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  1. jtucker

    My First Charcoal/Offset Smoker Cook - Questions

    Today I completed my first cook on the horizon offset that I picked up and refurbished a couple of months ago.  After a couple of years cooking in the electric, I must say that I really like the experience of cooking in the horizon.  Anyway, I don't have any Q-View to share, but I think the...
  2. jtucker

    Is This Normal?? Firebox Door Gap

    I picked up the used Horizon 16in offset.  It is about 5 years old.  All in all, it is in great shape, but there is a noticible gap around the firebox door.  It is about 1/8in on the top and along the non hinged side of the door.  There is no lip, so gap is straight into FB.  Is this normal, or...
  3. jtucker

    Oil vs Repaint?

    Hi All - I'm in the process of cleaning up an offset smoker and I'm about ready for the next step.  After I get the rust knocked off the outside of the firebox, should I repaint or just heat/coat with either crisco or veggie oil?  I've done a lot of searching on painting and see a mix of...
  4. jtucker

    Water Pan In Offset Smoker

    Hi everyone- I just picked up my first offset smoker (horizon 16in). Not totally new to smoking, but I am brand new to the non electric world...I've never used charcoal/lump etc ever (on any cook). I will no doubt be learning a lot over my next few cooks. I mostly cook ribs because they are my...
  5. jtucker

    Advice on This Used Horizon - Rust

    Need some help. Looking at this horizon. I know that the horizon smokers are high quality. Is this rust is manageable and/or should I be concerned? Will be my first offset so not sure how much rust is normal on this type of smoker. Need to decide today so any help is appreciated. I can't see it...
  6. jtucker

    Getting Rid Of Rust

    Hi All - I'm looking at a used horizon smoker.  Overall, its in good shape but the outside of the firebox is rusted all the way around.  What is a person to do about this?
  7. jtucker

    Calling NW Arkansas Folks

    Are there any smokers in NW Arkansas that has an A-Maze-N pellet smoker that I could borrow for a cook tomorrow (Sunday)?  I don't particularly care if it is a tube or tray.  Need to smoke some chicken on a grill, but my cheap smoker boxes won't smoke at a low temp.  I will put down a deposit if...
  8. jtucker

    Calling NW Arkansas Smokers

    Are there any smokers in NW Arkansas that has an A-Maze-N pellet smoker that I could borrow for a cook tomorrow (Sunday)?  I don't particularly care if it is a tube or tray.  Need to smoke some chicken on a grill, but my cheap smoker boxes won't smoke at a low temp.  I will put down a deposit if...
  9. jtucker

    First Turkey Smoke - 5 Quick Questions for the Experts

    Smoking my first whole turkey this weekend.  I've read quite a bit, but have a couple of questions before I get going. 1 - What is the best way to monitor internal temp?  Is it best to insert a meat thermometer probe before I start the smoke and leave it in the entire time so that can...
  10. jtucker

    Results of My First Pork Butt Smoke - Long Post Warning

    Well - it was a long day, but I now have my first pork butt smoke under my belt.  In the end, I would grade my work at a B- ish.  One thing I walked away with for sure is that I'm truly a novice in every since of the word, and I have a lot to learn (which I will).  In fact, I spent a lot of the...
  11. jtucker

    Quick Help Needed! Meat Ready for Smoke - MES Temp WAY Off

    Hi Guys- I'm up and at em early this morning.  I was aiming to get my pork butts on the heat by 5:30 am today.  However, I'm using my new Maverick thermo for the first time.  My BBQ temp is reading 45 degrees LOWER than my MES reading.  Know I've done enough research to know that the MES temps...
  12. jtucker

    Hello from Hog (as in Whoo Pig Sooie) Country

    Hi everyone - I'm Jeff and I'm from northwest Arkansas.  I'm new to both the SMF, and smoking in general.  About 3 months ago I picked up my first smoker, which is a 40in Masterbuilt digital electric smoker.  My knowledge of smoking is very elementary, but I'm hooked and eager to learn.  I've...
  13. jtucker

    General Smoking Questions for a Beginner

    Hi, my name is Jeff.  Earlier this year I picked up my first smoker (electric), and I've been hard at it since.  I love smoking so far, but the reality is that I'm still very green when it comes to smoking.  At this point, I've only been focusing on ribs and have had some success.  I'm stepping...
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