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Wasn't there a recipe for the basic maple syrup brine? I can't find it anywhere. If someone could post a link or the recipe it would be most appreciated!!

Welcome aboard the smokin' express!

Now that is a fine looking meal!

Those look outstanding!

Those are some tasty looking ribs!

I too really questioned using the Minon Method. Didn't sound good to me either as I had always lived by the rule of fully igniting the coals before putting the meat on. Now, having said that, I have used the Minon method several times now and let me tell you, on long cooks it is absolutely the...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. May the new year bring you the best lip smacking BBQ of all time!!

Great looking meal, Barb. Rich is a lucky man!

Thanks, Phil. Putting the bird on in a couple hours!

I have smoked several turkeys and am trying the apple brine for the first time this year. My turkey is around 22lbs and I am planning or about 4 hours or so. I will try and keep my temp between 325 and 350 degrees. Good luck.

Damn it, mi amigo!! Those ribs, and all your cooks, look scrumptious. Thanks for sharing.

I have kept the coals in the bin inside a large yard plastic trash bag and have never had any issues. I did this when I lived in Virginia (out on the deck) through snow, wind rain, etc. Now that I live in Southeast Louisiana, I still haven't had any problems. If there would ever be moisture...

Made a run to Costco today. It isn't as convenient as it was when we lived in Virginia. They have some really good beef and I picked up some very nice choice skirt steak for fajitas. Went looking for some of the beef short ribs I have seen on the site lately but they only had individual ribs...

Great grill...Isn't that Cocobon an outstanding wine? We love it and inexpensive.

Thanks Dcloin. For everyones awareness, there is a site selling Yeti type coolers and tumblers that are same quality at half the price. rticcoolers.com