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    My new Akorn JR

    Just smoked a lamb leg last night before now after Cooked for about 5.5 hrs at 220 last half hr up at 260 for some crispies. Took it off when IT reached 165. Marinade yogurt, rose water, saffron, and other Indian type spices. It was delicious
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    My new Akorn JR

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    How do you get "thin blue smoke" without being too high on temps?

    Aleforge: I had same issues, purchased a tip top temp from amazon and if I can hold back my natural inclination to fiddle with things it works great. Check it out on YouTube. Also check for air leaks around your cooker. I have some that I am going to plug up with either nomex and/or hi temp...
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    1st time at rabbit

    What temp and how long? I can get rabbit quite cheaply here in NYC lately. Wanted to try but didn't want to waste $ if I failed. With a little guidance I just might give it a shot!
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    Char griller akorn help

    I bought the tip top temp regulator and it works great! Better than I thought it would, in fact. Your point regarding over shooting temp is a good one. If that happens you can close the kamado's top vent until temp drops. It also helps to build a smaller fire. The initial set up should be...
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    2 pork butt smokes 2 fails

    Must be something in the air! Did a pork shoulder myself today. Went a little differently than the folks here. Started low, around 225 for first 5 hours then jacked up temp to 300 slowly over the next 4 hours. When internal Temp reached 195, took her off, wrapped in butcher's paper and a...
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    Char griller akorn help

    Yraen Thanks for the pointers. Have you got any experience with the top top temp regulator? I have one coming thinking that this will help with my issues. Thanks, C
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    Who all has smoking plans this weekend? I do! I do!

    I'm fighting with my Akorn and can't get a good steady temperature from the get go. I am thinking, at this point I may be using too much fuel. Or maybe not letting it burn down a bit. But will continue to experiment on the sucker!
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    Who all has smoking plans this weekend? I do! I do!

    Oh man! I'm traveling will be lucky to grill burgers or dogs! But it's my mom's 90th bday party, so I guess I'm obligated. I will turn down all your invites 128540 But one thing did catch my eye Phatbac, you said you will wait a couple of hours after lighting your smoker. Is that the secret...
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    Char griller akorn help

    I'm having the opposite problem in my Akorn. I am using frontier lump and it gets too hot. I did notice that after 4 hours it hums along at 230 nice and steady. Am I using too much fuel, too many chunks. My practice is to break up a starter cube into 3 pieces and spread them around into...
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    Help with smoking pulled pork!!

    Excellent
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    Help with smoking pulled pork!!

    Mmmmmm, melted collagen. (Use Homer Simpson voice)
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    5-Day Smoking Basics eCourse

    Much appreciated
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