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    Is this an original Oklahoma Joe???

    I just brought home an old Oklahoma Joe smoker from a neighbor. It was used once and has been sitting in the shed for 10 years. I got it for free!!! Anyways. The main pipe is 40"x20". The firebox is one piece but bolted on. It has a huge butterfly damper. The firebox is huge!! I can't read the...
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    New Pork Rub idea???

    Hey guys! So my normal pork rub is usually mccormicks apple rub mixed with their pork rub. When I can't find that. I just mix up some kosher salt. Black pepper. White and brown sugar. Onion and garlic powder. Ground coffee. And a ton of paprika for color. It turns out OK. But I wanna take it up...
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    HELP!!! 5 pound brisket flat and 5 pound brisket point. Cooking time HELP!!!

    So I had an 11 pound packer. I cut the flat from the point so I can try out a new rub and use my standard rub. After trimming. Each part weighs roughly 5 pounds. (I never done it this way before) I will be smoking on a MES 40 on pecan and cherry wood. I plan on having it done for 6pm...
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    Want to start catering

    Hey guys. I'm 17 (going to be 18 in August) I've been BBQing for about 5 years or so now. I have a masterbuilt 40 inch electric smoker. And a cheap little charbroil offset. My friends and family rave about my BBQ. I would like to start catering for my high school marching band. Come out one...
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    18 pound beef brisket help.

    I got a 18 lbs packer brisket. Untrimmed. For $33!!!! I had to throw it in the freezer till the Super Bowl . But I couldn't pass up a deal like that!!! Anyways. I need to know. I'll be cooking in my MES 40. I'm going to have that. 2 racks of spare ribs. A 10 pound pork shoulder. And some ABT'S...
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    Superbowl Party Sides and Appetizer ideas.

    Keeping up with tradition. In throwing my annual Superbowl party. It's going to be bigger than the previous 2 years due to the fact I gotta new smoker. I'm having about 12-15 people over. I'm cooking a 20 pound beef brisket (bought it today for $30!!! Great deal!! Even though I have to freeze...
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    What is the point of the a-maze-n (I think it's called) smoke tube and the "mailbox mod" on the MES

    In my couple of days on SMF Ive seen a bunch of people talking about the a-maze-n smoke tube and the mailbox mod on their MES smokers. I want to know. What's the point? What makes them so good and why do people like them so much? I see no problem with periodically adding a handful of two of...
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    Best wood. And tips. For smoking red drum and other fish.

    Recently my grandfather bought a new motor for my dad's boat. We go salt water fishing every weekend (they're out now without me because I have a project for school to get done) And we always catch red drum (red fish) and black drum. Occasionally a white or speckled trout or a sheep's head. I...
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    Is there a way I can convert my smoker to be "legal" by the strict standards of BBQ competitions?

    I'm 17 and have been BBQing for 3 years. Cooking in general for nearly 5 times as long. I bought a new smoker yesterday. A MES 40. to replace my falling apart stick burner. I had the intentions of being able to compete after I turn 18 with this. But I was informed that my smoker is "illegal" by...
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    Thinking about competition.

    Hey guys. I'm 17. I've been smoking for about 3 years now (on top of cooking inside since I was 3 years old) and I'm really refining my technique and recipes. Everybody who tries my BBQ LOVES it. I bought a little chat broil offset stick burner for my 15th birthday after trying out indirect...
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    Did I clean my MES 40 correctly?

    I took the racks and wood tray out and threw them in the dishwasher. I then took the water pan and drip pan and soaked in hot soapy water (dawn dish soap) and some white vinegar. I then scrubbed the hell out of them but eventually they were pretty close to silver again. Then I went out and...
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    Favorite cut for jerky?

    I made jerky 3 times. Twice unsuccessful and once perfect. I used a pot roast and a skirt steak for the unsuccessful cooks. And a sirloin roast (I believe it was called) for the successful one. I was wondering. What's your favorite cut to use for beef jerky. And what can I do to ensure success...
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    Help with brisket and turkey

    Hey guys. I'm new to this site so bear with me as this is probably in the wrong section. Anyways I'll introduce myself. Im 17 years old and been smoking since I was 14. Cooking since I was 3. I purchased a MES 40" for a STEAL at academy today for $199 8 hours before it was supposed to be on sale...
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