Recent content by Erik Tracy

Happy Saturday, everyone! Errands run, sun just peeked out from the clouds - nice afternoon with a refreshing beer and some jazz on the rig Dogfish - 60 minute IPA Enjoy your day!

I use the 18WSM and can get on average 10hrs out of an almost full ring of Kingsford Blue charcoal for pork butts (bowl in, no water). Target temp of 240F at the dome thermometer, bottom vents at about 25% open, top always 100% open. But I use "Soo's Donut" load of lit charcoal in the center...

I used to wrap, but am a no wrap convert for ribs and do full rides. I also go St Louis over b-backs, but that's just me. 2 full racks for a family of 4, with all the side dishes makes a perfect meal. 18WSM, target temp of 240-250F on the dome thermometer. 4hours-ish with some plain water...

Happy Sunday, everyone! Breezy but sunny here - quite nice. Enjoying a peaceful afternoon at home. Carlsbad Brewing - Famosa Raceway IPA

Those look fantastic! The WSM is primarily a smoker, but there are other tricks and tips you can try for next time. Getting the temp up with the barrel section can be enhanced by turning the door upside down and cracking/propping it open for more air flow. The more fuel and more air, the...

Maybe try a combo of indirect/direct; start indirect to get close to desired doneness, then remove the bowl and go direct to finish and crisp the fat?

Think of the smoked brisket, ribs, pork shoulder using the dried barrel staves after savoring the last pour! :) Might take awhile....maybe not. :LOL:

Happy Friday, everyone! :) The sun finally decided to pop out from the gray clouds - enjoying some music and cold beer. Brewery X (Anaheim CA) - Slap and Tickle West Coast IPA

A very nice sunny Sunday afternoon here in SoCal - enjoying a quiet day on the patio with some Mason Aleworks West Coast IPA

I've been in San Diego for a long time and it was only a couple of years ago that I 'discovered' their brewery/taproom. Here's the White Labs brew list from yesterday - they rotate the selections - not sure how frequently but every couple of months when we go back the choices are different...

Happy Friday, everyone! :) Made a Friday outing to White Labs Brewing which specializes and provides yeast strains to brewers such as Ballast Point and others. Got a sampler flight of four and ordered some of their very tasty slider burgers. Left to Right: Triple Hop Hazy IPA: London Fog...

I understand the original question of the thread and my mind wanders to different scenic/iconic places to grill (or bbq) and I keep coming back to not where, but when. Both my sons are grown and gone and I'd dearly love to re-live some of the best Sundays we've had as a family with some good...

Happy Saturday, everyone :cool: Enjoying a nice sunny afternoon with some soothing music and a good beer Enjoy your day!

Thanks, Joan! (y)

Anyone have a good recipe for hush puppies that can be done in a cast iron skillet without deep frying? TIA, Erik