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    Press Release: New Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub Turns Any Grill Into Smart Grill

    I received the promotional email for this, and followed the provided link to learn more. I was left wanting. All I saw was highlights. Is there somewhere that more hard information is available, such as what comes with it (how many probes, etc.), operating modes, and such? Or is this too new for...
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    High Heat Brisket Method - A Compilation

    Any reason I shouldn't try this on a kettle?
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    Kettle rotisserie

    I sold all of my grilling gear when we moved to the islands a few years ago. Broke my heart to part with my "Weber Army" - three kettles, a WSM, and numerous accessories - including a rotisserie. I didn't know where we'd be living, how much space we'd have, how they would handle getting shipped...
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    Easter Ribeye and Grilled Onions

    For some reason I wasn't hungry during the game... :( But I recovered in time to have a consolation steak. Yours looks great (as did your team)...
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    It's with real sadness...

    Russ - time to update your signature...
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    membrane or no membrane on ribs?

    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Whiting: I believe the membrane does help retain moisture so not only do I leave mine on but I have a friend in the restaurant business that gives...
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    Whatcha Smokin' or Grillin' for Valentine's Day?

    Late to this, but I cooked dinner for the wife last night - we decided we'd rather do that than fight the Valentine's Day crowds at the local restaurants. The menu consisted of fresh grilled mahi-mahi, roasted parmesan red potatoes, and herbed broccoli. Desert was chocolate covered...
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    Whan are briquettes ready to come out of chimney starter?

    No problem with when you're dumping the chimney in my opinion. If you want a hotter fire, you may need to either concentrate your coals into a smaller area or add more on top once you've dumped them.
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    Prime Rib Question

    Personally, I like to cook them low and slow to the desired degree of doneness, then, while the roast is resting in it's tent, crank the heat up then finish it/carmelize the exterior.
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    So when do you use a drip-pan on a kettle

    Same here, except I have some foil wrapped brick separating the zones, and use a sheet of heavy duty foil instead of an actual pan, and I replace that after two or three cooks, or less if need be.
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    random thoughts on switching to lump

    I have used mostly Royal Oak, but on occasion have had to use other brands - I'm just glad that I didn't use some of them (such as Cowboy) first. There is a learning curve, especially if you were, like I was, a long time briquette user. But on the other side of that curve I am a very strong...
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    Pork Crown Roast - to brine or not to brine?

    I haven't cooked one of these in many years. In fact, the last time I tried I really had no idea of how to cook it, how long, nothing. I like the idea of using a flavor brine, and I've cooked a number of pork loins and tenderloins, so I think I'd like to tackle this again. Do you folks think...
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    To WSM our Turkey or not?

    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Chuck Tatham: Should I brine? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I would. If you have time, brine for 24 hours, then air dry in the fridge overnight before you cook it.
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    To WSM our Turkey or not?

    I've cooked big birds several times on my 18" WSM. Like Ray said, go easy on the smoke wood as poultry seems to absorb the flavor readily. I'd go with an empty foiled water pan and shoot for 300-350 cooking temps. Put a bag of ice on the breasts for a half hour or so before the bird goes on...
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    Next day ribs

    I usually grill them on low heat, bringing them just to serving/eating temperature since they're completely cooked already. If I sauce or glaze, I will wait until reheating and do that while I'm warming them up.

 

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