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    Question about wood...

    In addition to deals Texas-Hunter needs to troubleshoot; I'm curious to hear how the chow tasted? Did it taste like it had a bit of smoke on it? Was it good?
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    Michigan newb

    Glad to see another MI BBQer! Welcome aboard! I recommend stopping by the local hut and say hi: www.glbbqa.com
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    mesquite for pork butt?

    If you have a pretty big pork butt, you can definately add the mesquite in without too much risk. From what I gather from smoking a big butt in Oak is that the smoke won't penetrate more than 1/4 inch. So, if you think the outside is "too smokey" you can can adjust the ratio of inside-to-outside.
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    What happened to "Great Lakes BBQ Association" ?

    Thank you for your help! Also, sorry for raising a flag but not seeing a homepage on that site for 2 days made me think the group was gone. Had sent email to [email protected] but I'll keep in mind to use the other email addresses if needed. Thanks again Mike, and thanks Steve for assisting...
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    What type smoker do I buy, just starting out

    I know this has been answered again and again, but I'm new to smoking and would like to offer a newbie's view: I started on a little $30 grill by indirect cooking and bought myself a WSM for Christmas last year. I love it! I did a ton of research before I bought that particular model (see...
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    What happened to "Great Lakes BBQ Association" ?

    There site is down and they aren't responding to emails. Are they gone?
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    Midwest BBQ & Blues Throwdown Mount Morris, MI

    This is on 8/15-8/16, just north of Flint MI. Event link: www.hotbluesandbbq.com Anyone going? I'd really like to judge a contest, I'm going to look into that for this one.
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    Taste of Grand Rapids SMF gathering

    Man, I'd really like to get in a judging class for this, but I can't find a link that works! One takes me to a radio station and another asked me if I'd like to enter a Bass Fishing contest! Can someone throw me a line on this?
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    Peanut shells?

    I saw that my post cross-linked to this SMF post: "Pecan shells for smoking?" It turns out that any hull (sans skin and nut) that is NOT died will impart some unique smoke flavor. I can see where corn cobs would work. I think with my WSM, I might put 1 cup in the water pan and 1/5 cup wet...
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    getting close

    I just ate dinner... now I want eat more!
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    Peanut shells?

    Recently, I watched Iron Chef on Food TV and saw the Episode Flay VS Crawford where Bobby Flay made a very unorthodox version of ribs by using an indoor smoker, then a wok full of oil in his creation of BBQ Ribs with Peanut Red Chile Sauce. Since I saw this show, I've been haunted with the...
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    a new acronym ???

    BrewView? Or for an acronym, how about H&B for "Hops and Barley"
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    Bourbon

    I shouldn't have read this, now I'm thirsty for Maker's. I used to LOVE Jack Daniels. I got into some Jameson Irish Whisky one night, then that lead to a bottle of Maker's another night. Now it's all about Maker's with a splash of Coke (never Pepsi) and a handful of ice.
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    Please allow me to introduce myself....

    Homebrewing is fun but it's more science than art. If you decide to start, just pop into a homebrew shop and get the "extract kit." Don't worry about all the gadgets and books right away.
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    pulling it down the highway

    I really like seeing those Lang, Gator Pit and Diamond Plate trailers at a cookout, they inspire me to go bigger and badder! BUT I've never seen someone pull their Lang down I-94. I assume there is good reason for this. So, what's the story? If I save up and buy one, will I be restricting...
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