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Sorta low n slow. I like to do my briskets at 275. Lots of firsts: first use of coco char, smoke pot, and using the double bottom drip pan as both heat deflector and to attempt to capture some drippings. 

Coco char:

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Running up to temp. I've been using my Maverick lately to measure grate temps and compare with the dome therm. Dome therm is usually close enough, so I'll not likely use the Mav for grate temps much anymore 

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Brisket rubbed up with Meat Church Holy Cow. 

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I don't monitor temp on my briskets, so will let it ride for four hours then check the bark. Stay tuned. 

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I have considered a pellet grill or an offset for a more true flavour.  But I have to say that the smoking pot has been absolutely awesome.   

It produces thin blue smoke so well that I think I am good.  Robert recommended that I add a second pot so that I have two going with my 32".  That could be a game changer!!

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I got to the point with my insulated cabinet that I felt I was getting close to that Texas offset smoked flavor (frequent work trips to Texas keep my brisket palate calibrated), but would never get all the way there - an 80% solution. Good enough. 

I keep checking my KK, expecting I have to tweak something, but there it is pegged right on 275 and pumping out thin blue smoke. Don't have to refill the water pan, add more fuel or chunks. It's boring! Lol. 

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2 hours ago, bosco said:

I have considered a pellet grill or an offset for a more true flavour.  But I have to say that the smoking pot has been absolutely awesome.   

It produces thin blue smoke so well that I think I am good.  Robert recommended that I add a second pot so that I have two going with my 32".  That could be a game changer!!

I've had both and neither has the flavor of the kk when I use the coffee char. I found the pellet smoker to be slightly lacking actually.

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@churchi- I have tube smokers I've used for cold smoking in other grills and they are great for that purpose. I've not tried them in a Kamado with heat, but from what I've read people who have tried them have been disappointed with the results. The low air flow tends to snuff the pellets out. I haven't tried it yet (waiting on the pump), but I imagine the KK cold smoker would be a different story since it draws air externally. You can control the amount of smoke independently of the KK vents. 

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