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    All Night Mother's Day Briskey with Qview!

    Billbo- I also smoke on a UDS. Here's a few tips for better bark: 1) cook fat cap down- you don't want your rub coming off with the fat 2) avoid the mustard- I've found the mustard tends to "mush" the fat cap. I also dont rub the night before. It seems to be "crustier" if I season only an...
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    UDS cooking tips

    Here's my observations: - jam a ball of foil into the main valve a few minutes before opening. This will allow you to keep the same setting/opening on the valve. - opening will cause temp spikes and defeats the purpose of a stable UDS. I spritz from a whole in the side, ,covered with a...
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    UDS Build Off???? Who's interested?

    I wanna participate. However, I'm having trouble finding a food grade drum. Anyone on the boards from the upstate of SC? Chris
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    question for UDS pro's

    So how much lump are you using for long burns? Say 10-12 hrs. Standard minium method?
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    question for UDS pro's

    Still debaiting building a UDS. I've got a Brinkman SNP and it works well. I just want something I can get longer burns. I've read all the threads but still have a major questions. When using a UDS, do you have issues with ash choke in the chacoal baskets? It seems very hard to replace lump...
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    Seperating a point & flat

    Perfect. I've got a 11 lb Exel packer from super Walmart yesterday. I'm trying me first brisket Memorial day weekend. I can only start smoking around 7:00 am, due to work. I'm hoping I can can cook the just the flat by 6:00 pm. I want to freeze the point and try burnt ends later. the flat...
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    Seperating a point & flat

    Does anyone know a good link for pictures on seperating a brisket point and flat? I saw one awhile back, but did not save the website. It had great instructions and pics. Thanks Chris
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    Bark

    Going to attemp my first brisket in next weekend. What are the keys to a successful bark? Is it the rub, mop, smoke? Thanks Chris
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