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  1. John Mongrue

    Weber Genesis Red 1999 Restoration

    I recently acquired a 1999 Weber Genesis 1000 Red that in very good working order. The previous owner had replaced the flavorizor bars and burner within the last couple years. The frame and wood components are sound, and all parts are original minus the internal components. The black parts on...
  2. John Mongrue

    Ideas for cooking something new/different for my close friends

    Hello all, I am having a group of about 12 close friends over on Saturday evening and we have decided to just do apps, finger type foods and or tapas type plates. This particular group has feasted on pulled pork, brisket, pork carnitas, wings, stuffed jalapeños and the recently discovered...
  3. John Mongrue

    Looking for finger type food ideas

    Hello all, I am having a group of about 12 close friends over on Saturday evening and we have decided to just do apps, finger type foods and or tapas type plates. This particular group has feasted on pulled pork, brisket, pork carnitas, wings, stuffed jalapeños and the recently discovered...
  4. John Mongrue

    Surf and local turf

    Tonight's menu consisted of the alien to southern Louisiana scallop, and local fare consisting of the following: 1. Creole tomato, spinach, arugula, basil and brick mozzarella drizzled with balsamic vinegar glaze. 2. T-bone massaged with olive oil and Worcestershire, seasoned with freshly ground...
  5. John Mongrue

    My Mini paint finish issue (corrected) with pics (prototype)

    Started my first Smoky Joe Mini last week. Purchased a SJS from a salavage store and an IMUSA pot from Target for a prototype mini for tailgating and stencil work, rack holder screws and thermo placement, stencil size and painting colr and technique. I was not happy with the outcome of the...
  6. John Mongrue

    Paint issue on my mini WSM

    I am at the painting point on my first mini and am not happy with the finish. As I am not the best painter, I believe my build was too heavy during the process or too much overspray. The finish is rough, like the texture of 80 grit sandpaper. I can knock some of it down with steel wool, but fear...
  7. John Mongrue

    3AM Brisket and ribs

    After having a great night with old friends and strolling in at 2AM, I announced to my wife, "I am going to start the brisket!" I didn't think to take into account the bad weather we've been having the past few days because I know "what I'm doing." Let's just say I thought having a few nightcaps...
  8. John Mongrue

    Pork Carnitas.....my way

    So, after an extended vacation in California and finding great food, specifically these great pork carnitas soft tacos, I was on a quest to taste them every where we visited and attempt to create it at home. I spoke with most of the owners, operator/ chef's of the food trucks and restaraunts on...

 

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