ??

    Hi guys - thanks already for the wealth of information you have given me get set up. I have a Chargriller Pro with Side Box. I am starting out with a 7 lb Boston and fired it up at 7:30 this morning. Am currently at 54 deg with smoker temp between 220 and 245 range. I have 2 digital probes -...
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