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    BigVinnie in Vegas

    Hello all. A little late to the game, I turn 42 in less than a week and just got my first grill. I've grilled at family cookouts for decades, but this is the first time owning my own. I've lived in apartments my adult life until now, so this is the first time I've been able to have my own...
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    Beaver cooked prior to grinding

    I'm new to sausage in general. Been trapping beaver for the state for 3 years now. I always just made jerky or burger out of them. You'd think theyd have a good yield. However a 50 pound beaver might yield 15 pounds of very lean beef like meat. However I would like to expand my repitore a bit...
    • Trapper87
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    • beaver game new member newbie sausage wild game
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Sausage
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    New pit new opportunities

    Hello All, I'm Curt, from Lumberton, TX. I'm picking up a used Jambo J3 tomorrow. Never thought I would have, or even need, a pit like this but the stars aligned and I jumped on it while it was available. I know it will be a whole new learning curve from my previous Walmart/Academy pits but I...
  4. CrazedOccultist

    My Teriyaki Jerky Recipe

    While shopping at my local thrift store a few months ago, I happened to find a brand new Cuisinart DHR-20 for about $20, still in box w/ factory seals on the power cord. After tinkering around with various sauces and spices, this is my home prepped jerky recipe(no cure in this one yet, since it...
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    Simple rib smoking tutorial

    I have been grilling ribs for years, most not coming out great. I am looking to step up my game, starting over would best describe where I think i am at. I am ordering a smoker this afternoon and want to find a simple rib smoking tutorial that will just go over the basic process. I want to...
    • Nefarious
    • Thread
    • newbie ribs smoker
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Pork
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    Wet cure upper time limits

    Yesterday I put a whole pork loin cut into 3 pieces into a curing brine. 9.17 lb pork 1 gallon water .25% Prague #1 1% brown sugar 2% salt Black pepper, bay leaves, thyme for flavor. I was planning on letting it cure for 10 days, taking it out next Wednesday to sit in the fridge and form a...
  7. AirForceDan

    Newish Member

    Hello bbq enthusiasts, I joined about a month ago, but never formally introduced me self. I’m from southern PA, and have been in the Air Force for 8 years w/ two tours to Afghanistan and a 115 day vaycay to Qatar. I developed a love for BBQ because a big ol’ black southern boy from my old unit...
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    Masterbuilt electric smokers: 20078715 for $125 or 20071117 for $100?

    Hi there, I have a shot at buying a very slightly used 20078715 for $125 or a brand new 20071117 for $100. They seem like very similar units, but I figured I should ask the authorities on the matter. For the record, I'm brand new to smoking and am interested in low cost, easy to maintain, and...
  9. AOSRYJP Ice & Smoke

    Greetings! Waiting for my LSG....................

    Newbie. From Chicago. In security sales for Motorola. Just started smoking at the beginning of Covid. Love it, but my wife hates it. Too much time for her. Been using a CharGriller Triple Play, but just placed an order for an LSG 20x42 offset. She wasn't happy about me dropping $3K on a smoker...
  10. ChrisLane

    Hello from PA.

    I joined the forum, to learn more about smoking meats. The search bar will get plenty of use! Just bought my first pellet grill/smoker and want to learn as much as I can before it arrives.
    • ChrisLane
    • Thread
    • foodie newbie pitts and spitts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Roll Call
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    Help Smoking Brisket

    Hi Folks! I'm kinda new to "Smoke Life" and I have a question. Can I smoke my 6 lb. brisket for 4 hours today, refrigerate overnight and complete smoking it tomorrow before my guests arrive? Looking for red flags/disaster warnings if I try this. ALL your helpful comments are much...
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    Ribs...

    It has been a long time since I cooked some BBQ ribs and I just got a pellet smoker grill for my birthday. We picked up some ribs from a local grocer and they appear to be preseason and sauced Kansas city style... My question is what tips and recommendations to you have for a new pellet owner...
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    First time smoker

    Guys hello from India!!! This is my first time smoking meats. I managed to fabricate an offset from an old barrel. And did my first cook a few days back. Used jackfruit wood Chunk's for it was we don't easily get hard wood chunks around. I am a bit confused on how to go about it. Would be...
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    Newbie Screw Up! Need help fast!

    So I have a Bradley Smoker and forgot to plug in the heating element to get the oven temperatures up. I'm smoking a 12 lbs brisket and basically had it exposed to smoke for about 4 hours at a temperature of 180°F with the oven off. I then found the mistake and got the oven running at 260°F. Its...
    • BeefBuddy
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    • brisket help new newbie rookie smoke advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Beef
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    First smoked ribs off the offset smoker

    As a late birthday present to myself, I bought a Char-Griller Texas Trio. Propane grill, charcoal grill, offset smoker. I am really happy with it because of its flexibility. The grate (quoted as 548sq in) is plenty big enough for 2 entire racks of spare ribs to lie flat. How I prepared the...
    • bhambrewer
    • Thread
    • keto newbie ribs
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Pork
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    Briquettes vs lump charcoal

    If I have understood "project fire" by Steven Raichlen correctly, the biggest difference between briquettes and lump charcoal is that you don't have to wait for the lump to ash over, you can start as soon as they are alight, and top up as needed on the go. Have I made some horrible mistake in...
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    A Smokers Journey

    Happy to find myself finally here with a Pitboss Pro Pellet Smoker and a horrible experience with Lowes online instore pick up. About 10 years ago got my first charcoal grill stationed at Fairchild AFB WA. Initial use could not keep the coals lit for the life of me, spending so much time...
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    Newbie from Arkansas

    Hey everyone! I’m brand new to smoking...just got a Pit Boss Copperhead 5 for my 1st smoker (wanted something easy to use since I don’t know what I’m doing). I’ve smoked a couple of pork butts so far (pretty awesome) and tried some ribs (they weren’t the best). I have a lot to learn from you...
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    Hi everyone. Newbie here from the Philippines who needs your expert advice.

    I started fabricating my own smoker in our yard a week ago but my problem is to where to source out my firewood and where to buy a reliable thermometer/ temp gauge? Since oak/ hickory supply is inconsistently available and a lot more expensive than the locally available wood here, it would be...
  20. Nevermore

    Newbie smoker build

    First of all I just wanted to say Hello and thank you for this forum. I've been lurking for awhile and have found some great information on smoking meats. builds, thermometers etc. I have never smoked anything in my life however with the help of my buddy Austin, who is an avid smoker, we...
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