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    How to lower temperature on pit barrel cooker

    Ok I have a PBC and love it. However, when I do ribs they cook to fast! I have measured the internal temperature at 325 ( average ). I suspect using less charcoal will lower the temperature. Also - has anyone tried to close off the vent at the bottom ( close it completely ) Thanks - Ed.
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    WBS Build Complete

    I recently completed my wine barrel smoker and wanted to show everyone. My wife and I were on an anniversary trip in the Yadkin Valley, NC (Wine Country) and I was able to purchase a red wine barrel in fantastic shape. I had been looking for a while so I was thrilled to find it. I thought about...
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    Need some BBQ modification help and advice

    Hey guys! I'm new and VERY happy to be here! I've been BBQ'ing for a long time, and smokin' for about as long. I've always been a fan of a vertical 55 gallon drum smoker. Over the years I've gone from straight barrel to modified versions and I'm currently on my latest and greatest...
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    Northern California Cook Looking for some help!

    Hey guys! I'm new and VERY happy to be here! I've been BBQ'ing for a long time, and smokin' for about as long. I've always been a fan of a vertical 55 gallon drum smoker. Over the years I've gone from straight barrel to modified versions and I'm currently on my latest and greatest version...
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    Barrels in-around Chicago

    Looking to do a UDS build and while I been checking CL and other (retail) was hoping someone might point me at a good source for a barrel in/around Chicago. I'm north of Chicago so southern Wisconsin is in easy striking distance (and would give me an opportunity to pick up some Spotted Cow)...
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    Custom Smoker Problem

    Hello everyone, this is my first thread so bare with me! I am new to smoking but a veteran in DIY so naturally I have never bought a meat smoker, but I have built two! My first one was just a webber grill that I welded on top of a steel 5 gallon bucket where I made my fire and it worked ok but...
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    Question on Double Barrel Smoker Build

    Brethren, I am in process of getting all my parts to build a double barrel smoker. I am kind of a tech head and think I am going to build it with a PID Temp Controller built in. My question is about setting up an optimal way to get oxygen to the center of the fire. I feel that putting the...
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    Problems with my smoker

    In recently have been build a barrel smoker. My problem is not matter how hot of a fire i get in it, I can only get my barrels up to about 150 or 160. Any ideas? I would appreciate any help I am ready to get smoking. Thanks I have got pics of it, just not sure how to post them.
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    3 New 55 Gallon Barrels

    Folks, I just bought 3 55 gallon barrels from Mrs. Bairds bakery in Abilene, TX. There were 55 gallon open head steel drums with lid and locking ring. I paid $8/each, so $24 for all 3. They contained Tough Grease, so I washed the first one out with soap and water, filled it with wood and...
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    Building My First Smoker "Smoke N' Barrels"

    For a long time now grilling and smoking has dominated my cooking. Well, at least for 3 seasons out of the year, winter sucks here in Michigan. The last few seasons we have been smoking pork A$$, brisket, sausage and a few other things on a Weber kettle. We have tweaked a setup in the kettle...
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