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  1. generalee

    Rec for new Stick Burner

    Kicking some tires and looking for a new/larger stick burner. Reverse flow, offset... I'm not a caterer or business, but at times need something with more space than what I have. Suggestions for companies that make them? In in GA, but will consider from anywhere. I've looked at: 1. Lang 2...
  2. generalee

    Christmas Ham Help

    Need some help with doing a Christmas Ham - I have several/multiple questions: 1.  A Christmas ham is the shank portion of a picnic ham? 2.  Do you buy them uncooked/unsmoked?  (I've read the thread on Bear's Twice Smoked Hams) 3.  If uncooked, should they be brined?  If so for how long...
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    Fireplace Gasket Question

    My smoker lid leaks... I got the 3/4 inch Grapho Glass rope.. I also have the Rutland HiTemp Silicone. It's a barrel, reverse flow. Question:  Are there any concerns running this around the entire door? Looked at some older threads and some people indicate to not put the rope in a place...
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    Questions on a reverse flow -

    Esteemed smokers - I've got a couple of questions about a reverse flow... Basic info, it is not a Lang... Barrel is roughly 60" x 24" I've done exactly 2 smokes on it now, and am left a bit disappointed... End closest to firebox would at times run 50-75F hotter than the middle...so much so I...
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    Need An Ash Rake-

    I've got me a new stick burner with a nice sized fire box. However I need some type of ash rake.  I have a couple of shovels and they are too large to fit all the way in, and the fire grate is not remove-able. I've thought about a small garden hoe, but not sure that will fit either. I'm...
  6. generalee

    Thanksgiving Smokefest Part 1

    I've got to smoke 21 whole turkeys this year... 11 today and 10 +1 breast on Wednesday. Put them in the brine for 36 ish hours.... And here's my new smoker...think it's going to need a couple of mods... reverse flow, but not quite even heat... My 6 yr old daughter had to have a pic with...
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    Wholesalers for large quantities?

    Are there any companies that wholesale meat? Sometimes I do large quantities, and I don't like to pay retail at the grocery store... I am not in the catering business, but sometimes sell a few things off the smoker. Ideas or suggestions? I'm in Atlanta, GA area if that matters...
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    Brine Question

    I've been smoking turkeys a long time.  I always brine them. Put the brine in a cooler, ice it down and let them rest... My question - Can I re-use the brine? My scenario this year...I've got to smoke 21 whole turkeys... 2 Batches smoked on 2 different days... If the brine has remained...
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    Done Temps?

    Just a quick few questions - 1.  For smoked sausages not precooked what is considered done temps? Do you use a temp probe to check? I generally try to have a "no puncture policy" if I can help it..but will do whatever is necessary to cook safe. 2. Time/Temps to run at?  suggestions as I know...
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    Reverse Flow smoker questions -

    Picking up my new & first ever reverse flow smoker today...so I have a few questions: (New to the reverse flow, but not to smoking in general) 1. Seasoning & burn in? preferred methods?  And should I throw some meats on there as tests during the seasoning runs? 2. Water pan or Not?  I have...
  11. generalee

    High Temp Sealants for Lid Mods

    I have seen several people mention the high temp sealants for the mods to the lids for their smokers. Would anyone care to share what brand has worked for them? Also where you purchased. If you have been successful with this mod, would you share your method of prep for the lid? Any other...
  12. generalee

    CG Outlaw Mods - Anyone?

    I have the CG Outlaw. I am needing to desperately make mods. I have seen all the ones for the CGSP but am wondering if anyone has made mods for the Outlaw. When I smoke, the temp in my chamber varies from 75-100 degrees from the cold end to hot end. I cant even use the whole chamber due to the...
  13. generalee

    Essential Tools for Smoking

    Is there a basic list of tools one needs for smoking? I have a Char Griller Outlaw with side firebox, 14" tongs, long fire gloves, 3 seperate thermometers, meat therm, oak, hickory, and pear, etc... I see mention in several threads about the bear claw for pulling pork. Where do you get this...
  14. generalee

    Newest Member: Generalee

    I just stumbled across this forum and had to sign up. Name: Lee Grider Equip: CharGriller Outlaw with offset firebox. Status: A tick above just learning. Location: Marietta, GA Last time I smoked a Boston Butt, I felt like it cooked way too quickly. It was done in about 6 hours and change. I...
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