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    Advice for my first brisket?

    I have a 3d - wifi. I've done plenty of ribs, pork butt, and beef ribs. But cooking my first brisket. They had a sale, prime packers for $2.98 lb. That's half price around where I live, so I bought all 3 they had. They have good bend to them, but two of them have really thin flats! They're about...
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    Need help identifying wood.

    Need help identifying wood. We cut down a tree cuz it was diseased at it's base. So first, is it still safe to use? Second, my father thinks it's an oak, but not sure. Any way to tell from the pics? Lastly, if it is oak, and I can use it to smoke, should I get a wood moisture meter, so I know...
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    First attempt at wings.

    Brined the wings overnight, in 1 cup kosher and 1 gallon water. We typically air fry our wings, cuz it's so convenient works well. I never brine though, and could definitely tell the difference. Juicier, but also, more flavor in the meat. 2.5oz cherry. 250 for 2 hrs, then turned it up to 325...
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    Successful, bone in turkey breast.

    I love results of long, slow cooks, but it's nice to be able to enjoy a meal, in a shorter time, once in awhile, lol. Like usual, I just didn't have room in the fridge, to brine the turkey breast. So, I decided to just inject, and see how it would come out. ..5.5 lb bone in turkey breast...
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    Hi, new 3D owner.

    Got the 3D wifi. Never smoked before, so complete newb. When I take up a new hobby, I read forums, watch YouTube vids, and over analyze, so forgive me for obscure questions/posts that I will inevitably make, lol.
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    How long does the 3D take to heat up?

    How long does it typically take the 3D to heat up? For example, if u throw 2 racks of ribs in, and set it to 250. If it started around 70 degrees, how long do u estimate it would take to get to 250 temp, inside the smoker?
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    First chicken smoke, pass and fail

    First smoke on new smoker. Tried a chicken last night. Started cold smoker and cold meat. 2.6 oz cherry wood. Outside temp: 20 degrees. Smoker temp set to 325. Took out when breast hit 165. Just a little over 2 hrs. Injected with Tony's creole butter. (Didn't have time to marinade. Seems like...
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    Can u cook ribs over 2 separate days?

    Just got my new smoker. My son is coming over for a bday dinner, for ribs, but I work 12 hrs, and won't be home till around 2-3pm. So it would be a really late dinner! I was planning to try the 3-2-1. Could I smoke them the day before, at 225, to like 165 or 170, then wrap in foil, refrigerate...
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    Happy and upset, just got new 3D wifi.

    Well, delivery was delayed 2 days. But it finally arrived, and I excitedly unpacked and got things set up. I have two concerns. The small one, is that the heating element is way off center. But the major concern, is that there is real poor construction on the back, bottom left panel. As you can...
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    Question about drip pan and drippings

    I'm hoping for delivery of my smoker tomorrow. I am planning to do ribs and then pulled pork this weekend. I have a question about a drip pan INSIDE the smoker, not the bottom one. Does anyone put a pan on a shelf below the pork butt, to catch drippings to reuse as a sauce or anything? It won't...
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    Vacuum seal wood chunks?

    In one of these posts, someone said they vacuum seal the wood chunks to preserve the moisture content. Anyone else try this? I assume it would work, but do u think it would affect chance of mold growing? (Since ur normally supposed to keep the wood with good air flow) I'm asking, because I'd...
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    Advise needed for wood choice and amount.

    I'm new to smoking, and plan to get my smoker soon. I'm trying to also get the other stuff I need, so I'm not scrambling later. Seems everyone suggests smokinlicious. Their 1 cubic foot box is obviously a great value, compared to the 1/4 and 2/3. BUT, I have no idea how much I will be using. I...
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    Smoke leaking from door, is this normal?

    I've read and saw vids of how smoke can leak from the front door, is this normal? I was hoping to use the smoker in the garage. I was going to put a vent, from the smoke vent, to window, but obviously that won't work if the door leaks. So I guess I have a second question, if I have the smoker...
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    Question on D series and temp probes.

    Temp probes on the D series, just as accurate as aftermarket probes? I've read so many posts about probes that come with other smokers, are very inaccurate) Are u able to Calibrate the probes that come on the D series, like u can, on aftermarket probes, like the thermopro? I'm trying to decide...
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