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    Small Batch of jerky W/Q-view

    Can you make Jerky on a Traeger smoker? I can't get down to 150 deg i think lowest is around 180. thanks
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    Cooking BB's for next day?

    Ok need some input please... Right now i have 6 butts on the good old Traeger, and then i was planning tomorrow for the cookout to make 4 slabs BB's, and 20 Chix legs. but i need to haul my smoker to the location for tomorrow, what if i would cook the BB's tonight after i pull the butts out...
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    Greetings from oneshot....Traeger Smoker

    Welcome OneShot!!! I do have a Traeger question so lets just leave it here.... I am looking at a Lil' Tex hoping to get before the 4th, by question is about the different digital control's... It comes with a generic Low,Med,High control and you can buy the nice digital controls. the...
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    Heinz 57 butt

    looking good, I am actually sitting up with 1 Butt and 1 Picnic on right now (2am Est) Glad i have a wireless laptop :) got 3 BB's and 1 Spare rib to put on about 8am also. Jim
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    Lump versus Charcoal briquettes

    Now thats the way you do it :P
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    Pittsburgh recommendations?

    We are headed to Pittsburgh later this week for some Business meetings, I am looking for a few recommendations for BBQ while we are there. Thanks Jim
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    Brinkmann 40" Smoke 'n' Pit

    Hi Guys, I jsut got mine lastweek, and used it the first time on the 4th it worked out great, take alook at my thread there was some good Mods with pics listed. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=19499 Thanks Jim
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    My new Brinkman "Smoke N Pit"

    Hi Guys, Thanks for all the input,,, It was hard keeping the temp up, but inthe end it wqas well worth the effort, Everythign came out great for my first time, I thought maybe a little dry on brisket but no one else complained (eatign some leftovers now)... I will try and put these additional...
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    My new Brinkman "Smoke N Pit"

    Thanks for the reply, I did lower the stack to grate level before i started tonight, Make a tempary baffle. got an seperate Tray to put the charcoal in. so yea i did soem mods before starting tonight... Ok time now 4:30 Brisket been in sine 9pm so 7.5hrs and i am at 137 degs... Butt...
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    My new Brinkman "Smoke N Pit"

    Ok it is almost 4am and i am getting frustrated.. I am having trouble keeping the temp up. I am using Lump charcoal, and some apple chips in a box, It is a calm night here, mid 60's, I know i will need to figure how to seal this baby up a little tighter, i am getting alot of smoke from...
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    My new Brinkman "Smoke N Pit"

    Thanks for the replies guys, I will make those Mode for the vent tonight before i start. and start lookign at the others. Man, pulling an allnighter on my first Smoke, what better way is there. (plus i don't drink) Laptop and wireless for the Win.
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    My new Brinkman "Smoke N Pit"

    Ok Just getting started, I purchased the Smoke N Pit from Wally-world, assembled it lastnight, Had a storm coming in so could not season it till this morning. Ah so many pieces will ti ever all fit? Ah yes now i can see it... Finished Just as a severe storm come rolling in, i got it...
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    First timer.

    Ok, Just picked me up a Brinkmann "smoke' N Pit" SnP tonight has a nice 40" cooking surface. was a little to dark tongiht to assemble to tommorrow rush home from work, assemble, install Mods, and try and get it seasoned... (I will post Q-views as i do them) Also while at Wally World i...
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    I now own a Brinkman Smoke N Pit Professional

    Gratz on the find, I am planning on picking up one this week at Wally-world ($138) for the Brinkmann 40" Smoke 'n Pit Charcoal Smoker. I hope to try and get a few quickie mods installed so i cna be cookign for the parents on Friday! Good luck and happy Smoking.
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    Noobie from Northern Indiana

    Well, I am ready to jump into the BBQ/smoking fun... I an new to the Qing, I have cooked for years on the good ole Gas grill but now after r4eading/listening/watchign allthe good stuff on Charcol grilling i am looking at buying "Brinkmann 40" Smoke 'n Pit Charcoal Smoker" from the local...
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