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    OTBS Spring Class of 2011

    Good job to all the new members of the OTBS.  You all, along with many other board members, have helped me produce better smoked foods than I would have otherwise.  Give your selves a pat on the back and accept my "Job Well Done!"
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    Hello, New here and need some help with new smoker

    Looks good! I'm going to assume that's your wood chip pan in the bottom? If so I'd at least cover it with foil and poke three or four holes to allow the smoke to escape.  It will limit the amount of oxygen to the wood and keep it smoking rather than burning (I noticed the flames).  Will cut...
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    Do you trim spares St Louis Style or Smoke regularly Poll

    I'm in the no trim camp.  I see the consensus so far is a trend toward St. Louis style.  I hadn't thought about it much but I like bbally's idea of tamales.  Dutch's input on using the trimmings for beans is a great idea also. Guess the next batch is going to get a trim!
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    My darn wood chunks keep catching fire!

    I'm not the expert on this model of smoker.  I'm a GOSM Big Block user and they come with a huge cast iron box and lid.  But I'd say you need to limit the amount of air getting to your wood chunks.  Search through the threads, I've seen some pretty creative ways folks have redone or replaced the...
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    Pork Butt Time...Help!

    I might rethink the 6 Lbs for 12 people idea.  I  just did a 10 pounder that feed a family of 4 and have just enough left over to do it again.  Now I'll also say it depends on what other things you plan to serve but your going to loss a fair amount  of total weight in the cooking process and...
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    Smoked a Pork Shoulder Over the Weekend

    It's been a while since I've been active on the site.  Still been lurking and checking out all the good info you all post hear. Just wanted to check in and let you know I'm still at it.  Did a 10lb picnic shoulder over night Starting at Midnight Friday.  Took 17 hours to get to 195 degrees with...
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    I want a Big Block GOSM, but where to find?

    The Big Block still shows as available through the Basspro Catalog http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults If you've got a store nearby you can save on the $45 additional shipping. If you really want one it looks like there is still a chance. Who knows how much longer you'll be...
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    First ABTs

    Good looking ABT's! These have become one of my favorite snacks when smoking or gilling. You did a really nice job they look great! I suspect like the rest of us these won't be your last. I'm with Rich, post your recipe and how you did it. Thanks for the q-view.
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    What to spray with

    I'll second the Capt Morgan and Apple Juice Spritz. 4 oz Capt'n and 12 oz apple juice is a great combo. I did like the suggestion of the cherry juice. Have to give that a shot too! Richtee - thanks for the rub suggestion, sounds good. I'll be adding that to the recipe folder too!
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    To skin or not to skin?

    This has probably been asked and answered more than once but my search skills seem to be failing me so I'm going to take the short cut and ask - On a picnic shoulder with the skin still on is it better to leave the skin or remove it before smoking? I got a good price on a couple in the 10 lb...
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    Buffalo Chicken ABT's

    Cajunsmoke13, Gave these a try over the weekend. Man, the were fantastic. My only change was I used grilled chicken breasts marinated 24 hours in the hot wing sauce. I'm so glad no one else at my house likes bleu cheese! These are going to be a regular, thanks again for the post and the recipe!
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    Changed up the pigs in a canoe.

    The last batch of japs I got at the local Uber Mart were all in the 4 1/2" - 5" range (HUGE!). The check out lady thought I was pulling her leg when I told her they were jalapeno. Who says size doesn't matter!
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    Tired of my ecb want NEW

    "Better" is such a relative thing. Both work and both make great Q. I faced the same decision earlier this year but I just didn't have much interest in going the electric route and was pretty much on the road to propane as the next step without any really tangible reason other than I like to...
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    Should I buy a GOSM?

    I sweated that a little bit this spring when I was looking at the propane options as well. But after reading all the info on the site regarding the GOSM and looking at other oprions and scowering the WEB for other opinions and information I was left with a sense that the GOSM was just about as...
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    fatty and biscuts.

    Man, that sounds good! I too am in the camp of "Pictures say a thounsand words!" If you got'em' please post'em, I'd love to see smoked buscuits! Heck, I've got to try smoked buiscuits!
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