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  1. bestee

    My first birds...

    Did my first chickens over the weekend. Took about 3 hours at 225. They did not last too long. Although I had to throw the thighs back on the grill afterwards, cuz they were a touch shy of being done. Breast couldn't have come out any nicer. I used Jeffs rub, and was very happy. Smoked...
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    Smoked Shrimp?

    Another question from the Swiss Alps....I just had some awesome smoked shrimp at a Scandanavian restaurant today. The people had no clue what wood was used as they import them from Denmark. I can see from this chapter, smoking shrimp is not common. I have 2 birds to do this weekend, but will...
  3. bestee

    Kosher Salt vs Mortons?

    Whats the difference between kosher salt and regular salt? Should I really go out of my way to find the kosher stuff, or can I substitute (for brining and even in my rub). Living in Switzerland its not so easy to find...I'm sure I could, just have to look harder...but also want to know what the...
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    Making a baffle

    According the Day 4 of the smoking course, Jeff recomends installing a baffle on my offset in order to keep heat even, not torch the near stuff, and be able to cook to far end stuff properly. I have the attached (pic)smoker. Pretty standard offset. Any suggestions on how to make and insert a...
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    Swiss Independance Day

    Since I live far away from the US, I always miss out of the 4th of July celebrations over there. Luckily the Swiss celebrate Independance Day on August 1st (Its more of a creation day since they didnt break away from anyone...This is where the CH comes from in Conferderation Helvetia...
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    Smoker Cleaning/Upkeep

    I am wondering how often and how clean you guys keep your smokers? I have the attached a picture of my model. I place aluminum tins in the bottom of the smoking chamber to collect the drippings, as then it is easier to clean. This is a solid iron smoker...do I need to be worried about the...
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    Wood chips?

    I have a firebox smoker (Oklahoma Joe). I primarily use charcoal as a base, and then use mesquite chips (I live in switzerland so getting other flavors is a challenge, although am getting some fruit tree chips sent over). My question is this: how many handfuls of chips should be put on? I...
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    Smoking weekend

    After 2 weekends with only one thing done, this weekend I banged out the Smoked Meatloaf on Saturday...Thank you for the recipe SMF! It was simple and was gone before I could take a picture. Sunday I was able to take a snapshot of my first Baby Back ribs. Done with a homemade dry rub. I seem...
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    Switzerland checking in

    Name is Bestee, new on the site, new to smoking. Wife bought me a Cactus Jack smoker with firebox and single smoke chamber for our 5th anniversary (I got her a diamond necklace, and I am happier!). Have only used it twice (4 hour brisket...I need a better cut of meat, otherwise awesome) and a...
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