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    Newbie with an offset

    in Roll Call

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    Glad you got one..now the fun start's.............first off that sealer look ok to me, they are a bit messy I've found but once theve set should be ok,

    Chimney starter? I wouldn't be without one...they are a great bit of kit..https://www.google.com/search?q=Charcoal+Starter&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwidmfiwudLwAhUbCWMBHZERAfIQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1366&bih=626

    Easy way to start the charcoal chimney is on a small camping stove, a lot of us use them...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clas-Ohlson-Portable-Single-Camping/dp/B086N2PFZ7/ref=sr_1_31?crid=383AJOB1H42R0&dchild=1&keywords=gas+stove+camping&qid=1621314158&sprefix=gas+stove%2Caps%2C271&sr=8-31

    Seasoning is where you start a fire and just let it heat up the smoker, it can help to clear any "crap" left over from when it's made.

    18 hours ago, Matty814 said:

    Inkman thermometer is also on the way so hope to give it a test run when the weather decides to behave itself, did plan on just trying to maintain temp without any meat involved so will see how that goes.

    100% on doing this, running an offset can be a tricky one at the start,  give it a go by all means, but hey throw a few chicken wings on they don't cost a lot and you get to have a snack into the bargin.....best of luck..

     

    Ice.

    1st Midland Tailgate Weekend on 4th - 6th June 2021.

    in Smoking and BBQ Weekend

    Posted

    Reading the news headlines this morning says that Boris Johnson will announce today, from the 17th may we will be able to "Meet outdoors in groups up to 30".

    I can't see any reasons to stop us holding a get together....the event is all outside, even sat under a gazebo it's all open??. ...so who is up for the first tailgate in a year??? you'll need to let us know ASAP...so lets get this on..

     

    Ice.

    Entry Level Offset SMoker?

    in For New Members

    Posted

    Deffo self adhesive...👍...not sure on what make of tape but something like this..https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fireplace-Chimney-Self-Adhesive-Resistant-2-5-Metre/dp/B0777RXKZZ/ref=sr_1_8?crid=802GT4FQQECI&dchild=1&keywords=stove+tape+seal&qid=1620465060&sprefix=stove+tape+%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-8

    Needs to be around 10mm wide and maybe 3 or 5mm think...this one is 2mm and may not be up to some of the gaps you may find....if I remember right I think you need around 2 packs???

     

    Ice.

    Hi. First time smoker

    in Roll Call

    Posted

    That's brilliant mate....well done...I see the first photo and thought "yes cold smoke only"  but then from the 2nd photo you can hot smoke easy with the burner being setup separate, no problem at all.

    I agree with Ripple about having an adjustable air vent in the roof, that one looks a little too big, by having a way to closed it down you will be able to have more control over the amount of smoke. You don't want the smoke staying too long in the cabinet it can add off flavours, it needs to travel over & around the items then vent.

    Add a digi thermo you need to know the temp inside,  I put a probe into one of whatever I'm smoking, fillet of fish or slab of bacon, and another probe towards the top of the box.

     

    Ice.

    Hi. First time smoker

    in Roll Call

    Posted

    59 minutes ago, MikeM said:

    I have been slightly out off cold smoking meats so could be limited to nuts and cheese etc. I don’t think my smoker will reach temperatures to hot smoke. 

    Hi MikeM...should the above read..."I have been slightly put off cold smoking meats" ??....if so don't be it's not that hard....all the info you'll need is here.

    1 hour ago, MikeM said:

    I don’t think my smoker will reach temperatures to hot smoke.

    Do you want just a cold smoker or both cold & hot smoke???....you say that you have built the smoker any photos of it would help the guys on here to give their ideas on it.

     

    Ice.

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    1st Midland Tailgate Weekend on 4th - 6th June 2021.

    in Smoking and BBQ Weekend

    Posted

    12 hours ago, Elecrafter said:

    We are interested, but don't have any BBQ kit to take. Is there a communal pit / fire etc?

     

    Ele.

    It's a easy come, easy go sort of weekend mate, if it does get sorted over the next few weeks it could be a enjoyable weekend.  There's no communal pit / fire etc?  but we always say not to worry if it's your first time. Some kit maybe about for you to use, what would you feel easy with??...even buy a small cheap kettle just to have something to cook on?? do you camp?? ...we do have a little time to get things into gear and put this tailgate on the map..

    Ice.

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    Entry Level Offset SMoker?

    in For New Members

    Posted

    Welcome to the forum Matty....I started off with the landmann, you may have read the thread on here about the mods that are needed on the Kentucky??.  Either of those two makes will get you up & running....just go for it.

     

    Ice.

    Greetings from Ayrshire

    in Roll Call

    Posted

    4 hours ago, AdamG said:

    I was once told a saying, "ask a silly question, feel silly for 5 minutes. Dont ask a silly question, feel silly for life". Since then I ask lots! haha

    👍....Like Adam said there's a very good thread on the mini ones......also I was told many years back..."ask 10 people a question, and you'll get 11 answers"  😉.

     

    Ice.

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