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    Grilling

    Howdy, I know you are all meat smokers ,but, I figure some of you also grill meat. I have a propane grill, the problem I keep having is flames burning the meat. I changed the Lava rock and even added extra lava rock, but still have the problem. I have seen grills with the metal shield...
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    Follow up on Ham

    Thanks for all the help. I brined and injected with brine the "fresh Ham" for 12hrs, rinsed it off. I put it in my Brinkman Electric smoker. I ran the smoker for 5 hours using hickory chips, the meat thermometer never got over 100 degrees, so I finished cooking the meat in my oven...
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    Electric Smoker Question

    Hello All, How often do you have to check a smoker. For instance, it is outside on my patio away from my house. Can, I load the smoker up and let go while I go to work ? I am smoking a 10# Ham, I will be gone about 8hrs. It will be in the mid 20's tommorow. It is a Brinkman smoker and...
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    Curing a fresh ham

    Thanks for the help. I have already picked up the morten's sugar cure. I will keep you updated. Joe
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    Curing a fresh ham

    Hi All, I do not like salty Ham. (I do not like it Sam I am) I prefer Ham Like the "Honey Baked" brand. Can a ham be cured with something other than salt or by using significantly less salt? After it is "cured" how long do I need to wait before I can smoke the meat? Am I looking for...
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    smoking hams

    Dr. Good, Just a thought. Can you order bags of hardwood chips via the internet. www.charcoalstore.com, or other sites that sponser this forum. Not sure if the shipping charges would kill you though. It might be worth checking out. I also roast my own coffee and have ordered...
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    Outside Teperature & Smoking

    Folks, Thanks for all the help !! I ordered a Fire retardent/resistant welders jacket size 3XL. This should fit right around the smoker body. I will let you know how it works out. I guess you could call it a "smoking Jacket" right ? LOL Joe
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    Outside Teperature & Smoking

    Hello again, I have a Brinkmann Gourmet Electric smoker. I live in northeast Ohio. Do you have any guidelines on Minimum outside temperature a smoker can be used ? I realize there are a lot of variables, just want a recommendation. Thanks Joe
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    Ham Help for newbie

    tonto1117 & cajunsmoker, Thanks for the replies, I used a fresh pork loin. If I use another pork loin and cure it in brine and then smoke it will it be like regular smoked ham ? Joe
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    Ham Help for newbie

    Newbie, Just bought a Brinkmann Electric smoker. Made some good smoked sausage with Mesquite chips. Tried to smoke a ham, yesterday but it tastes like a lightly smoked pork roast. I let it smoke 7 hrs, because the temp is cold in Ohio I finished cooking it in my gas oven at 200...
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