BaxtersBBQ
Meat Mopper
- Jan 5, 2020
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I'm with the Saturday crowd. I don't know what you've tried in it yet (ribs? chicken?anything?) but if you have you should have some idea about how much fuel you'll use. I only use charcoal to get the wood going so I don't know how much charcoal you'd need. 12 to 15 "sticks" usually gets me through an 8# butt and they're usually done in 7 to 9 hours, but my smoker likes to run between 260 and 280 and I don't know what yours is happy with. Once you get it going you'll have to babysit it, adjusting vents and doors, etc....
Heed Baxter's advice because I believe he's a professional.
Lastly don't diss your equipment. I've had a $300 CharGriller model 8125 "Competition Pro" for 4 years now and I'd match most of my Q with any $1000 smoker, though I might have to work a little harder at it.....
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Good luck sir and welcome to the Forum ;-)
Haha smokeymose I’m far from a professional but I appreciate it!
Also, I agree with SmokerJim. I’ve tried with and without mustard, can’t tell the difference. It’s just to help the rub stick but it’s not necessary. I save my money and skip it. The flavor gets lost after absorbing the smoke.