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**Inaugural western smoker bonanza**
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    Posted: 15 May 2010 at 15:55
Well not quit a bonanza but it sounded good...LMAO
Here are some pics from todays first smoke. I seasoned it last night and it was killing me to use it...temps from top to bttm are with in 5 degrees once the temps stabilize...Because of it being insulated I have to learn some of the tricks for controlling these babies. I did the regular minion method yesterday and let the temps get to high before closing it down probably around 250 or so. Well with these types of smokers that is to high I have been told to control it on the way up which I was kicking my self in the butt last night for not doing. Any ways I also am trying a different or tweak on the minion which is lining the coals and wood up in a narrow row and letting it go from the end..It has worked great so far along with chocking it earlier in the temps around 150 or so.
Now to the meat of things........this was a sorry excuse for spare ribs but beggars can't be choosy. Sprinkled with some MAD HUNKY and set aside...You will also see some dino bones which are sprinkled with Lantana of Texas all purpose and a loin almost split down the middle, also rubbed with lantana. thanks for lookin
charcoal in the basket

spare rib

all on one rack with a lot of elbow room

into the smoker

about a hour in

getting wrapped up with butter, brown sugar, green chiles, jalapeno jelly, chipotle powder

and the dinos

this smoker is at over four hours of running right now with about 2.5lbs of royal oak and 4 chunks of apple...I would say it is very efficient indeed...I am very happy with this western smoker
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they are looking great so far, and it sounds like you've designed and built a great running pit!
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Ok here are the final pics....it is still going on 2.5lbs of charcoal, I actually ran it a little hot do to a learning curve..I was figuring 10lbs for 8 hours. It is still going at 230 degrees and has been smoking for 8 hours...Ribs came out great the sirloin is still in. thanks for lookin

back into the smoker after removing from foil

all done


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Thanks Ron, I am actually having to learn how to keep temps down instead of figuring out how to get them up...Very little charcoal is needed for this thing and it is huge (cooking space wise).
Originally posted by TasunkaWitko TasunkaWitko wrote:

they are looking great so far, and it sounds like you've designed and built a great running pit!
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Those are some mighty fine looking ribs...apparently the learning curve wasn't as long as you thought!Thumbs Up
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Excellent barbecue and looks like you've designed an amazingly efficient smoker Thumbs Up
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Looks awesome bro!!  Look forward to seeing more cooks on it!
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thanks everyone...I really am surprised at the amount of fuel it took also. I am going to do another smoke tomorrow for some ribs I am going to freeze and take to arizona next week, so I will be able to double check my figures I guess...I have A LOT of charcoal left in my 10lb bag so I still think it is close to 2.5-3lbs I used....I also have a graduation party I am going to cook for on friday I think 4 chuckies and 4 pork butts...So the fine tuning should be all figured out by then I hope...lol..thanks for all the compliments !
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