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    Weber Performer Questions

    I use a Weber chimney with the bottom cone reversed.  I start it on the Performer's propane igniter.  If I'm cooking direct, I dump and spread.  For indirect, I dump the lit coals into the baskets.
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    first turkey - a little help with timing please?

    I had a similar problem with my propane cabinet smoker.  I couldn't get a good blue flame (mostly yellow) and couldn't get up to temperature.  Problem ended up being a web in the orifice of the venturi.  Cleaned it out with a small screwdriver, and it was as good as new. If that wasn't one of...
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    Ribs with pineapple juice??

    I use pineapple juice with soy sauce for basting.  Gives kind of an Hawaiian tang to the ribs.  I've never used it while foiling, though.  Raw pineapple juice is a strong meat tenderizer, but I think heating the juice destroys the tenderizing enzyme.  Canned juice shouldn't turn the meat to mush.
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    Question for some of you ceramic experts.

    I usually cook with the daisy wheel open to some extent.  Even when cooking at low temperature (225-250 degrees), it's open a bit.  Bottom vent position seems to affect temperature more.  
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    How many Turkey soups are in progress

    Just finished straining the stock into glass bowl to refrigerate.  I'll take the solid fat off the top tomorrow, and maybe some of the stock will make it to the freezer.  There's just too much stuff to use stock in!
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    Pulled pork did not pull

    Sounds like you cooked by time, instead of temperature.  I usually take mine to 200-205 degrees (foil at 165-180 degrees), and then put into a cooler for a couple more hours.
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    Feeling a little guilty, but might be getting a new smoker.

    Don't leave the new one at the beach house!
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    Boil, then grill?

    http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/spicy-crab-boil-bbq-chicken-with-cajun-barbeque-sauce-recipe/index.html
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    Paella Pan Search

    Another good choice.  I've purchased both Bomba rice and saffron from them. 
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    Paella Pan Search

    I got mine at http://www.paellapans.com.
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    Brisket, Velveta pepper jack and Ro- Tel dip

    Used to do about the same with Hot Mexican Velveeta before  they quit selling it.  I'm going to look for the Pepper Jack Velveeta.
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    Lump Charcoal question

    Try http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com/. They're in Shillington, PA, and have just about everything.
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    Going to get spares and butt, what do I need to know?

    Viper, when you smoke a "corned " brisket, you get pastrami!  If yours didn't turn out, search "pastrami" to find a better technique. I usually look for bone-in pork butts, about 7-8 pounds.  I think bone-in has better flavor, and the bone slips right out while pulling.  If you want sliced pork...
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    My computer messed up! i need help

    1.  Do a system restore.  (To access the System Restore Wizard, click Start, and then click Help and Support. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Using System Restore to undo changes, and then click Run the System Restore Wizard.) 2.  I use "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware" to remove the...
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    help...what make is ths BBQ

    I think it's a Thermos Grill-to-Go. http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Grill2.../dp/B00005B6ZB Not really a grill, more like a griddle. Solid plates between flame and food, at least on the older ones.
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