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  1. merlin

    Using logs for smoking??

    Thanks Sticky Fingers.  I'll be sure to do just that.  any other advice while using logs in my smoker?
  2. merlin

    Using logs for smoking??

    Im very sorry I should have specified.  I currently am using an Oklahoma Joe Offset smoker.  THe larger one of the 2 that they have I think.
  3. merlin

    Using logs for smoking??

    as of now I use Lump charcoal. Brands such as Royal Oak, Cowboy (I know it sucks) and Frontrier.  However I don't feel like my coal burns hot enough nor does it burn long enough.  I was thiking about switching to using Logs but didn't know if this was a good idea. and if it was what kind of wood...
  4. merlin

    Is there a difference between white and brown butcher paper?

    yeah it doesn't appear to be coated at all.  so I guess im good.
  5. merlin

    Is there a difference between white and brown butcher paper?

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between the two or if there is any I am smoking a brisket this Saturday and thought I try something new with the butcher paper and I went to my local butcher and all they had was white butcher paper and I couldn't buy anywhere else. I was...
  6. merlin

    What does it mean to smoke food for "X" amount of hrs?

    Yeah good point there Tom.  I know I don't use near as much mesquite as I would hickory or apple.  I could be wrong but I don't think anyone would want to smoke something for 12 hrs or so on straight mesquite.
  7. merlin

    What does it mean to smoke food for "X" amount of hrs?

    Alright I figure I go ahead and ask this even though I feel like a total noob but I hear food being smoked for 8 hrs 12 hrs 24 hrs crap like that.  I was wondering did this mean it was on the pit for that time before wrapping? or was it actually being exposed to smoke with wood chunks for that...
  8. merlin

    WAYS TO WARM AN ICE CHEST?

    Thanks yall  for the replies I guess just towels it is then.
  9. merlin

    WAYS TO WARM AN ICE CHEST?

    Hey yall I haven't posted on here in a while.  I don't get on a computer much but I know I can come here to get some good advice.  I'm smoking a brisket and though I always let my meat rest in an ice chest wrapped in towels. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to heat the ice chest up so...
  10. How long after brining can I wait to cook?

    How long after brining can I wait to cook?

  11. merlin

    How long after brining can I wait to cook?

    Brine chicken for bout 8 hrs Coated with molasses and seasoned Injected with my apple juice based injection Rubbed down and being left over night. I'll post picks when they come off the smoker. :)
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  16. merlin

    How long after brining can I wait to cook?

    Thank s Thank you Dave for your advice. I'll be sure to post some pics
  17. merlin

    How long after brining can I wait to cook?

    Last night I made my brine for my chicken that I'm going to start brining possibly today or tomorrow for bout 8 hrs. I took gallon of water with 1 cup kosher salt and 1 cup sugar along with bout half cup of apple juice and hint of apple spice. Just a pinch. My question is if I were to brine it...
  18. merlin

    How long after brining Can i cook my turkey

    ok guys its november and im sure the turkey questions are flying all over this site.  Im gonna brine my turkey this year and wanted to know how long i could wait in between finishing the brine process and cooking.  I wanna brine on tuesday evening take it out the next morning leave it in the...
  19. merlin

    First time smoking a pork butt

    well yesterday i got up at 0430 to light my coals.  the night before i applied a rosemerry and brown sugar based rub.  i also prepared an injection the night before that i will happily provide the recipie for both.  while the coals were going i began injecting the meat.  i didnt do the night...
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