Things we talk about

Alien BBQ · Posted: Jun 20 2006 Post subject: Things we talk about

I thought I would put together some photos of things we seem to always discuss. Hopefully it will give explanation to some of the post�s for the newbie�s. This is an update to the original post.

Charcoal pan with holes drilled in it.

Too much creosote in the exhaust.

Smoker blanket.

Using gas to start a fire.

Brisket parts

Smoke Ring

An �ECB�.

Chimney starter.

Small hot fire.

Too much smoke (left) Thin blue smoke (right).

Tuning plates.

Alien probes.

Brinkman pie plate heat deflector.

Installed

Cutting on a used propane tank that is not properly cleaned.

Cold Smoker Smoking Pipe

Smoked Cheese

ABT

Sriracha

Heat Deflector

Alien Bolos

Mustard Slather

SnP

Inside exhaust Extension

Offset Smoker �. Firebox��Horizontal Smoker �� Vertical Smoker

Smokering

Stuffed Fatty

WSM

Big Green Egg

Chargrill Duo

DP or Diamond Plate Smoker

Chile Chart

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mrcustomsteel · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

Cool explosion pics. Where did you get them?
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Hogwild · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

Very nice post Alien. Should help out the newbs, a lot.
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Alien BBQ · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

Over the net thru the years.
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loomis1228 · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

Alien,

Where would I get a charcoal pan like the one that you have on the first picture? Is it simply a metal mixing bowl that you drilled holes in?

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!
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mding38926 · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

Very nice idea Alien
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edskull69 · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

I have an old pasta collander that the handles fell off. I bet that would make a nice charcoal basket?
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BarbeCrue · BBQ Fan Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 286

A little tired of answering the same ol' questions Alien?? Very Happy

I have noticed since I have been here, many newbies, tend to ask questions without checking for past discussions. I'm sure I did the same thing, but I just find it happens a lot here.

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GrievousAngel056 · Posted: Jun 21 2006 Post subject:

Alien,

Thanks, that was great. Just two quick questions:

1. What is the advantage to using the charcoal pan?

2. What kind of materials can you use for a charcoal pan? I'm assuming that was some sort of salad bowl. Does it matter what kind of steel?

Thanks again!

DawgPhan · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 3444

yeha basically any forum is going to have basic questions that are asked all the time...it isnt a big deal, someone will answer them or point them in the right direction...

BarbeCrue · BBQ Fan Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 286

I totally agree, It's no big deal, I was just stating an observation..(it's not often that I have any Wink

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BBQMAN · Posted: Jun 23 2006 Post subject:

Great pics Alien! Very Happy

Same reason I added a FAQ's page to my own web site. I spend a LOT less time on the phone now! Wink

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Alien BBQ · Posted: Nov 25 2006 Post subject:

The bowl is a heavy duty 8 qt. stainless steel mixing bowl I drilled holes in. I picked it up a target for $8. And no, I am not tired of answering questions.... but like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.
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Gourmet-Gator · Posted: Nov 25 2006 Post subject:

Well maybe its just my computer guys but any time I have tried using the search mode for a specific subject, it gives me everything and anything I haven't asked for, usually a lot of recent threads pertaining to nothing specificly asked for.... Sad

I know we all get tired of answering the same questions, but there are a lot of threads to look for something when someone just wants a quick answer. Smile

Alien BBQ · Posted: Oct 18 2007 Post subject:

Posted are the updates to the original post.

If you all want to submit some more photos, this would be a great resource for newbies!
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Louie3 · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 1407

Alien.

Great pics, explains a lot to a newbie like myself.
Can you offer more details regarding the cold smoker smoke pipe. Thats very interesting, could I use that on my Lang...maybe a stupid question,,I dunno..

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cwall1313 · Posted: Oct 18 2007 Post subject:

Alien- Can you send me the link to your offset mods, please? I think it was to an SnP or a Silver Smoker. Thanks so much.

BBQMAN · Posted: Oct 18 2007 Post subject:

Hey Louie, how ya been? Very Happy

The idea is that you drop some lit coals into the pipe, then add the wood chunks on top.

I think you will need a bigger version for the Lang. Lots of metal to heat up with those cookers. A small basket for lit charcoal should do the job.
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Louie3 · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 1407

Hey BBqman,

Hows it goin, just cookin up a storm here, getting cold now though, had to scrape frost off the windshield this am.. Crying or Very sad

tks for the info, mighty neighbourly of you.. Laughing