Recent content by Darwin Hoel

Kirk Check these guys out. They are all TPJ junkies and have used it on everything. http://www.texasbbqrub.com/phpBB2/index.php

Hey Brian you are right there are alot more. Most sites only mention a few. Look at this list. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Quercus_species D

In Texas, (what I have read at least) Live Oak and Post Oak are considered tops. Red Oak and Blackjack Oak are very good though considered very strong smoke woods. There are a host of others scattered around but they seem to be solitary trees and not found in stands, so therefore they not often...

I'm going answer this against my better judgment. I do not mean to offend. If you keep animals of any type in your yard or house and have uncovered trash cans anywhere on the property as well as standing water, which also produces mosquitoes, than you have to change a few things. If you have...

Bob, The first time I used lump my wife said without any provocation, that the food tasted better. I was stunned. My Ol lady doesn't give out compliments like that easyly. I could taste it but didn't want to say it first, but she did. There is a difference! B&B rules

I have used 3 bags of Cowboy and it's OK. B&B is my choice. That stuff rocks. It's brittle though so the vendor has to take care of the stock or it will end up a bag of chips. I here wickedgood is also tops. Depends on where you live to get a good price. Check this site for more info. All the...

That smoker ROCKS!! Congratulations, I have been plotting such a smoker myself but I already own a huge Gator Pit. Someday I might just do it. Great job. If you wanted to add a simple upgrade flange the doors. Killer man, Just Killer. D

It's been my experience that a complex rub loses a lot when subjected to 18hrs of smoke. I use salt, pepper, and some hot chili powder on briskets and other long smokes. Home made rubs can get expensive. At least I think so. I get a large selection of exotic chili powders from a gal in New...