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Receiving Your Smoker

“Receiving Your Smoker” is part one of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. “Receiving Your Smoker” details the process for uncrating your smoker. After uncrating, raise up your unit to max height on a pallet jack or high enough on a forklift to use the proper equipment to screw on your castors or wheels.

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Starting Your First Fire

“Starting Your First Fire” is part two of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. You want to begin with kindling or firestarter. Then set your logs in a way that allows your fire to breathe and grow. As J&R Manufacturing always says, there is no hurry up in barbecue, so it will take some time.

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Getting Ready to Cook

“Getting Ready to Cook” is part three of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This video discusses how the key to any extended cook or proper fire management is getting a nice, solid coal bed. Also discussed are tips for an extended cook on your Little Red smoker or Smoke-Master smoker.

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Finishing Your Cook

“Finishing Your Cook” is part four of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This video includes tips on how to properly and safely open your cooking chamber, including hitting your EVAC switch, turning the thermostat down so the fire isn’t raging, and waiting some time before you open it.

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Maintenance

“Maintenance” is part five of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This includes tips and tricks about how to properly clean your firebox and maintenance tips to make sure your smoker lasts as long as you need it. With this maintenance your unit can last basically forever.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Oyler

In What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Oyler, Ryan Higgins, J&R product expert talks about what to expect when you’re receiving your Oyler smoker. He discusses details, tips and tricks for starting your first fire, getting ready to cook, finishing your cook and maintenance of your unit.

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Little Red Smokehouse

In What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Little Red Smokehouse, Ryan Higgins, J&R product expert talks about what to expect when you’re receiving your Little Red Smokehouse smoker. He discusses details, tips and tricks for starting your first fire, getting ready to cook, finishing your cook and maintenance of your unit.

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DJI Matrice M30 Series: Unveiling a New Era in Public Safety & Inspections
December 22, 2024

Dive into the latest episode of Drone Dispatch with Connor Smith from Exertis Almo as he unveils DJI’s formidable Matrice M30 series. This video peels back the layers on the M30 series’ upgraded features, its practical applications in public safety and infrastructure inspection, and offers essential tips for dealers. Witness how this weatherproof workhorse outperforms…

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Cutting-Edge Drone Technology Unfolded in New Video
December 22, 2024

Curious about how expert-guided drone solutions can revolutionize your operations? Tune into our latest video where we unpack the power of full-solution drone distribution. From handpicking the finest products to seamless deployment and unwavering support, we cover it all. Witness how pivotal industries like public safety and energy are gaining mileage with our customized solutions.

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Direct View LEDs, Milk Holidays, and Gaming Chair Woes: AV Antics Unplugged
December 22, 2024

Curious about the latest in AV technology and industry insights? In Episode 4 of the AV Antics Podcast, we dive into the buzz (or lack thereof) from InfoComm, with a focus on the rise of Direct View LED technology and its impact on the market. Along the way, we explore the challenges of innovation, reminisce…

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Unlocking Business Synergy: The Role of Category Managers
December 22, 2024

Dive in and explore the influential role of category managers in shaping successful business development strategies. Witness how they seamlessly coordinate with diverse suppliers — from audio and video companies to LED manufacturers — embodying the ‘quarterbacks’ of industry advancement. Their unique role is not only multifaceted but also a powerful symbol of value addition….

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Bossy Babes BBQ and J&R Manufacturing
April 2, 2023

The Bossy Babes BBQ from Minnesota are at J&R Manufacturing picking up their equipment. The reason they choose J&R Manufacturing and their products for their two-women business is because they like cooking with wood, and as Ursula from Bossy Babes BBQ says, “If you’re cooking with wood this is the only way to go”. They…

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Why Smokers are the Heart and Soul of Good BBQ

This J&R smoker story discusses the importance of Intrinsic Smokehouse’s Oyler series smoker as the heart and soul of their barbecue restaurant. Despite being built in 1985, the smoker has been well-maintained and continues to work efficiently. To learn more about their smoker, Intrinsic Smokehouse visits the manufacturer, J&R, and is impressed by their metal…

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How to Make the Perfect BBQ Pork Sandwich Using a J&R Grill
February 2, 2023

Welcome to RDG Kitchen, where Master Chef Robert Del Grande introduces a new barbecue pork sandwich with watermelon barbecue sauce. He starts by curing the pork with a mixture of brown sugar, salt, and spices before grilling it slowly over a J&R wood fire. Meanwhile, he prepares the watermelon barbecue sauce by blending seedless watermelon,…

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How to Grill a Perfect Burger Using a J&R Grill

Master Chef Robert Del Grande welcomes you to the RDG Kitchen, where they believe a great burger starts with a top-quality patty made from USDA Prime chuck roll. They take their burger buns a step further by dusting them in chestnut flour, adding a delicate fruity nuttiness. The classic combination of American lettuce, onion, tomato,…

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J&R - Smoke Signals
Receiving Your Smoker
April 28, 2023

“Receiving Your Smoker” is part one of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. “Receiving Your Smoker” details the process for uncrating your smoker. After uncrating, raise up your unit to max height on a pallet jack or high enough on a forklift to use the proper equipment to screw on your castors or wheels.

Read More
Starting Your First Fire

“Starting Your First Fire” is part two of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. You want to begin with kindling or firestarter. Then set your logs in a way that allows your fire to breathe and grow. As J&R Manufacturing always says, there is no hurry up in barbecue, so it will take some time.

Read More
Getting Ready to Cook

“Getting Ready to Cook” is part three of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This video discusses how the key to any extended cook or proper fire management is getting a nice, solid coal bed. Also discussed are tips for an extended cook on your Little Red smoker or Smoke-Master smoker.

Read More
Finishing Your Cook

“Finishing Your Cook” is part four of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This video includes tips on how to properly and safely open your cooking chamber, including hitting your EVAC switch, turning the thermostat down so the fire isn’t raging, and waiting some time before you open it.

Read More
J&R - Smoke Signals
Maintenance
April 28, 2023

“Maintenance” is part five of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This includes tips and tricks about how to properly clean your firebox and maintenance tips to make sure your smoker lasts as long as you need it. With this maintenance your unit can last basically forever.

Read More
What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Oyler

In What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Oyler, Ryan Higgins, J&R product expert talks about what to expect when you’re receiving your Oyler smoker. He discusses details, tips and tricks for starting your first fire, getting ready to cook, finishing your cook and maintenance of your unit.

Read More
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Little Red Smokehouse

In What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Little Red Smokehouse, Ryan Higgins, J&R product expert talks about what to expect when you’re receiving your Little Red Smokehouse smoker. He discusses details, tips and tricks for starting your first fire, getting ready to cook, finishing your cook and maintenance of your unit.

Read More
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Bossy Babes BBQ and J&R Manufacturing
April 2, 2023

The Bossy Babes BBQ from Minnesota are at J&R Manufacturing picking up their equipment. The reason they choose J&R Manufacturing and their products for their two-women business is because they like cooking with wood, and as Ursula from Bossy Babes BBQ says, “If you’re cooking with wood this is the only way to go”. They…

Read More
Why Smokers are the Heart and Soul of Good BBQ
March 2, 2023

This J&R smoker story discusses the importance of Intrinsic Smokehouse’s Oyler series smoker as the heart and soul of their barbecue restaurant. Despite being built in 1985, the smoker has been well-maintained and continues to work efficiently. To learn more about their smoker, Intrinsic Smokehouse visits the manufacturer, J&R, and is impressed by their metal…

Read More
How to Make the Perfect BBQ Pork Sandwich Using a J&R Grill
February 2, 2023

Welcome to RDG Kitchen, where Master Chef Robert Del Grande introduces a new barbecue pork sandwich with watermelon barbecue sauce. He starts by curing the pork with a mixture of brown sugar, salt, and spices before grilling it slowly over a J&R wood fire. Meanwhile, he prepares the watermelon barbecue sauce by blending seedless watermelon,…

Read More
How to Grill a Perfect Burger Using a J&R Grill
February 2, 2023

Master Chef Robert Del Grande welcomes you to the RDG Kitchen, where they believe a great burger starts with a top-quality patty made from USDA Prime chuck roll. They take their burger buns a step further by dusting them in chestnut flour, adding a delicate fruity nuttiness. The classic combination of American lettuce, onion, tomato,…

Read More