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  1. vandman

    Marinade Chicken???

    Going to do some drumsticks this weekend but i have never smoked chicken..... Should i marinade the chicken or can i use the same ol pork/beef rub? Suggestions???? Thanks
  2. vandman

    Tenderizing a Brisket?

    I have heard ppl say they tenderize their brisket before they smoke. They tenderize with a meat tenderizer and then soak it in coke/juice (or whatever) over night. Does this help keep the brisket moist? Is it better to cook the brisket in a pan or let it sit on the grate with the pan underneath...
  3. vandman

    Bday Party Smoke....Need Help!

    OK, I am planning on a nice smoke for a bday party next weekend. I need some general help/tips:Will be serving about 25 - 30 ppl, with that said I am planning on a 10lb brisket, 8lb butt and some chicken drumsticks with sides. Is this going to be enough food? Beer will also be consumed!Party is...
  4. vandman

    Brisket Serving??

    How many people would a 10lb brisket typically feed?
  5. vandman

    Temp. in a UDS

    I remember reading that if my thermometer was attached on the side of the UDS then the temperature in the center of the UDS is about 20 degrees higher. Is this correct?
  6. vandman

    UDS Report

    OK I got the UDS all burnt out and wired out. I assembled it all together and seasoned it on Sat. night trying to get it ready for some Q on Sunday. Please notice the inlets and my ash pan. All this was done prior to joining SMF and getting all the gritty details on UDS building. I put on...
  7. vandman

    UDS "Burn Out"

    I did a burn out on my 55 gal. drum last night and here are a few pics. The inside seems to still have that tannish color from the epoxy-phelonic liner still. Looks like i still need to take the wire wheel to it huh. Sorry for all these post about this but I just need to be sure before I start...
  8. vandman

    New from Texas

    Whats up everyone. New to all of this threading. I live in SA, Texas and I am just starting to smoke! I have been grilling for awhile and I classify myself as a pretty good cook. Im here for advice, ideas, recipes, friends, etc.... I currently have a CharBroil Gas Grill (it's shiny ) but i am...
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