Monthly Archives: October 2009

Build a Fire Upside Down

I just have to write a quick article on building a fire in the smoker as I have always subscribed to the boy scout version.. you know the small stuff on the bottom in a tee pee fashion, then slightly … Continue reading

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Smoked Turkey Legs

Smoked Turkey Legs This recipe includes both brining and smoking the turkey legs. The brining process is very important and I highly recommend that you do it. Don’t let the unfamiliar word scare you. It is simply a solution of … Continue reading

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Using a Thermometer When Smoking Meat

To check temperature with any smoker I recommend a good Thermometer. The ones I have learned to love are the digital meat thermometers with a probe and a 3 foot metal cable. They run around 15 dollars but are worth … Continue reading

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Smoking Meat Terminology

Charcoal: chunks of fuel that normally comes in 2 different types, briquette and lump. Lump charcoal: Real hardwood burned down to odd shaped chunks in a controlled environment. This type of charcoal burns hotter and cleaner than any other charcoal … Continue reading

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How often Do You Add Wood Chips?

How often do you you add more chips or chunks when you are smoking meat? First off, this is only for those of you who are NOT using a “stick burner” or a smoker that only takes actual sticks or … Continue reading

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Start a Fire In A Horizontal Offset Smoker

How to start a fire in a horizontal offset smoker or any smoker for that matter is something that many folks struggle with and I must tell you that I am no expert by any means. I can cheat and … Continue reading

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Red Tint in Smoked Meat

I had an email recently from a fellow complaining that there was always a red tint to smoked meat that he cooked.. sausage in particular. This got me to thinking that there may be many out there who really do … Continue reading

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Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This red velvet cake recipe is the original recipe made from scratch. This recipe also demonstrates how to make the original icing which is also made from scratch as opposed to cream cheese. If you have to know.. this is … Continue reading

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Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

My smoked meatloaf recipe is to die for and if you have not tried it then you are definitely missing out on one of the finer things in life. You would never believe how many folks email me every week … Continue reading

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Keep Smoked Meat Warm For Hours

Many of you have asked me how to keep smoked meat warm once it is done cooking and many times this is also in reference to needing to transport the smoked meat to a different location and you do not … Continue reading

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