Recent content by Dennis Cramer

Well I made them Saturday and NOT with good results. I cooked for 2.5 houts at approx 275 and the skin turned out real extra crispy and the meat was dry. I think they were overcooked. I saw 'blood' oozing out so I though they weren't cooked enough - kept them on longer. I know they will be...

Gonna make pulled beef this weekend and wondering what type of sauce you would use on it?

Can't believe I didn't think of this waaaaay sooner. My sister works for a wood moulding company that makes moulding and trim and yesterday she tells me they throw away a ton of scrap wood. All kiln dried hardwood. Today she brought me a box full of oak, maple, cherry etc. She's probably...

Not sure how to post pics yet - will have to read up on it. But, next time I make them (which will be soon) I'll post them up. They were really good.

Picked up this new item at Costco and gave them a try over the weekend. Marinated in a vinegar and oil dressing. Grilled over charcoal to 160 per directions. VERY tasty and moist.

Received my Pigtails the other day and got to try them out yesterday. Very nifty tool and easy to use.

Greg, Where'd you get the 19" clay saucer? I can't find one anywhere.

Need to find a clay saucer for the 22" WSM. I've searched online, stores, etc and can't find one. Anyone have a source?

Jamie, Have you ever considered a book that just focuses on using the WSM for all the recipes? You could provide all the techniques, etc. to successfully use a WSM. Dennis

Well...someone may have 'hit' a few numbers on the recent lottery and has just purchased the new 22.5" WSM that he's been drooling over for the past few months. Expected to ship on Monday, May 11th. I'm excited...I have six shoulders to cook Wednesday overnight and I'd love to be able to use...

A friend of mine is cutting a few BIG branches off a Pear Tree. This is a flowering pear tree not a fruit tree. Question --- is this good for smoking? Thanks

Yep...celebrating the 80's today too. Put 4 shoulders on last night at 10:00pm. Temp held steady at 250 throughout the nite and took them off at 10:00am. Foiled, wrapped, covered and waiting to pull later this afternoon for a bean-bag tourney.

All, Well they were a big hit!!! Made 40 and they were gobbled up instantly. Timing was perfect so I didn't have to reheat. Will be making more shortly. WOW.

All, I am goingto attempt my first try at ABT's tomorrow. I am planning on bringing them to a party but may have them done too early. Can I refrigerate and then reheat once I get to the party? Oven? Microwave? Dennis

All, Used the 14" clay saucer for the first time while cooking 6 butts yesterday. Worked very well. Question - I wrapped it in foil and placed it on top of my Brinkman water pan. When I put it in the smoker it was higher than the brackets to hold the bottom grate. I just put the grate on...