Recent content by bambi

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    First Smoke & I survived!

    Thanks so much for the great advice! I'm gonna enjoy playing with this smoker and trying new things. I bought the chickens, organic so they don't have water added. Also got the kosher salt so they can swim tomorrow morning. Thanks for the heads-up on brining Rock, I'm planning to cut the brining...
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    Electric Smoker

    Well, I took the plunge and went the cheap route with the Brinkmann Electric. I figure that way I can learn a few things and see if my interest in smoking grows. If so, I'm sure I'll invest in a more advanced smoker. I just hate to put money on the line when at present it is something I'm...
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    First Smoke & I survived!

    Yesterday was my first attempt with my brand new Brinkmann Electric Smoker. By the time I got the smoker home, put it together and got my brisket, it was already getting late in the day. I used a dry rub and mesquite chips and began my smoke around 4:00 pm. My directions with the smoker...
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    Electric Smoker

    I am a complete novice and am just getting interested in Smoking. I'm reading that the electric smokers are probably the easiest to start with and that is what I need - easy! I'm confused though, I'm seeing some electric smokers with lava rock and some that don't use it. Which is best?
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