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    Should I add a Weber Kettle to the mix?

    I have a Webber kettle and love it. Its an extremely versatile tool. Everything from smoking to plain ole' burgers. You cant go wrong with Webber.
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    Thanksgiving morning in Florida

    Turning out to be a beautiful day! Salmon is done, turkey is not. 5 hours in and its only 120 degrees. time to finish it off in the oven.
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    UDS mod question

    Its a wire mesh basket about 10 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall. Has legs on that keep it about 3 inches off the bottom of the drum.
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    UDS mod question

    I need some advice. I built a basic UDS after my Char-griller smokin pro rusted back into mother earth. Here it is: I have a turkey in it today. It has 2 racks inside about 6 inches apart from each other. The top rack is about 8 inches below the top of the drum. The rack mounts are simply eye...
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    Thanksgiving morning in Florida

    The sides are for the rest of the family to produce. I am showing up at my future inlaws with the smoked goodies today. I will post a qview a few hours in. You guys have all seen a raw turkey and a raw salmon I'm sure. The bird was in brine for 3 days. and the salmon for a day and a half.
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    Test Your BBQ Knowledge

    9 out of 10 for me as well. The finger meat one got me.
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    Thanksgiving morning in Florida

    Well, its just past 6 AM. The bird is in the UDS and the Salmon is on the Webber Kettle. Everything should be ready by 2:00 PM. 65 degrees outside and probably gonna be a gloomy day here in Odessa / Tampa. Good smokin to all!
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    Happy Turkey Day!

    Ditto... Happy day every one!
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    Smoke a Turkey with Brining?

    I use a pretty simple method, but it works good and I have never had a complaint. Get a clean 5 gallon pail with a lid. 1 gallon apple juice 2 cups dark brown sugar 2 cups kosher salt 1 apple sliced up ( 6 or 7 pieces) 1 orange sliced (6 or 7 pieces) 10 cloves of garlic (smashed) 3 bay leaves...
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    New in FL

    Welcome from another Floridian....
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    choice of charcoal

    I am sure you will lots of different opinions on here, but I found some lump hardwood charcoal at my local GFS ( Gordon Food Service..Clearwater Florida). I have to say that it lights easier,(I use a webbber chimney) and burns more consistent than any briquette. A 20 pound bag is only $10.00!
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    Ok Florida smokers...

    Good luck to all of us. Hopefully it just stays a rainmaker and not a windmaker
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    Best Sharpening Device (Possible Cookware Category?)

    This kit works great and you get an even edge on both sides of the blade. Best thing I have found. http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/De...KZjc13tRmDLcym
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    Show your dog

    Here is our 4. We just added another English Bulldog to the clan. Left to right its Niko, Jasmine(Jazz), Roo and Smudgie. Our new EBD is named Gordo. What a crew!
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    The Newbe

    Welcome to SMF... Eggs on the smoker? Never heard of that one before.... Looks interesting.
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