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    Treasure Trove of information and advice.

    Good Morning, Just wanted to say thanks for such a useful website. I have used this website for information, advice and problem solving by making use of the search function. Example 1. Pulled Chicken sandwiches. Our first attempt at pulled chicken sandwiches was a disappointment. After my...
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    Favorite Beer

    Anchor Brewing's - Liberty Ale Sam Adams - Boston Lager Guinness draft Cold beer while watching the thermometer on my smoker :) Granbubba
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    Sand Levels

    Thanks, I'll start with empty pan and if needed as the weather cools down I'll add sand. It gets very cold here during the winter so I might need some extra mass. Thanks   Kerry
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    Sand Levels

    Good Morning, I'm going to try sand instead of water. Has anyone experimented with different levels of sand? example 1 inch, 2 inch, etc. or water bowl 1/4 full 1/2 full? I will be trying different levels on a Brinkmann Trailmaster. Thanks   Granbubba
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    Not new but haven't been on in a long time

    Good Morning,   I have been absent from the forum but not from smoking. I live in upstate NY in the Adirondack foothills. The picture I have loaded.. well the boy is now 14. We got a new (to us) Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical (round) smoker which we are learning. I have modified with door seal...
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    What's your occupation?

    I have been in the same field for over 30 years... It's name keeps changing. Electronic Accounting Machines Data Processing Information systems Information Technology.....ect GranBubba
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    Smoking with my Grandson

    We had fun and the Turkey was Awesome. We Got up at 6:30, fetched the Turkey from outside(37 degrees), removed it from the brine, blotted dry and then let air dry. Stuffed the bird with quartered apples, onions, and celery plus a bunch of fresh herbs. Applied the smoked garlic butter and...
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    Smoking with my Grandson

    I have a half pound of compound butter (lots of smoked garlic, parsley and butter). I this I'll paint the bird with this on and under the skin. Then crack some sea salt and garlic flakes on the skin. Thanks GranBubba
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    Smoking with my Grandson

    Hello All, I'm new to forum and only have a handfull of smoking experiences under my belt.(All were positive). I'm enjoying this with along with my Grandson Hayden. I plan to smoke our Turkey for Thanksgiving. Going to Brine, and Smoke. Need advice on skin spices, rub, Oil? Thanks...
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