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Got a new ET 732 for my anniversary and a new Worx chain saw for Fathers Day. Guess I will have to go out back and chop down my dead tree and smoke something with it this weekend huh? Any suggestions? Thinking a fattie, some St Louis style ribs and a meat loaf. Got my wifes mom and dad coming...

I have been working on smoking for a small chain of resturants in my area as alot of you know. Last night I have a large amount of meat in my custom offset reverse flow. Had everything cooking but had a hard time controlling my temps throughout the chamber firebox temp was running normal to...

I just got back from Home Depot. Purchased 400 lbs. of Kingsford charcoal , they have it 2-20lbs bags for only 7.97 no limit. The add says 9.97 but when you get in there it is only 7.97. Couldnt help myself stocked up. lol

I am going to be vending for ragbrai which is a cross state bike ride expecting 12,000 - 14,000 riders for the overnight on the last leg of a week long ride. We will be situated between the campground and the place the 38 special concert will be held for them that night...my question is how do I...

Well our first cook for the resturant was last night. Here are some pics of prep and setup but unfortunatley I got to busy to take finished product pics. I ended up doing the smoked beans and helping the resturant staff. We doubled the regular service for a Saturday night. Really missed...

I put a 4 basin sink on craigslist for sale that I had and ended up selling it to a guy that had 4 local resturants in the area. He saw the trailer and talked with me for a bit and decided he wants Hawk Wild BBQ to do his saturday night BBQ menu for him. Wants me to bring trailer to site and...

Anyone know where I can find sassafras or file powder to buy in big box stores? I found it online but these guys want as much to ship it as it costs for the dang spice. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

Got up early this morning and fired up the Hawk Wild smoker. Threw in a few backs of ribs and snapped some asparagus spears. Added a side of scalloped potatoes and yum Easter dinner. No prep pics but here is the outcome. Coconut cake my wife made for desert

I smoked a brisket last night. Wrapped it in plastic wrap and foil and put in fridge overnight. I got up this morning and sliced it and put in shrink wrap to hold the moisture. Anyone have best thoughts on what to do with it today to reheat for company coming . Do I want to simmer in boiling...

I am trying to figure out the best way to heat my stacks to create a draw faster than waiting for them to warm from the firebox. I have a reverse flow and it seems like it takes to long to get my chamber up to temp. I want to possibly install a couple of lp orfices into the base of each stack...

woke up to the first 70 degree day with full sunshine in Iowa so thought it was perfect for some baby backs in the Hawk Wild Smoker. Prepped with Magic Dust (that stuff is just what it says...MAGIC) and smoked at about 240 degrees from 12:30 PM TILL 4:30 PM. Absolutlly perfect for both the ribs...

I am in need of finding a supplier of big turkey legs in a mass quantity. Has anyone got any idea who I can contact to find a supplier? I have an event coming up and they want turkey legs.

I tried to install a fiberglass gasket around the chamber doors the other night and i opened them up tonight and the gasket glue that came with it didnt hold it on. I dont know if I can reuse the gasket or not and if so what can I use to install it that I know will hold. It said on the glue...

Didnt see a place to add this topic so I put it here. Lets see what everyone cooks in. Show your pit and be proud of what you have.

I have been a busy pitmaster today. Smoked up a couple chickens rubbed down with some Magic Dust and threw in a few sausages just for good measure. Added some smoked beans and sauerkraut to round out a fabulous meal. All the while I was making several batches of homemade BBQ sauces for an...

These are some pics that I took of a cook we had last night. My son had never had any interest in smoking till now. He did a great job and got to spend alot of time with his dad learning how to do what I do. Was a great night of talking and putting away a couple of beers. Finished product is yet...

Ok lets hear from everyone on their thoughts on to charcoal in firebox or not. I am not a big fan of charcoal lump or otherwise but using straight wood is alot of work also. I have heard there is a fuze? to put in firebox for charcoal where you fill with fresh charcoal then lay hot coal at one...

Thought I would post some pics of prep and final products that have come out of Hawk Wild Smoker.

I am wanting to start a small catering service with my trailer and cant seem to find out if I need a food establishment license or not to do it. If I only cater private parties is it neccesary to have a licensed kitchen to do it? I am in iowa usa

just came across your site and glad to see up to date posts here. Here is a pic of the smoker that I built myself. It is more of a tailgating trailer than just a smoker. I have a satelitte dish and an electric smoker and charcoal grill built on it along with the large smoker.