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I don't know about the smokeware but with the DMFT I am 1/8-3/16 on bottom and barely cracked open on the DMFT-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Are you using iPhone or other for pics??-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Take your pic. While you have your new comment open touch "attach a file", then choose "photo library" and select your pic. Once the thumbnail appears touch it and hit "insert photo".-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Bottom ventConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Top ventConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Egg seems to have stabilized at 250Concord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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The smell is friggin amazing. The sammiches I will make tomorrow will be " tounge, beat your brains out" good.....I hope.Concord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Looks right to me as for the bottom vent. I know nothing of the smokware cap. Maybe @rrp or someone running that cap will chime in. @rrp is a long time user of the smoke ware cap.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Good luck we have all been there. Here is a link to my lexington method. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1163980/my-attempt-to-re-create-lexington-nc-bbq-and-slaw-at-home/p1
LBGE Atlanta, GA
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Smokinpig looks like you nailed down to the red slawConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Lexington #1 is kingConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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My 2nd favorite BBQ was discovered in a small town" Leon springs" east of San antonio Texas. The name of the place was "Rudy's" .... That was the first time I ever tried beef brisket...it is amazing. So...my next attempt at a low and slow will be a a brisket I hope.Concord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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I am still tweaking as I go. I love Lexington Q, eastern NC places come second for me like wilburs. Are you in NC? They have the festival in lexington next Saturday.
LBGE Atlanta, GA
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Yes I live in Charlotte nc about 45 miles south of Lexington. I make the drive to lexington at least once a monthConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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I plan going to the Lexington festival next week for sureConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Nice. That is a fun event. I haven't been in years, I have not made my way up to lexington in a while. I need to plan a trip.
LBGE Atlanta, GA
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First check with therapen at 5:15am IT = 154 degrees. Egg has held 250 degrees steady all night long...I find that amazing.Concord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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@BillyLoveEveryone has found the technique that works for them. I egg butts at 280-300 dome temp. For an average 9lb butt it takes 9.5 hrs almost every time. I do use a drip pan with water. Not necessary, but that's just how I do it. I leave my top vent 100% open, whether I used BGE daisywheel or my newer smokeware top that I have started a few months ago/ no difference for me. My XL egg requires almost completely shut bottom vent to stabilize at 250. So about 1/8 inch open is right at 280-300.As others have said, catch your temp on the rise about 50 before reaching setpoint, then adjust vent to hold where you want it, after the initial vent adjustment, make VERY small changes if needed and wait 45-1hr between changes.I also never foil while cooking. I have never had a problem with getting dried out, and always get great bark. But like I said, everyone has their preferred methods. Not wrong...just different.What size egg are you using? I have an XL and I have used a large at an eggfest. There are some slight differences along with differences in each cut of meat. And....where are you located? Alot of us add our location to our signature. Gotta learn the picture posting thing.....if you don't post pics...it didn't happen !!!!I use a Maverick 732 to monitor meat IT and temperature at the grill level throughout the cook. It gives you a confirmation on your dial dome thermometer and allows you to keep the top closed until completely finished and ready to FTC your cook.Enjoy the forum, hopefully, I didn't confuse you too much !!Donnie
Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY
TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie
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Thanks for tips Donnie...update at the 12 hour mark = IT is at 175 degreesConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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You're almost there Bro !!! I use a pair of Channel Locs to grab the bone and give it a little twist to make sure it has loosened up....after reaching 196 IT temp. This combination hasn't failed me yet for pulled pork!!!Get that picture thang figured out....I'm ready for some food porn !!!!
Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY
TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie
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Pictures of the "butt of the day" will be coming soon. I like that..."butt of the day"Concord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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BillyLove said:First check with therapen at 5:15am IT = 154 degrees. Egg has held 250 degrees steady all night long...I find that amazing.
That's good. Did you get any sleep or did you have a nervous egg night?-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky. -
I did get a few hours of sleep after I knew the egg was holding temp. Exciting night to say the least. The smell coming from my egg is crazy good!Concord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Nothing better than pork smells in the fresh morning air.-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Mattman...IT is now 185... I can taste the sammiches nowConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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Getting closeConcord, NC. family = 1 XL BGE -1 Large BGE - 1 MiniMax
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That is lookin proper-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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