temperature control

re:Buying a smoker
In category Barbecuing
Written by carnivore

Hello.
First of all I want tell you how happy I am to see I am not the only one who's crazy bout Grill and BBQ.

I am about to buy a smoker and I don't know what to buy. I ran across few smokers and as a beginner I have no idea what to buy.

Any recommendations ?

Thanks Chris the meat lover .

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re:Should I switch to WSM?
In category Barbecuing
Written by mendishi

I have a NBBD which I find is a real fuel hog. Therefore, I am looking into changing it into something a bit more fuel efficient. I read a lot of positive things about the WSM here and would be interested in hearing your opinions regarding NBBD vs WSM.

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Do you soak your wood?
In category Barbecuing
Written by Spaceantelope420

My father always soaked his wood in water for a few days before using it, so I do the same, seems like a good idea. The idea behind the water soaking is that the wood burns slower, possibly at a more consistent rate to aid in temperature control, and smokes more. Any opinions about this? Pro`s? Con`s? Is this common?
I start out burning charcoal until I have a good fire base, then I add th

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New WSM! What`s easy for first timer?
In category Barbecuing
Written by EmptyProd

I just finished assembling my new WSM. I`ve been lurking here for months and considered buying a Kamado #7 but I thought it would be best to start cheap if I discover I`m better at eating Q than Q`ing it.
Can I get some suggestions for my first time?
Sealing the door: The door on the side doesn`t look like it seals well. Do I need to seal it with silicone, or only if I don`t get good r

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