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    2 Brisket flats going on WSM tonight

    I picked up a choice brisket flat at Costco last Sunday. I went there tonight looking for something else to throw in the smoker and saw another flat that caught my eye so now I'm doing two. Both around 7lbs. Did minimal trimming on top/sides. Took nothing off the bottom. Injected using 2...
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    Brisket point and flat separation question

    So I picked this up tonight on a whim at Costco. Had the bright idea to separate the point and flat precook to reduce cook time, but I end up not taking the whole point off. Thought it would give me more bark too with the increase surface area. As you can see, my butchering skills still...
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    Thanksgiving turkeys-both brined. Will smoke one and oven roast the other

    I drew the short straw and I am hosting Thanksgiving for the 1st time. I purchased two fresh turkeys from the local grocer. One about 13lbs and the other about 17lbs. The 13lber will be going in the WSM and the 17lber will be going in the oven. I decided to brine both. For the smoked turkey I...
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    Brisket (Take Two)

    Picked up a 7.725lb choice brisket flat yesterday. Brisket is a little thinner in parts than I would have liked. Looks like brisket has a decent fat cap that kind of made it hard to tell in packaging how thick meat actually was. Trying to go low and slow in my WSM. Just installed new Cajun...
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    First brisket last weekend...what went wrong?

    Hi All, So a friend occasionally works at a local butcher shop and got me a flat on Saturday. He said was approximately 4 lbs. tried to get bigger but they had already cut them. So I planned on smoking on Sunday. Sunday I started my smoker. WSM 22 using cowboy lump and cherry wood. Started some...
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    Spare rib prep - first time

    I planned on smoking a couple whole chickens tomorrow that I bought from the butcher. While at the grocery store I picked up a rack of spare ribs on a whim to try. I prepped the ribs tonight. I removed the membrane but then I also noticed this extra "flap" of meat on the ribs. I decided to just...
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    Boston Butt Cook Temperature/Cook timing/Spritzing?

    Hi All, I'm doing my first cook tomorrow and decided on doing a Boston Butt. I'm not going to inject or marinade this one. Just rub and put on smoker. I do have a spray bottle that I planned to use for spritzing apple juice/ACV. Does anyone have a recommendation on how often to spritz?  I have...
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    WSM Dial temp vs Maverick (Test dry run)

    Hi all, So I fired up my new WSM today since I plan on smoking something tomorrow and wanted to do a test run. I picked up a Maverick ET733 off Amazon. I set up 1 probe on grate during test run to check difference between built in Weber Dial Temp and Maverick and I'm surprised at results. Weber...
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    WSM tips

    GF just got me a 22 WSM for my birthday. Already placed an order for Maverick thermometer and injector. Anyone have any tips/tricks or must-dos that they'd like to share to get the most out of my new WSM? Also, I'm looking for a good spray bottle to get for spritzing. Does anyone have any...
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    Vertical Exhaust stack on Weber Lid

    Has anyone put a vertical exhaust stack on a Weber lid? Thinking about put a vertical stack over existing exhaust on Weber kettle lid. Any downsides to this other than extra work? Mainly just think it would look cool. Thanks!
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    Drum sandblasting in Milwaukee, WI area?

    Anyone know a good place to have barrel sand blasted in MKE area? And how much it will run? Thanks!
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    Drum questions

    Hi All! Looking for some help in selecting a drum for a UDS build. I can get a reconditioned 55 gallon drum from a local place for $25, but it still has paint on the outside that would need to be removed. Can't really do a burnout where I'm at and I want a good surface to paint it with BBQ...
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    Hi All! New to smoking. WSM or UDS build?

    Hi All, New to smoking and wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Milwaukee, WI. I currently have just a gas grill that I use for the basics like burgers, brats, steaks, and chicken breasts, but I wanted to start cooking some different meats like brisket and pork shoulder. Also, don't really...
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