Hiya from Illinois

willy · Posted: Apr 05 2006 Post subject: Hiya from Illinois

Hiya, I finally got a smoker. It's used and I cant see a brand name but it does have an offset fire box. I love to grill and mostly use Mesquite wood chunks for doing that. Now I want to have some fun this summer BBQing with this smoker. A few quick questions if I may? If I shouldn't ask in here then just boot me out and I'll learn my lesson. I have been reading a lot in here. GREAT PLACE! You all seem very nice and I would love to learn anything you will be able to teach me. Now the questions.
Could a guy just put some good ole Kingsford in that box then stuff some hickory chunks in there every so often to get some smoke going over the ribs? I am learning about lump from this site so anyone that feels like explaing please let me in on it. I will continue to read the rest of the posts though. I am no slacker !!! HEHE Thanks!!

mding38926 · Posted: Apr 05 2006 Post subject:

Willy, welcome to the forum. There are alot of great guys with tons of information to share here.

I would suggest going to www.nakedwhiz.com as he has a lump charcoal database that is second to none. There is even a great FAQ section http://nakedwhiz.com/lumpfaq.htm that should answer some of your questions on lump charcoal.

As for kingsford briquets........sure you can use those in your off-set...........you will just have to watch out for ash accumulation.........and you will likely get shorter burn times than you would with lump.
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willy · Posted: Apr 06 2006 Post subject:

Thanks mding!!! You are right that is some site!! I know more about smoking and lump in 2 days of reading than I thought possible. I will order some lump and begin after this weekend if it doesn't rain. I'll keep you posted on how it turns out. I don't expect much my first time but hey what the hey I can only get better I hope. Smile

mding38926 · Posted: Apr 06 2006 Post subject:

willy · Posted: Apr 12 2006 Post subject:

Dinger, I did get the lump (thanks) It didn't rain but I had to work all weekend. I will try later this week. I did find out what smoker it is though. It's a brinkman smoke n pit. I posted some questions in the rub cat on this site. It ok to ask you questions in here? I don't want to break any rules. Oh where are you? Just wondering. OOPS I just saw in your profile. Smile

Caroline's Rub · Posted: Apr 12 2006 Post subject:

Lump charcoal is the only option in my mind...you get a much slower burn and it doesn't add any chemical flavors like briquettes...

Make sure you keep that ash cleaned out of your offset...any moisture that collects in there will react with the ash and in time, rot out your firebox..

Welcome, and all the best!
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mding38926 · Posted: Apr 12 2006 Post subject:

willy · Posted: Apr 13 2006 Post subject:

yeah it's great here at the moment about 75 outside. Easter weekend I will have to go to my moms and cook on the gas grill for everybody. (gas is not my favorite) So I won't get to try this baby out until monday at least. DC? Taxation without representation. Isn't that you you guys say out there? Have a good weekend bro.....
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mding38926 · Posted: Apr 13 2006 Post subject:

willy · Posted: Apr 15 2006 Post subject:

Dinger you a Nata fan huh? We don't have a team near here. We have to drive to Chicago to see the Cubs. Hey I'm thinking about ordering some of that Hasty Bake lump. Just to try. I did order the thermometer like you suggested. Talk to ya soon... lAtERs....
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mding38926 · Posted: Apr 15 2006 Post subject: