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  1. gavlar

    couple of weekend dishes

    sounds epic.. I will definitely give that recipe a run..Thanks for sharing
  2. gavlar

    couple of weekend dishes

    Good looking wings homeruk. what recipe did you use
  3. gavlar

    Napoleon Coconut Charcoal

    Well I used the napoleon briquettes over the weekend to cook a shoulder of pork and a brisket as well as baked potatoes all in the brick smoker. The smoker itself is reasonably new and i am still experimenting with the burn rate and temperatures. Once i heated up the smoker with seasoned...
  4. gavlar

    Sticky Squares

    Charlotte Great job they look great and has inspired me to give this a try myself and the way you served... great pics too. Cheers Gavlar
  5. gavlar

    Napoleon Coconut Charcoal

    Hi all Just picked up a box of this stuff https://www.napoleongrills.co.uk/accessories/accessory-details/productid/311/ccd/en-ca/napoleon-coconut-briquettes-charcoal and wondered if anyone has used this before and has any guidance as to how many to light at any one time for an overnight smoke...
  6. gavlar

    UK Brick Smoker Temperature Issues

    @wes w been a while Wes, could you please take a look and let me know your thoughts. @wade just a few pics by way of an update....
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    UK Brick Smoker Temperature Issues

    Adding a few photos to help explain
  8. gavlar

    UK Brick Smoker Temperature Issues

    So before the rain set in last night, i got the oven up to a max of 120c.. help what am i doing wrong
  9. gavlar

    UK Brick Smoker Temperature Issues

    Thanks, i have just opened the inlet more and raised the chimney to see if this helps. I have loaded more charcoal so will take a little while for the temp to settle. Will update shortly
  10. gavlar

    UK Brick Smoker Temperature Issues

    Hi Brick built smokers.. I have finally finished my brick smoker here in the UK and through my initial tests, i am unable to gain a temperature above 93c/199f. But it does stay a constant temperature for hours which is a good thing. I need guidance on what is going wrong in not being able to...
  11. gavlar

    UK Build Ideas

    Thoughts Wes?
  12. gavlar

    UK Build Ideas

    Well construction has moved on a bit and am now starting to render the blockwork. I tried firing up the smoker but am struggling to get a decent draw through the chimney. Thanks Wade for your guidance, i still haven't figured out how to get the draw right. Is it better to have a narrow chimney...
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    Hi Wade I have finally built my brick smoker and recall you posting something about the...

    Hi Wade I have finally built my brick smoker and recall you posting something about the calculations for the flue and chimney dimensions to ensure a correct effective draw. Are you able to provide your original link so I can figure out what i need to do. Many thanks Gavlar
  17. gavlar

    For Sale in the South East

    Following my brick smoker and BBQ grill build I have a number of items for sale which due to the weight is probably best collected. I have a fair few brand new 25mm fire bricks, Sheets of 25mm calcium silicate board and a large tub of heat resistant cement. In the Gatwick area for anyone...
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    UK Build Ideas

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