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  1. jwchestnut

    1st Draft of my smoker build

    Usher, I'm geeting hotter temps on the bottom rack and up the left side of the chamber, my baffle keeps most of the heat rolling up that side. So I can adjust my results by placing meat in different spots. I did two pork butts on my top rack, both about 11 pounds. Placed one on the left and one...
  2. jwchestnut

    First Ribs

    Thanks. I'll see if I can make a modification to move my grate up a few inches.
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    First Ribs

    Everything came out great, although I think the sausages were a little over done, and the ribs could have been a little more tender, but the meat separated from the bone nicely. Next time ill try the 3-2-1 method. I'm still having problems regulating the temperature. I started with a nice bed...
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  8. First Ribs

    First Ribs

  9. jwchestnut

    First Ribs

    Hey guys, the following is my rib adventure. 2nd smoke on this pit. Memphis style rub with a few tweaks. I'm a big fan of Coleman's mustard, so mixed up a batch to spread on the meat Trimmed up Rubbed and ready for the fridge. Homemade BBQ sauce ready to serve on the side. One...
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    First smoke

    Finished Rib Ends. More tender than I thought they'd be. Leg quarters came out perfect. The brined ones were a little on the salty side. Read the tip about rinsing them well, after they'd been on for an hour.
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    First smoke

    I'm also enjoying the "making sure my temp doesn't spike babe, can you bring me another beer?" I wonder how long I'll be able to pull that off.
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    First smoke

    Fairly certain I built my fire wrong. Tomorrow ill go with a bigger start, build up a nice bed of coals, then add chunks as needed.
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    Hey there fellow pit builders

    Looking forward to some pics as it progresses.
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    1st Draft of my smoker build

    Finished product
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    First smoke

    I think tomorrow ill be testing my gauges to see how accurate they are.
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