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    Noobie Need help

    Alright so I bought a Old Country Pecos cook on it 3 times having issues every time I close the door the fire goes out so I have to leave the door open half way and I'm getting 20 minutes before I have to put a new log the logs are about 9-10 inches in so what am I doing wrong
  2. E

    Re-purposed Gas Hot Water Heater

    Hey guys, wanted to share a photo of a re-purposed gas hot water heater...my brother made this for me for my birthday a couple of years ago...it's an awesome grill and I very successfully used it as a smoker last night! The chimney is the steel tube that went down through the middle of the hot...
  3. J

    First Concession Trailer Setup - Looking for Help

    Hello All, I have been a long time reader on this site, but never an active poster. I just finished up my first BBQ Concession events over the past couple months and I am now ready to move on from the borrowed trailer, to my own. This is where you come in. I need some help/advice with the set...
  4. W

    New Member from Minnesota

    I just joined the The BBQ-B. I don’t have a lot of smoking experience. I’ve playing around with smoking, mostly ribs, on my old Weber gas grill using a smoke box. Decent results on ribs but I can’t get it to cook low enough for brisket. It gets done and has a good smoke ring but I can’t let...
  5. kcmike

    New Ole Hickory CTO is In Da' House!!

    Our newest piece of test equipment just arrived at the Oakridge BBQ World Headquarters compound. A sparkling brand new Ole Hickory Pits CTO with the "Oakridge BBQ" option set. Man I can't wait to cook on this thing and get it dirty!!
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    Need help with a name for the new smoker

    Please help me name my newly acquired smoker!
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    Jambo vs LSG vs Johnson Reverse

    First time posting and a total beginner when it comes to smoking. I'm looking at purchasing my first ever smoker and have been narrowing down my options. Hoping someone can provide some personal experience regarding the following pit makers: -Jambo -Lone Star Grillz -Johnson Smokers I'm...
  8. W

    2nd UDS Build

    I Joined the Brethren a few months ago, after picking through the vast amount of input by it's members. I am very grateful to all from whom I've gleaned information. I call this UDS the SmokEye, as I am an avid Walleye fisherman and have decided to smoke some of my catch. This is my second...
  9. O

    Pros/Cons of stainless steel smoker interior

    I am planning on buying vertical smoker from Meadow Creek (BX50). There is this option for "Stainless Steel Interior" priced at $750.00. Does stainless steel interior have any advantages/disadvantages? I would think it requires more care after each use? I will be using this smoker mainly for...
  10. D

    Vertical Smoker???

    Good day fellow smokers... I have plans to build a vertical Vault/ Cabinet style smoker, with a Insulated firebox... What will be a good inside wall thickness for the firebox? Thanks in advance.
  11. SmoothBoarBBQ

    Fabricated roof for offset smoker

    Hey All, So I bought an offset smoker on a trailer a few months ago and its been sitting at my house under a tent. I've gone through 2 tents over the last ~6 months due to rain / wind and I'm ready to move to something more permanent. So I'm looking at having a roof built on onto my smoker...
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    For anyone curious how to prep and run your offset smoker using strait wood

    https://youtu.be/xWNrHVJXXVU I like oak. I have lots of oak laying around. I burn it in the winter in my wood stove to heat my house. Sometimes I’ll add apple or pecan or peach to the mix but that’s usually just chunks that come from Walmart or the hardware store. Oak that has been cured...
  13. J

    reverse flow versus rositterie smoker

    Hey guys my name is Jon I am new to the forum much like many of you I am sure I came here seeking tips and advice when it comes to bbq; cooking and prepping it as well as just talk in general about the topic. I have done a little research on smokers and have a good idea of what I want to do, I...
  14. K

    Glass radiation

    I was wondering if anyone has played with glass to radiate heat my thinking is that it has a high temp rating so my leftover glass tile might improve my smoker if I line the main cooking chamber with it or maybe the off set side?
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    WSM vs. Rec Tec Mini

    Hey everyone. It's been a while since I've been on here, and boy have I missed you all *hugs* Now that that's out of the way, SMOKERS! Particularly, The 22.5 WSM and the Rec Tec RT-300 Mini. I want to get something new, and I'm tired of stick burners, having to do all the mods and spend what...
  16. S

    Jerky in my converted freezer

    With my cooker being a converted freezer I have the option to put the evaporator fans back in to help dry out the meat. Just put in on @ 10:30. Ill post some completed picks. Wish me luck. This is my first attempt.
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    My first test with converted freezer.

    I have a commercial freezer that I am converting to a smoker. I have built a control box for it and that is controlling a electric element that I got from a electric bullet smoker I got on CL for $10. Built a cold smoke generator for smoke.
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    UDS: a newbie bringing up common questions

    I'm in the process of building my first UDS. I see there are several hundred posts/replies on this site. I have answered many of my questions reading through them. I have a few more that I can't find answers/help at the moment so I apologize if these questions have been asked hundreds of times...
  19. snoqualmiesmoker

    First Brisket on my Pellet

    Sawtooth 610HD BBQ Delight Hickory 190 for 3 hours 225 for 8 or so. Rained the whole night, with some wind. Holds temp like crazy! That 11pm to 730 am stretch is no different than my stoker on my big green egg or stumps. so happy!
  20. snoqualmiesmoker

    First Brisket on my Pellet

    Sawtooth 610HD BBQ Delight Hickory 190 for 3 hours 225 for 8 or so. Rained the whole night, with some wind. Holds temp like crazy!
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