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  1. smokin bark

    How to Modify El Cheapo Brinkmann aka ECB.

    Folks seem to be interested in the ECB Mods so I decided to put together a pictorial of sorts that show the Mods I’ve done. I’ve successfully smoked ribs half a dozen times or so with great results.    The Stock ECB out of the box is not a very good smoker. Temp control is very difficult unless...
  2. smokin bark

    Nice Day with the ECB

     Folks,  Had a great day with my heavily modded ECB. Installed some dome vents and made a different charcoal rack based on an idea I found on line. Made some fantastic Spare Ribs.  Basically did a 2-2-1 with Hickory chunks and chips sprinkled on during the final stage, I used Dusty Roads Rub...
  3. smokin bark

    ECB Success

    Had the "Ol" ECB with Mods out today and had moderate success. Decided on a rack of pork ribs. Finding the right temp is still a challenge, but finally got it dialed in. Started with 10 Kingsford Briquets and 10 in the chimney. Did the Minon method but added a little hickory chunks to the...
  4. smokin bark

    Some BB Ribs in my El Cheapo Brinkmann

    Well did some Baby Back Ribs yesterday in my Brinkmann.   I did the 2-2-1 and it came out nice but slightly over done.    First, I had a heck of a time keeping the temp stable.   Shot up to 400 and couldnt get it below 300 for over an hour. Think I had too many coals on it. I prepared the ribs...
  5. smokin bark

    New Smoker On Board

    Recieved new smoker for the 4th. Discovered its an ECB from reading the SMF. Coming to you from San Diego Calif. Plan on a few mods this week then its off to smokin.
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