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  1. el capitan

    why do ribs look burnt?

    My buddy smokes on a 36" lang and every time he smokes ribs they taste great but look burnt but don't taste burnt. I noticed his smoke is not clear but white, does this have something to do with it?
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    best way to keep brisket for next day

    thanks for all the info!
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    best way to keep brisket for next day

    Do not feel like an all nighter so I plan on smoking a brisket the day before. I will put brisket on smoker around 7am and hopefully will be done by 7pm then wrap in foil, towel and into cooler. I plan on serving brisket around 3pm. What is the best way to keep brisket moist and warm ready to...
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    restaraunt commercial smokers?

    Gas, pellet, char coil, which is most efficient and cost effective? Took a look at the southern pride, they look good. thanks for the replies
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    restaraunt commercial smokers?

    not sure. What is the most common type seen? Which is most reliable as far as temp controls and less monitoring? Overall looking for a good commercial size smoker that will deliver the goods without having to baby sit all the time.
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    restaraunt commercial smokers?

    what are some of the recommended brands and types of smokers used for small mom and pops style bbq joints?
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    Can I use this oak?

    thanks, now how do I go about seasoning the wood?
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    Can I use this oak?

    My buddy just had his "live oak tree" cut down and saved a bunch of the limbs. Can I use this wood and if so what do I have to do to prep it? It looks to have some moss on the bark.
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    Cajun Butter injected whole chicken w-q/view

    Great looking bird! What was your internal temp when you took it off? Brine or not and what type of wood? Gotta try your recipe my mouth is watering looking at your pics!
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    I came to learn

    thanks for the warm welcome guys I hope to be a frequent contributor.
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    I came to learn

    thanks you.
  12. el capitan

    I came to learn

    My name is Chris and I have a smoking problem. I have always wanted to learn how to smoke and BBQ properly so I joined this forum to pick your brains and hopefully show off some of my future skills. I recently aquired a used but in good shape BBQ Grillware vertical propane smoker and...
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