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Hello, I’m looking for constructive advice to remedy my recently built custom smoker which is made of block, firebrick and stone exterior. Th problem is my firebox is way too hot the top and it is smoke and expanding upward cracking the exterior mortar joint. I’ve added pictures of the whole...

Hey all, been a fan of the forum for a while, but this will be my first post. I've had my 18" WSM for a while and have been pretty happy with it, but I finally decided to invest in a blower for those longer overnight cooks. After doing a lot of research (and finding out the PartyQ had been...

Cheers all! I am a new BBQer and just purchased a Country Smoker traveler. I have a tiny Casita trailer and a Ridgeline truck, and the smoker travels with us. I also have two farm collies that are my constant companions and BBQ taste testers and office clean up crew. I am a (kind of recent)...

Hi All, We're looking to startup a smokehouse in Edmonton, Alberta and was hoping to get some advice from the group on the following, 1. Smoker - we're still split on whether to use an offset smoker (250 or 500 gallon) or go down the pellet/electric path, is there a significant enough...

Hey everyone! I have enjoyed this page for over 10 years! Guys & Gals I am in desperate need of WISDOM. Please? I just rented a restaurant that has a tiny kitchen and no room for a BBQ cooking area. I have to take it out side. On top of that I am a paraplegic in a wheelchair so it makes it a...

This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the site so I hope this is the correct forum. Anyway I have found what I am being told is an original Kamado brought over after World War 2, they are asking 350 but I have no idea how to identify whether or not it is what they say it is. Any help...

My neighborhood/HOA is having a fall festival and I volunteered to make some BBQ pulled pork. 20 people have confirmed attendance, so planning on cooking up 15-20lbs of pork,which would cool down to 12-15lbs, I think. My plan is to get 4 or 5 bone in Boston butts, shooting for 4lb each. If they...

Not sure if this is the right place for this kind of question, but I am in need of help. We have a small Coleman portable BBQ that my mother in law tried to take down the other day. The small propane tank was still attached, the BBQ fell and snapped a pipe that leads to the burners. I have...

Hey guys, since I've seen a couple others post I thought I'd ask nicely if y'all could give any advice/critique on my last pork box. One thing is this was before final wipe up of the sauce on the edges etc. Mainly curious about the meat itself and placement. I do know I over cooked the MM...

I'm planning to cook my first whole shoulder this weekend and I'm trying to figure out how it will fit in my smoker. I'm actually more concerned with the height of the cut since I want to be able to use the upper shelf for something else. I can't let all that good smoke go to waste if I can...

I did my first comp at the beginning of the month and my chicken box was my very first box ever built (no practice boxes just practice cooks). I think for the most part I got ok appearance scores 8s and some 9s but just was wondering what those who have done this for longer may see. Thanks for...

Hey brothers, I have a chance to pick up a 2011 Lang 60" original trailer cooker for $2K. I have been using a UDS with great results, but have started a little bbq catering biz and need something more portable. I have read here on this site that Lang makes a solid cooker, but wondering if...

Any advice out there from some of you experienced guys for someone who is looking to buy a new smoker? Would you be willing to share your experiences with (example...) make, model, plusses, minuses with the model. How is the company to work with? Recommend options? I'm looking for a smoker...

Hey everybody! I'm 15 and am starting to get a little more freedom as far as being able to do what I want on the grill. I love BBQ and all the awesome equipment involved in it. I'm looking for any advice I can get with my food as well as any equipment you guys think I should get (remember I'm 15...

I just have a few questions about how electric smokers work: Do they have adjustible air inlets like stick burners do? How important is airflow? Do they run as hot as a stick burner? Do they need the same ventilation or can they be used indoors? How do the results compare to other...

I have been commisioned to build a smoker out of a 300gal propane tank. It will be used for fund raising for our local hospice. all I have is the tank and the axles. After the meat is done I need to keep it warm so the health dept will stay happy. If anyone has any ideas or advice I would be...