1st smoke of the year.... Man am I late!

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fpmich

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Jul 17, 2013
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Cold rainy spring and other things kept me from the smoker this year, but I finally got the first smoke of the year under my belt.

One rack of ribs, and three chuck eyes.  I took the chuck to about 180* and will freeze for future dinners.  Stopping just short of "done" will let me roast them in the oven with veggies for 1 1/2 hours at 325* or so long enough for veggies to get done, and the meat will be just right.

Here they are about 2 thirds of the way through the cook.

 
Looks great fpmich! So, it appears like you've got the ultra modified version of my Char-Griller offset - I still need to add better temp gauges, but I've removed the inner pan and added a nice baffle from the fire box and some piping to bring the vent back across the top of the unity.I love it and the changes help, but I still have trouble with fire control.

Any additional pointers/tips as far as your updates to your smoker?
 
Nice job frank. How'd the ribs turn out?

More importantly, how was your luck morel hunting this past spring. I only found six, but that's better than nothing......
 
Ribs turn out great.

Morel season didn't.  LOL

I didn't even bother going out this year, they were so sparse.
 
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