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    "Homemade" thermometer

    I have way too much in this! Some parts I had, some I sourced from eBay and some I had to buy new (thermocouples and box). Any commercial venture would be cost prohibitive. Nobody is going to dish out $700 for a device that only monitors temps. The challenge in the thermocouples was coughing up...
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    "Homemade" thermometer

    I cook several pieces of meat at the same time. So rather than have multiple digital thermometers or another ET-73, I decided to build my own. This is version one. eBay is your friend, but I've got some cash in the thermocouples. Using a programmable logic controller and a thermocouple input...
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    Teps71's First Brisket

    While it may not have won me any awards on the circuit, it sure came out great! There was just one small section that was a little dry, the rest was fantastic - moist and flavorful. I will certainly try this again! Total cook time was 10 hours 15 minutes. Temp stayed between 220 and 235. Not too...
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    Teps71's First Brisket

    First lesson: I now understand what is meant by splitting the brisket. Not sure what portion of the brisket this is only weighing 6.7 lbs, but as it has cooked it has begun to split. Too late now, it's going the way it is. The probe is still in the thickest portion, so I should be good watching...
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    Teps71's First Brisket

    Well, here it goes. My first try at a brisket. 6.7 lbs with a great fat cap. I threw some bacon over the thicker end just to make sure it gets covered too. Went in at 6:15 this morning into the Brinkmann gasser cabinet smoker. Been holding 224 since I put it in. We'll see what happens once the...
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