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    Brining Pork

    Just grilling the tenderloins with a Honey, Dijon, Chili Powder glaze. Brine is simple water, salt, some brown sugar or maple syrup, cracked pepper, etc. I would brine them Thursday night, rinse them well, dry them, perhaps put some rub on them, then wrap them in plastic wrap until cooking...
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    Brining Pork

    I want to remove pork tenderloins from brine on Friday morning early and hold until cooking on Sunday evening.  Can I do that?  If so, what is the best procedure?  Thanks
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    Improving Safety

    Probably going to buy a Pit Barrel Cooker, a vertical-hang charcoal cooker.  A bit concerned about all the fat from the meat dripping down directly onto the coals.  Has anyone devised a deflector system to divert the grease away from the coals?  What do I need to consider when making this decision.
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    Newbie from Illinois

    Greetings.  I am retired, I like to cook and I would like to try smoking.  Can not spend a lot of money on a new smoker. Seriously looking at a Pit Barrel Cooker.  Hope some of you can guide me as I move forward. Thanks
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