Recent content by Mike D

Hey All - I was just wondering if any of you use any kind of protective case to protect your temp control systems when you're using them in rainy weather? My understanding is that the CyberQ is not waterproof (not sure about the Stoker?). If so, what case are you using? Is it something you...

Yeah, no foil on the pan. Will do the standard method for the coals, so it should get pretty hot. Thx for the response!

I am going to be doing two 15-17lb turkeys on the WSM at 325-350. My plan right now is to use a foil pan for the bird on the bottom rack and put the top one on a wire rack holder, so its basically right on the grate. Couple of questions: 1) Will the pan on the bottom have any effect on the...

Not to hijack this thread, but im doing two birds approximately 15lb - 17lbs also at 325-350. Should I expect a similar cook time? Also, am planning on using a foil pan for the bottom bird and am a little concerned that it might block some of the heat / smoke to the top bird. Any suggestions...

Hey guys - smoking a 2.75lb beef tenderloin today for the game. Following the Salt & Pepper Tenderloin recipe from the site which calls for approx 1hr of cook time in the smoker (not including searing after). The recipe is for a 5-6lb tenderloin, however, so I'm wondering if I should expect this...

I live in Raleigh, NC. Looked around here for an orchard several times, to no avail. Ray - Crap! I just ordered some off of Ebay, so I missed the free amazon shipping. Got a pretty decent deal I think - 50lbs of apple for $54 incl shipping. Appreciate the heads-up, however. Where did you see...

Thanks guys. I found some good prices on Ebay, but will check out the other suggestions for future reference, especially the smokinlicious site. - Mike

Looking to place an order for a pretty sizeable amount of wood (50lb apple plus 20lbs of some others) and was hoping to find a place that offered a discount on shipping for larger orders. Any suggestions? If not a shipping discount, anyone know of a place that just offers a good price on wood...

Thanks, Kevin - much appreciated

Finishing up a pair of shoulders and dont have a plastic cooler to store the foiled shoulders in. Any alternatives you can suggest in terms of something it can be stored in? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the advice guys! Larry R - watching the 6-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers

Having a few buddies over for the game, so doing a couple of pork butts tonight to have ready for kickoff tommorrow. Planning on doing some baked beans in the smoker, as well, but was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for something else I could throw in there? Thinking about maybe...

Man, that looks good! Only tried tri once and, like the idiot that I am, I overcooked it. Seeing these pics, im giving serious thought to giving it another shot this weekend. BTW - had a **** of a time finding tri tip here in Raleigh, NC but finally came across some at Trade Joe's.

Tell you what, ive been using this coffee spice rub on my brisket and its a huge difference maker. Adds a real distinct flavor and it just seems to fit perfect with brisket. http://cookinginstilettos.org/...sonoma-spice-rubs-2/ Two real nice compliments to the brisket done this way are the...

Thanks, James - much appreciated.