I've smoked on and off for a few years. With the exception of brisket, when I just wing-it and put minimal effort into it, it turns out fantastic. When I try to replicate it, it isn't nearly as good. So I thought it was time to join a forum and figure out what I am doing.
I am excited as it appears that people are pretty helpful on here.
Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
Weber Kettle -- 22.5" (In-Service Date June 2015)
Slow-n-Sear/Drip-n-Griddle/Grill Grates (In-Service Date March 2016)
Pit Boss 820 (Retired)
GMG Jim Bowie WiFi (In-Service Date April 2017)
Maverick ET-733
Fireboard
Home-brewer
Kamado Joe Big Joe III
Pit Barrel Cooker
Camp Chef Flat Top 900
Weber Performer 22
PowerFlamer Propane 160
Meater +
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks Thermapen
Temp Spike
Weber Summit Kamado with SnS and Vortex.. Broil King Baron, Primo Oval Junior. Primo XL. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon. Absolutely love anything to do with baking bread. Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager. All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
Lonestar Grillz 24x36 offset smoker, grill, w/ main chamber charcoal grate and 3 tel-tru thermometers - left, right and center
Yoke Up custom charcoal basket and a Grill Wraps cover.
22.5 copper kettle w/ SnS, DnG, BBQ vortex, gasket and stainless steel hinge kit.
Napoleon gas grill (soon to go bye bye) rotting out.
1 maverick et-733 digital thermometer - black
1 maverick et-733 - gray
1 new standard grilling remote digital thermometer
1 thermoworks thermopen mk4 - red
1 thermoworks thermopop - red
Pre Miala flavor injector
taylor digital scale
TSM meat grinder
chefs choice food slicer
cuisinhart food processor
food saver vacuum sealer
TSM harvest food dehydrator
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@Mr.Meat, Welcome to "The Pit"â—ï¸ You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ.â—ï¸ Attendance and Participation are
Mandatory â—ï¸
Enjoy "The Pit"‼ï¸
I'm not a Brisket Expert but there are Many Here! I would Check the Recipe Section on the Home Page of the Pit Club! I would also query the Moderators of the Siteâ—ï¸ Jerod Broussard (Brisket Afficiandoâ“), CandySueQ (Award Winning Competative BBQ'erâ—ï¸), Henrik from Sweden Makes His Own Smokers, Has an Excellent BBQ Book Out and Attends Various Smokes in Scandinaviaâ—ï¸, Huskee (MGR of "The Pit Club")â—ï¸, Spinaker ( Reknowned Lutefiskee Expert and Moderator 🤗😇🤗 )â€¼ï¸ Any of these Moderators will give You Good Advice on any of Your Cooksâ—ï¸
In general You will get Helpful Tips, Recomendations and Suggestions from the Pit Club Members, Great People One and All, IMHOP ‼ï¸
Eat Well and Prosperâ—ï¸ From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan
Welcome to The Pit from KC, MO. Some of what you are experiencing could be heightened expectations. When you wing it, you figure if it works great. When you put effort into replicating you are expecting great results and sometimes results don't match your expectations. The Pit is definitely a great place to find information and get help to help you meet your expectations.
Welcome to The Pit. If you can tell us what you used and what you did for a less than great cook, we can offer suggestions. One point to start you off is that no matter what you are cooking and what you are using to cook it, you need to monitor both pit temps and meat temps. That means having a leave in thermometer to monitor both temps.
If you don't have the right type of thermometer, you can start with the article below:
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