New mini owner

[Rings Я Us]

Keeping my eye on sales for the royal oak. Used 4 bags of Kingsford in 2 months and a bag of royal oak.

 

[hinds90]

Not to bad for 20$. They couldn't have used it a lot. Now if I could find a stock pot for a decent deal.

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• hinds90
• Aug 3, 2017

 

[Rings Я Us]

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[hinds90]

Doing my second smoke tomorrow. 2 whole chickens just a a salt and water brine over night. Hopefully I can fit both chickens on the top grate but we'll see.

Any advice or tips.

 

[JckDanls 07]

they will fit on one rack beer can style (standing up)... pending how big they are ... but obviously not spatchcocked ...

these were done in my mini

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• JckDanls 07
• Nov 28, 2012

thought I had a pic of them inside ... guess not ...

 

[hinds90]

I hope mine turns out looking like yours. What temp did you cooks at and do you brine?

 

[JckDanls 07]

yes I brine (basic salt, sugar, water)... I start out low (200-225) trying to get as much smoke as I can... crank it up towards the end ... If the skin isn't edible I don't dwell on it... I do work my hand under the skin so I can put rub straight on the meat under the skin for when the skin doesn't crisp up and you toss it to the side ... I will actually take the whole pot off and blow on the coals with forced air, being careful of sparks blowing out tho.... to help get it heated up quick (vents wide open) ...

 

[hinds90]

Skin didn't crisp up like I wanted because I didnt get the temps high enough but the meat was very juicy (should have just brined 1 to compare the 2). Probably try lump next time to get the temps higher.

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• hinds90
• Aug 6, 2017

 

[JckDanls 07]

winner winner chicken dinner ... look pretty darn tasty to me ... Thumbs Up

 

[racer102]

HEB Grocers out of Texas 32 qt tamale steamer to my door is 30 bucks. Just got one 2 weeks ago. They are the IMUSA and fit perfect

 

[racer102]

Not to bad for 20$. They couldn't have used it a lot. Now if I could find a stock pot for a decent deal.

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• hinds90
• Aug 3, 2017

HEB Grocery store out in Texas order on line 32 qt tamale steamer 30 bucks

 

[hinds90]

I need a bigger pot for the jumbo joe but just looking for a deal.

Doing some ribs tomorrow.

 

[Rings Я Us]

I need a bigger pot for the jumbo joe but just looking for a deal.

Doing some ribs tomorrow.

Nice