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Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » December 19th, 2017, 3:36 pm

It doesn't hurt to season the outside of your pit. It does make cleaning a little bit more laborious but if you spent the time and money to build a nice smoker what's a few extra minutes getting it cleaned up right. I use regular old canola oil nothing fancy for the inside. Once the steel is good and hot I take a little of the same oil and polish if you will the entire outside. Seals the steel shines it up and I think helps protect the outside. Not to mention it helps on the cleanup as I'm a messy cook lol. Boils down to personal preference. You have a real nice yard smoke pal enjoy it.

Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 19th, 2017, 7:10 pm

She is all seasoned up and ready for Christmas Eve. I have a son who asked Santa for some smoked ribs. I was going to smoke a ham as well

My gauges will be here on Thursday to complete this build (for now).

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » December 19th, 2017, 7:14 pm

Awesome stuff dude, looks great!

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » December 19th, 2017, 8:28 pm

Looking really nice.... and clean.

Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 19th, 2017, 11:51 pm

Thanks fellas!!!!
I even threw a little meat on there towards the end of a 6 hour season. I know, I know why no q-view? I didn’t figure hot dogs for the kids would get you guys excited. I didn’t even taste them just fed them to the kids with some Mac and cheese.

Question: has anyone built their own temp probe holder for a temp probe to get an accurate reading on the internal temp reading? I know they sell them but just curious if anyone has attempted it.

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Post by **Big T** » December 20th, 2017, 12:20 am

I've used wooden clothes pins before to hold the probe above the grate.

pr0wlunwoof · Post by **pr0wlunwoof** » December 20th, 2017, 11:52 am

I used hamburger grease. You could melt a big jar of krisco and use that if you want. As far as the outside I don't think you need to season it. I would paint the outside with high temp paint.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » December 20th, 2017, 2:48 pm

I just take any ole chunk of smoking wood and drill a hole in it at a slight angle so the probe goes in and the lead is lower than the tip so moisture doesn't get in the probe. I have several of them lying around, I really like them because you can set it any where or just move it over without any hassle.

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » December 20th, 2017, 5:23 pm

R.C. you are the thinking man's thinking man. Nice solution and cheap to replace.

Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 22nd, 2017, 7:19 pm

I got the gauges in the mail today and got them installed. I have gone through the check list and we are officially a go. I am picking up some ribs in the morning and the ham is in the fridge ready for the maiden voyage/smoke on Sunday. I will be sure to take some q-view photos to let you guys know how it goes. Very excited!!! I feel like a kid at Christmas again!!!!!!! On that note Merry Christmas gents!!!!!!

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Post by **Big T** » December 22nd, 2017, 7:38 pm

Awesome!! Merry Christmas to you!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » December 22nd, 2017, 8:23 pm

So close!!!!

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » December 22nd, 2017, 9:21 pm

Thanks AJ
But I think I am just simple minded. Yes I know what that means. lol

Making memories!

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » December 23rd, 2017, 5:59 pm

Ahh RC, not simple minded, just looking for the simplest solution.

I love those "why didn't I think of that" moments when you see a simple solution to something you've been bouncing around in the brain cage for a while.

Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 24th, 2017, 8:19 am

Good morning gents, it’s a brisk morning here in the south west region. So last night as I was shopping for ribs my eyes locked onto a nice looking 15 lbs brisket, it looked a little lonely so I put him in my cart for a ride. This morning he is snuggling in on the iron dragon for tomorrow’s dinner. I figured what would go great with a ham and ribs???? Brisket of course.
So far so good with controlling the temp on the dragon.
Trusts me pics are coming........I will snap a few later when I put the ribs on, stay tuned in!!!!!!!

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Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 24th, 2017, 1:09 pm

Giving you the play by play action here: brisket has been on for 5 hrs, just put on some ribs. I am already starting to drool. Here’s my proof so no man can say “aint never happened” !!!!! More pics to come

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Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » December 24th, 2017, 1:19 pm

Looking good man! looks like you have one of those loyal dogs too, I think the smoker has something to do with dogs and loyalty.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » December 24th, 2017, 2:59 pm

Don’t cook the wiener dog!!!! But I like it!!!!

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Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 24th, 2017, 3:45 pm

Thanks Weldun!

Thanks Czar! No worries brother, can’t cook my co-pilot. He’s the only one in the family who is never mad at me!!!!

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Post by **Big T** » December 24th, 2017, 4:57 pm

That's going to be some good eating right there!

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » December 24th, 2017, 4:59 pm

Nice Q view... well done.
And the pooch looks like its waiting for "oopsies" to drop on the floor.

Smokinnewby · Post by **Smokinnewby** » December 24th, 2017, 9:13 pm

Hey it is boys, the moment you’ve all been waiting for Q VIEW!!!!!!

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Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » December 24th, 2017, 9:25 pm

Wow that looks great can you send me some? Had one of them same helpers for long time u sure get attached to them

Post by **Big T** » December 24th, 2017, 9:52 pm

temurf · Post by **temurf** » December 24th, 2017, 10:16 pm

That is a very fine looking Christmas dinner.

Good smoke ring on the brisket.

I hope that it is as enjoyable eating it as it was cooking it.

Congrats on a successful build.
I'm sure you will enjoy it for many many years to come.

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