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challenges with Brinkmann Square vertical smoker
My smoke last thursday went perfect, although took some tending too. What i did was get a good amount of coals going good then took enough off too get it down to temp and put the 'extras' in a another small grill with cover to sit, and if the temp started to drop I would take coals off the small...- kbeezy
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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New from Topeka, KS
I'm new to smoking. I got an vertical brinkmann box smoker and learned a lot right away. I had trouble getting a temp right away and did some research only to find out it was a design flaw. I did what was suggested and got a wok for the coal pan, however that gave me huge spikes in temp. I... -
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challenges with Brinkmann Square vertical smoker
I have the same exact problem. Got the wok...wayyyy to hot in spikes. Tried using smaller amount of coal, and that worked to keep the temp lower, but then you have to added coal multiple times. If you come up with anything that works well let me know cause i'm getting very frustrated at keeping...- kbeezy
- Post #10
- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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Keep smoking?
So i did 2-2-1 (although i took off after almost 40 minutes on the last 1) and it worked out very well. I smoked four racks and wrapped all but 1 just for a control. Of course that was the one that didn't turn out even thought I kept spraying it. everything else was super tender. The smallest... -
Keep smoking?
these all sound like great tips. i just started 2 weeks ago and everyone was happy with the product but i think they were being nice because it wasn't as tender as i wanted. i'm going to try some of the things suggested and see what happens. i'll find the roll call and get on board with you all... -
Keep smoking?
didn't use foil but reading around sounds like maybe i should try that. i will not check the temp and do what is suggested. so in follow-up once it has reached the appropriate doneness it should be removed correct? leaving it on longer will not make it more tender? -
Keep smoking?
I'm pretty new to smoking and have a question. I have a vertical water smoker and use a mix of lump charcoal and wood chunks. Last weekend I monitored my temp very closely and it was at about 230-240 the whole time, however my ribs reached internal done temp well before most people say it should...
