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    Fatties for tomorrow!!!!

    (2) Thanksgiving fatties (ground turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy) (2) Fatties with green peppers, vidalia onions, mushrooms & shredded mozz. (2) Fatties with fresh mozz, spinach, tomato and a balsamic glaze. Also throwing in 2 racks of baby backs into the UDS!!! Should be good!!!
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    1st Fattie on my new UDS!!....

    I decided to smoke a fattie to christen my UDS and it came out great!....
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    Are wire milk crates ok to use for a UDS charcoal basket?....

    I've been trying to get quotes from local metalworkers about having a basket made from expanded metal, and their quotes are ridiculous....(The last quote I got was $145).....So I was thinking of other options and thought of a milk crate......So my question is... Are wire milk crates ok to use...
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    Almost done with my UDS (see pic)

    Almost done!!  I just need to install my split ring hangers for the 3/4" pipe on either side, and make a charcoal basket...Any feedback would be great! Thanks! ....
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    Is my USD drum lined or unlined?!?!?

    Hi there, I just started my UDS build and did my burnout for 2-1/2 hours. Then I took a wire wheel to the inside of the drum to get it down to the bare metal (see pic). Can someone tell me if my drum is lined or not?.....Any input would be great! Thanks!
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    Starting my 1st UDS build!

    Hi everyone, After a bit of research, I've decided to build my 1st UDS. I have the drum and bought most of the hardware for it. I'm about ready to burn the inside of the drum to get it any / all stuff out of it.  The drum itself appears to be in good condition.  However the entire inside has a...
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    My 2nd fattie! Fresh mozz, tomato and basil...

    This is my 2nd fattie! I decided to go with fresh mozz, tomato, basil and green pepper.  It came out soooooo good!
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    My 1st Fattie!!! (with pics)

    Hi everyone! I finally decided to make a fattie!! It has ham, mozz, green pepper, vidalia onion, and mushrooms. It came out soooo good!!!! Here are the before and after shots I took......  
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    Question about the water pan for a vertical smoker...

    I've done a few smokes, but still a newbie.....One quick question: I have a Perfect Flame Vertical smoker. Every time I use it, the water pan seems like it's main function wants to be a drip tray for everything I'm smoking. Is this right? Am I missing something here? Any feedback is much...
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    Stupid question about ABT's.....

    Hey there! I made my 1st batch of ABT's over the weekend (about 50) and they went in a matter of minutes! I can see myself making these all summer long...so my stupid question is: Do they freeze well? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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    Smoking a pork shoulder as we speak...need help....

    Hi there, I'm smoking a 8.5 pork shoulder right now, an I just wanted to know if I should I be doing anything during the smoking process (ex: turn it? slather it with sauce? etc...) Any input would be greatly appreciated.. FYI - I did the mustard and dry rub and they just put it in...that's it...
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    Loading up my vertical smoker.....advice needed!!!!

    Hi There, Newbie from Long Island here!! Now that the weather is nice, I wanted to load up my smoker this weekend. I'm looking to make (4) racks of ribs and a pork shoulder. My question is: Is there any particular rack order I should stick too (Ex: ribs on the top racks & and shoulder on the...
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    1st time smoking whole chickens...

    Newbie here again! I'm smoking 2 whole chickens tomorrow, and they are currently brining (overnight). How long can I expect to smoke them for, and what is the actual temp I'm trying to shoot for (both smoker and chicken)? Thanks!!!!
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    Long Island, NY - First Time Smoker

    Hi All, My name is Frank. I'm from Long Island, and I've never smoked anything until today. For my 40th B-Day I was given a Perfect Flame vertical(propane) smoker. So, today I smoked (2) racks of baby back ribs and (4) meatloafs, and used mesquite (soaked) wood chips. It was definitely a...
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    Does it matter how I stack the meat in racks?

    Hi....Newbie here! I am in the middle of smoking (2) racks of baby back ribs and (4) meatloafs in a vertical smoker. Right now, the ribs are on the top 2 racks and the meatloafs are on the bottom 2 racks. The ribs seem to be doing well, but the loaves look evidently under-cooked. Is there a...
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    First time smoker - No smoke after and hour...

    Is this normal? How can I help it along? I have a Perfect Flame vertical smoker. Any feedback would be most appreciated! Thanks!
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    How many hours can I expect from a propane tank?

    Hi All! Newbie here! I just got my 1st smoker..It's a Perfect Flame Vertical smoker. I'm in the middle of planning out a full day of smoking ribs, chicken, etc...and was wondering how many hours I can expect to get out of a typical BBQ propane tank? Also, if anyone has had any experience with...
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