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1:57 Have you tried HEB brand charcoal briquettes?
3:07 To make sure you have the BEST burnt ends, do you cut the point off of the flat before your cook so that you can form more bark, or do you cut it off after the cook to help keep it from drying out?
4:10 Do you think that the Kettle with “Slow and Sear” would work well for Jerky?
4:48 Do you think the kettle is better for a single person, compared to the WSM that seems to be geared towards bigger events?
6:10 Do you think the WSM with the grate above the fire produces as good a result as if we used direct-heat on the Kettle?
7:15 Besides pork, what’s a good beginner meat to smoke?
10:18 What are your thoughts on a pellet fired vs charcoal?
11:56 Have you ever smoked your own chipotle? Do you think it’s possible to do that in the offset?
12:50 Wally World has a brand new 2018 multipurpose grill by PitBoss called the Memphis Ultimate. It’s advertised as a gas/charcoal/smoker/offset. I just want a T-roy certified Responsible Response to what you think of it?
14:50 Where you get your Lodge Cast Iron hat?
15:54 I have some pecan wood that been down over a year and I see some of it is getting soft and has grubs in it. Would it still be safe to use in my smoker? 16:45 Can hackberry wood be used for smoking??
17:21 Troy, one question … is that a Sound Devices 702T on your table?!?! If so, how did you come about that unit?
20:48 Question, on smoking bologna can you score the meat too deep?
22:28 What’s your favorite non-traditional food you cook on the grill?
23:37 What are going to cook Karen for Valentines Day?
25:07 Every year we host a shrimp boil that was inspired by many of your videos. You’ve emphasized that soak time increases flavor. I have yet to do this, because I am worried that the soak will overcook the shrimp. Am I overthinking this, or does the benefit of soaking for flavor/heat outweigh the possibility that the shrimp might be slightly overcooked?
27:30 I’m curious if you have a list of offset smoker brands for one in the market for an offset to consider. Are there features to be on the look out for? 31:27 Troy, I am having a heck of a time getting a smoke ring when using my Kamado style grill. I can get a great one using the WSM and my kettles… but no matter what I do it eludes me on the Ceramic cooker… help me please!
33:10 Quick question, would it be wise to add meat tenderizer (sodium nitrite) to a choice or select brisket beef brisket before smoking 2 help tenderize it? If so when and how would you go about applying it?
34:36 What are some cheaper cuts of meat that are really good when smoked?
36:08 Have you eaten or cooked rattlesnake?

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