Recent content by Mike Pypiak

Thanks for the help!

Overall I'm pretty happy with the Pizzaque. A few things to note, the "charcoal fence" is pretty terrible. Really flimsy, didn't even bother with it. I'll probably toss it. Again, some small modifications will be needed to get it to fit snug over the bolts on the inside of the bowl from the lid...

Ok cool. You mind sharing how you did that Kelly?

Just picked up a PizzaQue at Home Depot today, $79 currently and comes with a pizza peel and stone. Not a bad deal at all, compared to the Kettle Pizza. One disclaimer I do have already, if you have a performer with a lid holder, it does not allow the Pizzaque to sit flush like it should. You...

Thanks, Dustin. That would be helpful.

Hope all is well. I have seen a few conversations around about the heat shield in the WSM 14.5. I for one have not had a problem with it...but - I am getting ready to build a new "home" for my WSM. I scored an extra steel table from Weber after a snafu with my performer deluxe assembly. I am...

I think it goes to either Hamlin or Harvick. Junior is always strong at Daytona, I wouldn't be surprised if he took the checkered flag. Today I am smoking spareribs on my new Performer. Cherry & Hickory wood chunks over KBB. Used Penzeys BBQ 3001 rub. Put some #spareribs on for...

Any fellow southerners out there seen or used the Publix store brand charcoal or hardwood lump? Since moving to Georgia I am shopping at Publix regularly for the first time in my life and have seen it in their charcoal aisle. I just bought some of the hardwood lump that I am going to use tonight...

Rusty - I spent a good 14 or so years of my life living in Central and Eastern NC and eating Eastern NC BBQ. I'm no pro, but I can tell you, some of the best places down east don't do a whole lot to the meat before it is smoked. They do not primarily use intricate rubs with 10+ spice...

They do not offer it online, at least. Maybe I will give them a call.

Got my new Performer delivered yesterday, assembled (one small hitch) and fired it up last night for the first time. Made ribeyes for my wife and I - had some leftovers and figured I'd get creative with the leftovers. Steak & Cheese Pizza. I must admit, this is not the first pizza I have ever...

Anyone had any success finding a replacement cover for a WSM 14.5 online? Mine has taken a beating and could be replaced. I can't seem to find the one that came with it originally anywhere.

Had a change of heart overnight. In 2-3 short years, I seem to have pledged my loyalty to Weber. I ordered a Performer Deluxe that will arrive Friday. This will be my third Weber in three years....WSM 14.5, Q100 and now Performer Deluxe. Hope my wife doesn't catch on!

Guys - hope everyone is doing well. I have not posted on this site since way back when I first got my 14.5 wsm (still alive and kicking!) in December 2014. Way back when Tony and Maribel only had a few hundred followers on instagram! I've since moved from Raleigh, NC to Metro Atlanta, got...

Neil H - this is the first time I have seen this particular flavor of Cackalacky BBQ sauce - and thanks for the inspiration I think that is going right on some wings tonight!