Recent content by Gene_N

At 6:50 of the video, he mentions "burping" the kettle to release the old stale smoke every couple of hours. Very interesting, I was taught (from this forum) to be patient and not remove the WSM dome once the smoking starts. With the vent open, there is a continuous flow of smoke and he seems...

I have never tried grinding or sifting turbinado. I use it right out of the bag for everything and substitute it for white or brown sugar. I took awhile for the kids to get used to brown lemonade but you can't beat the taste. 😀 I don't have problems with it separating out of dry rubs.

Yup. I use an ET-732. When it hits this temp, I use a Thermapen to confirm temp but tenderness is the final test. If the probe goes through easy like a hot knife through butter, then it is rest time.

On total impulse, I just bought 2 Great Scrape paddles at Costco for $19.95 ea. On Amazon Prime, they sell for $33.93 right now. I have not been around much lately (I had to replace both frigs the last 4 months) and was looking for any critiques of the Great Scrape... Instead of metal wire...

I used water for the first 4-5 smokes when I got my WSM. A big problem for me living in a subdivision is what do I do with all of the grease water? I can't put it down the drain because the grease will clog your main drain over time. I can't toss it in my .20 acre yard because it will attract...

Hi Wayne, I promise not to share the recipe but can you please answer a few questions: 1. How much water at the start? Do you keep adding water until the meat breaks down? 2. It is a constant stir? 3. You cooked it in your WSM in a Dutch oven at 250-275 F. Is this the dome temp or the grate...

Very interesting! I assume it is cooked rice? Do you cover the skillet with a lid or foil? How long? So I bought a Costco 2-pack of fryers, watched Chris' video to brush up on butterflying birds and cooked them on my gasser yesterday morning. I sealed them up and put three of the halves in the...

Thank you gentlemen for the reassurance. I will smoke some halves this weekend. :-)

Has anyone tried freezing freshly smoked butterflied chicken halves? My kids love my smoked halves but making them to order during the week is problematic. My thought is to smoke 2-3 butterflied wholes halves on a weekend then seal in Food Saver bag and freeze. I know this works boneless...

Looks great Matt. Now I'm hungry. Questions. Are the hash browns the Ore-Ida pre-cooked just heat up type or did you slice and dice a few potatoes? How long over the coals? Thanks again. :-)

Pretty stiff premium. Jack of all trades, master of none? The suggested retail price(s) are a niche price point for the rich or the stud outdoor cook that "wants" a shiny toy. However it would be nice to gain back some shed and patio space by having less Weber toys.

I saw this Kickstarter video...

Hi Chuck, thanks for the suggestion. Honey & molasses? These are not regular staples in my pantry but I can borrow a small amount from my neighbor to try this out. Maybe I can add more rum instead of molasses? :-) Hi Bob, I've made and like #5 quite a bit.

Hello, Any recommendations for a tangy/mild sauce using ketchup? I bought a 44 oz bottle the other night and discovered that I had a unopened bottle in the pantry. My kids are partial to Sweet Baby Ray's Original which I spice up a bit with a modified Henley rub. The only other requirement...

Pros/Cons to the dutch oven approach. Where is the bark? Would you trim down the butt so there is no fat cap? There will still be a lot of grease remaining that can be drained easily. Lots of things to consider. After I smoke butts, I pan, cover with foil then rest for at least a hour. By...