Recent content by Mark F.

Shawn, That steak looks incredible! Gonna hafta try that myself. Thanks for sharing! Mark F.

Congrats, Robert! Great job with the ribs. Thanks for posting the pics. Your pork butts will go fine. They'll be delicious! Mark F.

Shawn, Sounds great! I'll give this a try. One question, though: Was the wine during the sautee for YOU or for the MUSHROOMS? Mark F.

Great post, Stone! The bit about the smoke ring had me rolling -- I just had that EXACT conversation yesterday at my cookout. Mark F

I never heard of 'chuck roll' before. You said Sam's had it? I'll have to check at mine. Of course you'll remember that at my Sam's Club I have to learn Russian in order to ask the butcher for a Boston Butt! Thanks for posting the pictures! Mark

"...placed in slow cooker with small amount of BBQ sauce for my sons friends to enjoy" That's a good idea, Nick!

I was told when I did my first smoke with 2 Butts to count back 20 hours from when I planned to serve them. This worked out well. I put them on at about 7:30, took them off around 1-ish and stored them in a cooler until 5-ish when we ate. I'm planning on two Butts and 3 racks of BB ribs for...

Good lord, that is complex! Thanks for the link! It's probably easier just to hunt down a can of 'em for my beans on toast.... Mark

Hi, Does anyone here have a recipe for English style baked beans?? I've hunted high and low and can't find one. Thanks!!! Mark F.

Hey Duncan, Don't feel like an idiot. Your food turned out fine and that's what counts! It's all part of the learning experience - and by sharing it, we've all been able to learn. And believe me, you'll get loads of advice, tips and help (almost in "real time") on this site! By the way...

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help Mark

Hi guys, In a couple of weeks I'm going to have a bunch of friends over for a cookout. I'm planning on two butts and 3 racks of baby back ribs. I've done both individually before, but never at the same time. Is there anything I should be aware of? For example: Where's the best place to...

Oh dear God...please tell me I can eat this on the South Beach diet! Mark

Hi Michael, Great to see yet another New Jersey smoker here! The pics look great! I've only done one all nighter, too, but will probably be doing another this coming weekend. Let us know how the Guru works out for you. Cheers! Mark

Mike, That's awesome! Congrats! Mark