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    Brand/type smoker

    For strictly smoking sausage in the 130* to 160* range, what smoker would you buy?
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    Junk Private message, I think???

    Yeah, I got a junk PM. How do you give the moderator a heads up?
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    ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND (pg-13)

    All woman jury? They should have been at work!
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    chargriller conversion

    I have an Afterburner gas conversion for a Chargriller for sale. I used to chase the temps all over the place with wood or charcoal before. Gas lets things settle in.
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    First time making own brats and a question

    Whatever you smoke starts out below 140* (danger zone) but normally does not stay in the zone real long. Sausage that is smoked usually starts out at 130* pit temp for a couple of hours before slowly raising the temp (over a period of hours) to 140, 150 and to 160. Thats when you NEED cure. The...
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    Pickled Jalapeno Mix

    Why is there water in there, yuck. Go 100% vinegar and add whatever spices you like. I only add water to pickles (Q's).
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    Funny but Sad. But definitly eligible for the Darwin awards.

    No mention of what type load he used?
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    Biggest cook to date!

    You are getting closer to a Lang 84
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    Three Nuns At A Detroit Hockey Game

    Yea, but it is full of Priests.
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    Newbie to Dutch Ovens

    Consider hitting the inside with an orbital sander to smooth out the metal before seasoning.
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    Let it snow! Porkfest w/ Q-view!

    Having been just built last Aug., the pit has cooked way more in cold weather than warm. It won't know how to act in hot weather. Very nice looking meats. How did the pit temps hold? I'm glad it's performing well. I knew it would. I am still getting calls for it. Wish I had 6 more. I have a...
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    How to get nice glaze on ribs?

    Does anyone talk to you at comps?
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    Hi, my name is Bill The Grill Guy and I am a

    Hi Bill, it's Rag
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    greetings, from lancaster, pa

    Welcome. If you are using the small cooker I'm thinking of, it will drive you nuts trying to keep the temp on the mark. Will tend to dry things out too. Consider joining Mid Atlantic BBQ Assn. MABQQA.com You can get support for your operation there.
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    New KCBS Judge- and Open house at Meadow Creek

    The Lang came first. If all else were equal, the shipping of a 1,000 # to 1800 # unit the extra miles from GA should get your attention. Both are great cookers.
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