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    Advice Wanted For Possible Conversion Kit Of Brinkman Charcoal To Electric Vertical Smoker (Two Door

    I'm thinking about converting my Brinkman Vertical Two Door Smoker to an electric, please advise on a good kit.  I have access to a metal shop (If needed). Looking for the conversion as it gets pretty cold here and it affects my temp.  Thanks in advance, "V"
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    Considering a mod for the Brinkman Vertical Smoker

    I have a Brinkman vertical two door smoker and use a veggie wok for my coals.  It works pretty good.  Before I had just drilled tons of holes in the provided pan, but it didn't work that well.  As for how much charcoal, I'm sure it depends on many factors.  As I type I have an 8.48 lb brisket in...
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    The Easter Bunny Came Through

    Here's what the Easter Bunny brought me today. I don't know how big it was because I threw out the wrapper before I could see. I'm guessing 6 or so pounds.  I rubbed Brown Sugar, Paprika, Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Kosher Salt (Thought It Works) and Cracked Black Pepper on it last night.  Put it...
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    Ever Use Grape Jelly On Ribs?

    Okay, I cannot eat another bite, they're pretty good.  I tried both, with sauce and without sauce.  I prefer without sauce.  I used Rudy's sauce.  Seems as though sauce masks the real flavor.  I can't wait to see what's next in the smoker.   This forum rocks!!! Let's see Pittsburgh meet Green...
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    Ever Use Grape Jelly On Ribs?

    When do you guys apply the sauce, if at all?  I like both wet and dry ribs.  Thinking about leaving the sauce off and leave it up to the family if they want to add or not.  Just heat some up on the stove or something.  What do you guys do? 
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    Ever Use Grape Jelly On Ribs?

      I didn't even think about their sauces.  I wonder how it would be as a marinade of some sort.  Hmmmm  Here's a pic after I put some Apple Jelly on them for moisture.  About 3 hours in. 
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    Ever Use Grape Jelly On Ribs?

    I gotta go out and get some Apple and Grape jelly.  I wonder how they would both be.  Many years ago, I think it was Welch's, they had a grape and apple (mixed) squeeze bottle.  It was very good.  I'm talking early 1980's.  Don't think they still have that one. 
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    Ever Use Grape Jelly On Ribs?

    I was told grape jelly is the secret to great tasting ribs.  Anyone here ever use it?  I've put banana slices on ribs before for grilling.  I'm doing/smoking Spare Ribs tomorrow and will use hickory chips and Famous Dave's Rib Rub.  Any other suggestions that could produce great ribs?  Going to...
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Thanks everyone and yes it is pretty tasty. 
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Sorry, I meant to say, charcoal is my main fuel.  I was just adding chunks as the smoke dissipated.  I still need to someday make my own rub. 
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Here's a pic, sorry I didn't re-size.  I'll still do some more mods on the pan and get the wok.  I thought about a way to maybe punch larger holes in a plate at work, then breaking (Bending) it or just sticking with getting the wok.  I'll have to see how much of a change it makes.  This is after...
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Okay, this morning (Sunday) I put the brisket on.  Been on since a little after 8AM.  I really need to put more holes in the coal pan and eventually get a wok.  Need more air flow, the ashes do build up quick.  At this point it's at about 225 degrees.  I've had it in bottom (Fat side) up.  Been...
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Wow, thank all of you guys.   Yeah, it's going to take some trial and hopefully not much error.  I'm now back home from the last store trip.  Time to cure this baby and then it's off to smoking.  Off topic: Anyone here football fans?  Who's winning this weekend?  I'm going with Pittsburgh...
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Curing process halted for a few minutes, gotta go get that charcoal chimney. 
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Thank you and thanks for that info.  I only bought one bag of charcoal, need to have another on hand.  I did buy a meat thermometer, but it's not digital.  As for the charcoal pan, should I drill several 1/2" holes?  I'm just wondering about the ash drop off.  I did look at the charcoal chimney...
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    New To Smoking, Please Offer Advice/Tips (Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker) (Charcoal)

    Hello everyone, I'm totally new to smoking meat and would like some tips and or advice with smoking brisket.  I bought a Brinkmann Split-Door Smoker at Wal-Mart for $69.00 (Clearance) along with some Mesquite chunks.  I read about modifying the coal pan with holes, which I plan on doing tomorrow...
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