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berndcrisp
berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
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What is he lowest temp you have been able to maintain? I am wanting to 'hickory' smoke raw almonds lightly coated with EVOO, kosher salt, pepper, cinnamon and Chile powder. Most recipes I have found say 175-200. 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    90% of the time 400.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    185 for a Prime Rib reverse sear. Held for around 2.5 hours, then I increased the temp for the sear.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,754
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    have done jerkey and held temps between 145 and 175 for several hours by just using a handful of used lump in small pieces. you want pieces small so the holes get plugged
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    Mickey said:
    90% of the time 400.
    @Mickey, from what you've said your retired, why always the hurry? I really enjoy a good long day of low n' slow egging  ... 'specailly when I got some friends and or family over. I find it really relaxin'. Tim 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    SoCalTim said:
    Mickey said:
    90% of the time 400.
    @Mickey, from what you've said your retired, why always the hurry? I really enjoy a good long day of low n' slow egging  ... 'specailly when I got some friends and or family over. I find it really relaxin'. Tim 
    More time left to live and travel!!   :P
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    If you use a metal coffee can inside of you fire bowl and charcoal instead of lump you can hold about as low as you want.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    SGH said:
    If you use a metal coffee can inside of you fire bowl and charcoal instead of lump you can hold about as low as you want.

    Moreso if you use half a dozen briquettes instead of lump.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    Sorry I see that is what you meant now.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    No problem my friend. You can also use a old colander instead of the coffee can with excellent results. Just thought I would share.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    If you are really wanting to go real low the colander is the better choice. Not as apt to "choke" if you will due to better air feed.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • henapple
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    Little Steven said:

    Sorry I see that is what you meant now.

    The Canadians always get there late.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • SteveWPBFL
    SteveWPBFL Posts: 1,327
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    I've made jerky at 170F direct using a controller and it worked real well even down to 160F, didn't try much lower. Didn't do anything out of the ordinary. Started the controller right after the firestarter went out. It fanned the fire until grate temp was 170F and held it there. Not sure how low you can go without a controller but I just got back from riding wave runners since this morning and have had some ribs on that were 216F grate when I returned. Expect the Egg would probably run as low as 200F grate with the vents pretty well closed once you get it up and running.
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  • jcaspary
    jcaspary Posts: 1,479
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    I've gotten it as low as 225 once and held it steady.  I tried to go lower but cut off the coals.  Good ideas with the collander and the coffee can though.  Might give it a try.
    XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!
    Joe- Strongsville, OH
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  • MeTed
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    Last Saturday I held 125 for 8 hours to make beef jerky. It came out awesome as always. I got a piece of round heating duct about 8 inches tall, mixed smaller pieces  of lump and hickory chips in a bowl, poured them into the vent, lit, let the voc`s burn off and set the vents for low and 8 hours later had fantastic beef jerky, and still had a good amount of lump left over.
    Belleville, Michigan

    Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • paqman
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    @MeTed‌ - Galvanized ducting will emit bad fumes when heated. I'm pretty sure this is not safe...

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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I have held about 70 degrees with a couple pieces of lump that I started with a heat gun then put a chunk of wood on to cold smoke cheese. It was like 40 degrees outside but I have cold smoked cheese in the summer the same way just put a tray of ice on the plate setter.
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  • MeTed
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    At paqman I don`t think it was galvanized, it was black and I put it in the oven for four hours at 500 degrees and there was no smoke or any smell, I hope I did not hurt myself but thanks for the heads up.
    Belleville, Michigan

    Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • Little Steven
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    henapple said:
    Sorry I see that is what you meant now.
    The Canadians always get there late.
    Generally we refer to lump as lump and charcoal. Briquettes are briquettes of folk from TN

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Cookinbob
    Cookinbob Posts: 1,691
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    This morning I held about 190 for 3-1/2 hours on my small.  I think the trick is to start small, and keep it small.
    XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and Guitars
    Rochester, NY
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    edited August 2014
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    Thanks all. Smoked em at about 230 for 1.5hrs. Turned out OK but needs tweaking. Excuse me, but I don't 'get' the coffee can and collinder setup that's mentioned. This is for a medium.
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  • SGH
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    @berndcrisp‌
    When I get home tonight I will take pics for you. Currently in Mobile AL.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
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    I've done 150 degrees with no problems on my XL for 8hrs when making Jerky
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    RickyBobby said:

    I've done 150 degrees with no problems on my XL for 8hrs when making Jerky

    Was that w/ or w/out a pit controller?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
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    PitMaster IQ120 :D
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    RickyBobby said:

    PitMaster IQ120 :D

    I just noticed that on "full view" you have PitMaster IQ120 rocks in your signature line. I sure wish the "mobile view" showed everything the full view does.
    I'm wanting to do this w/ my Stoker I just haven't got around to it yet "YET".

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • UrbanForestTurnings
    UrbanForestTurnings Posts: 1,294
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    What ever temp it is outside. I Cold smoke cheese and butter in winter. Great way to do BACON
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