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Slicer021

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Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« on: September 18, 2015, 02:26:44 PM »
I am looking at giving smoke a try here very soon.  Bout to order me a set of Webber charcoal baskets and a Javelin thermometer this after noon.  I was looking at a link Troy posted in a different thread of mine last week and just curious as to your guys favorites setups for your 22.5s?  Any and all info is greatly appreciated


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TheDude

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2015, 03:46:11 PM »
Snake all day for l&s. Baskets have their place for sure though. I tried a minon in a basket for some ribs on Labor Day. Had to refuel constantly. With a snake, I would have had to rotate the grate once or twice, but that's it.

« Last Edit: September 18, 2015, 03:49:08 PM by TheDude »
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effinUker

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2015, 04:05:05 PM »
I agree with @TheDude - snake all the way. According to @1buckie, run your burn counterclockwise for pork, clockwise for beef. I've done it that way ever since I  saw it and haven't had a klinker yet.  Can keep a steady temp all day without even trying.

TheDude

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2015, 05:07:04 PM »
I agree with @TheDude - snake all the way. According to @1buckie, run your burn counterclockwise for pork, clockwise for beef. I've done it that way ever since I  saw it and haven't had a klinker yet.  Can keep a steady temp all day without even trying.

I heard that said here before. What is the reason? Or is it superstition? @effinUker @1buckie
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effinUker

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2015, 05:10:39 PM »
I agree with @TheDude - snake all the way. According to @1buckie, run your burn counterclockwise for pork, clockwise for beef. I've done it that way ever since I  saw it and haven't had a klinker yet.  Can keep a steady temp all day without even trying.

I heard that said here before. What is the reason? Or is it superstition? @effinUker @1buckie

don't know for sure - @1buckie said it, I followed it. when i see someone doing shit better than me, i listen to what they got to say. :)

TheDude

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2015, 05:11:32 PM »
I agree with @TheDude - snake all the way. According to @1buckie, run your burn counterclockwise for pork, clockwise for beef. I've done it that way ever since I  saw it and haven't had a klinker yet.  Can keep a steady temp all day without even trying.

I heard that said here before. What is the reason? Or is it superstition? @effinUker @1buckie

don't know for sure - @1buckie said it, I followed it. when i see someone doing shit better than me, i listen to what they got to say. :)

Fair enough.
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jdefran

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2015, 06:44:38 PM »
Another vote for using a snake for low and slow. After a few runs you get the hang of it and realize other than capacity's sake you don't need anything more for smoking meat.

MacEggs

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2015, 01:20:05 AM »
The snake all day long … Set-it-and-forget-it … I have gotten 11 plus hours without having to reload any charcoal.  No tinkering or monitoring.  Just let it ride.

It works even better during a full moon.
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Lumpy Coal

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2015, 02:19:42 AM »
If I try snake I'd have to try briquettes!  [emoji15]

effinUker

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2015, 02:52:58 AM »
If I try snake I'd have to try briquettes!  [emoji15]

Nawww - you can do a snake with lump. I think it you tried one with WOOD you may struggle, but lump should work.

Lumpy Coal

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Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2015, 04:17:14 AM »
If I try snake I'd have to try briquettes!  [emoji15]

Nawww - you can do a snake with lump. I think it you tried one with WOOD you may struggle, but lump should work.

Phew that was close!  [emoji6]
« Last Edit: September 19, 2015, 08:11:00 AM by Lumpy Coal »

Slicer021

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2015, 10:26:59 AM »
Nice thanks all for the replies


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Slicer021

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Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2015, 12:11:28 PM »
Guess all I need to get me atm is a good thermometer then
« Last Edit: September 19, 2015, 12:14:56 PM by Slicer021 »

TheDude

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2015, 01:57:09 PM »
For smoking, I'd recommend the Maverick 732.
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Hell Fire Grill

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Re: Favorite way to setup for Low and Slow
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2015, 08:29:25 PM »
Try this you wont have any trouble getting 10-12 hour burns with store bought lump.



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