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  1. chilicook

    Grape wood

    Has anyone here ever used grape wood for smoking ? I've heard that is pretty good ,But I have never tried it before. If you have used it how was it, and what kind of flavor did it impart ? I have a chance to get all I want, but I don't want to waste my time if it's not any good Your thoughts...
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    To Brine or not to brine

    With a brine making the bird jucicer would the occasional mop be need then ?? Chili
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    To Brine or not to brine

    I'm going to be smoking a Thanksgiving turkey this year again. It's always been a favorite in my family! But I have never brined one before ! Should I ? Is there any advantage/disadvantage ?? Chili
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    Help-help-help

    I bought a trimed in-the-bag brisket ! It will go on the ecb all-in-one smoker around 2:00 am tomorrow (08-17-08) . My question is The brisket is 8.53 lbs and is much thicker at one end than the other about 4 inches down to about 1 1/2 therefore I'm affraid it won't cook evenly ? or will it ...
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    First time brisket

    Yep that appears to be it
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    First time brisket

    Yes it does It's a 3in 1 Smoker,grill, and fryer Chili
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    First time brisket

    To be honest I don't know But if I had to guess ---- the old standart Not sure of the diffrence Chili
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    First time brisket

    Hi Folks ! I am about to embark into uncharted waters here! I have never smoked a brisket before (Due to the fact here in Calif they are not easy to come by .) I have smoked just about everything else though . So next weekend I'm going to give it the Ol' college try I've got the basics...
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    Just sayin' Hi

    Ya know ! you just gave me a brillant idea here ! I wonder how a smoked sirloin roast would be cut into cubes and made in to chili ?? do you think the smoke flavor would be over powering ?? something to ponder perhaps ! I just might have to experiment a bit. Chilicook
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    Just sayin' Hi

    Thanks for the welcome Richtee! I seem to be BBQ poor ! LOL Anything from my deep pit to my Brinkman smoker For the most part when I'm grilling steaks , and chops, burgers, and lamb( indrect heat ) I use my "Bar B Chef" from Bar B Ques Glore and ONLY using oak wood. For smoking I use my little...
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    Just sayin' Hi

    Hi folks ! Just dropping by to say howdy. I'm new to this forum , So I thought I drop in and introduce myself. My name is Larry , I'm retired, and enjoy all sorts of thing's, from cooking competive chili, to Live theater ,wood working, travel, and of course grilling,BBQing and smoking. I'm not...
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