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  1. Chris in Cameron Park

    Lazzari Briquettes suck

    I bought 2 bags of Lazzari Hardwood Briquettes on a sale at our local grocery store. Reading the bag description and inspecting the briquettes, they look like a quality product. They do indeed grill hot and have good flavor, but once they are glowing with a little ash, if you touch them they...
  2. Chris in Cameron Park

    How to keep thighs on rotisserie?

    I had most of my bone-in thighs fall of the rotisserie into the drip pan. The rotisserie is a Weber model. How do you avoid this and keep things from spinning?
  3. Chris in Cameron Park

    Rotisserie Direct or Indirect

    Should I be cooking rotisserie items direct or indirect on my kettle? Are there certain foods to do one way or the other. I've done thighs indirect that turned out great and tri-tip indirect that didnt seem any different than cooking normal indirect.
  4. Chris in Cameron Park

    Which Grind Plate for Burgers

    I just used this Gvode grinder attachment for the Kitchenaid tonight for the first time. It comes with what appear to be 1/4", 3/16" and 1/8" grinder plates, is all metal and appears to be of good quality. I didnt like how the Kitchenaid branded grinder housing was plastic. I ran a 2# chuck...
  5. Chris in Cameron Park

    Meat Thermometer - Are there any worth a darn?

    I've gone through 4 different remote thermometers. 2 Taylors, a Maverick and a generic. It seems to be that the wired probes that dont last and they dont seem to be interchangeable. I've got a couple hand held instant reads, but they are more money and I use them for another purpose. I'm...
  6. Chris in Cameron Park

    Favorite Car Camping Meal?

    Going car camping this weekend with a group of 6 people. I'm taking my big stove, smokey joe P and dutch oven. Was planning on standard fare like burgers one night and tri tip the next. Any other suggestions?
  7. Chris in Cameron Park

    Re-Freeze Tri Tip?

    My wife accidentally put a bag of 7 or 8 tri tips in the freezer. Can I thaw them out, seperate them into individual vacu-seal and re-freeze?
  8. Chris in Cameron Park

    Tried Grilled Bananas?

    Grilled Bananas Grilled Bacon Banana Maple Bites
  9. Chris in Cameron Park

    Is a Butcher better than the Supermarket?

    Is buying steaks or even ground beef worth paying the extra cost from a butcher? Please be honest - does it really taste better?
  10. Chris in Cameron Park

    Tri Tip Marinade?

    Anyone have any good tri tip marinades? I usually use a rub, but would like something new.
  11. Chris in Cameron Park

    Charbroil Cast Iron Kettle Grate Report

    The FedEx guy dropped off a Charbroil CI grate today. Most important thing: They dont fit Smokey Joes. See pic below. Box The cast iron is a little on the thin side, but the price was right. With the center section out, a chimney easily fits inside. With center section...
  12. Chris in Cameron Park

    What do I do with these Hot Links?

    I've got a package of Evergood Hot Links. Any suggestions on cooking them? Would the beer/onion jacuzzi I give Johnsonville Brats be good?
  13. Chris in Cameron Park

    ABT w/no bacon wrap?

    Does anyone make ABT's with no bacon wrap? Maybe chorizo, ppork, or some other meat mixed with the cheese on the inside? Looking at making A LOT of these, and really dont want to deal with the prep and cook of the bacon wrap.
  14. Chris in Cameron Park

    How to cook Cornish Game Hens?

    Got a few real cheap at the Mega Mart. I'm thinking of spatchcock with pan sear or direct grill. Any easy ideas?
  15. Chris in Cameron Park

    Do butts get "stuck" aournd 180*?

    Started 2 boneless butts last night around 9PM. Bullet stayed steady at 225* entire cook. Around noon, butts hit 180*, but were only at 185* by 3. I just pulled them because I'm worried about the shear amount of time thev've been cooking. I double checked the accuracy of my thermo and it was...
  16. Chris in Cameron Park

    The door fell off and temps spiked!

    I was doing 2 butts today, and a few hrs into the cook, the WSM door fell off while I was in the house and the temps went up to 400* for about 20 min. I hope they still turn out ok...
  17. Chris in Cameron Park

    Is there a clay pot for the 22?

    I use a clay pot base in my 18", but am wondering what the options are for the 22".
  18. Chris in Cameron Park

    Favorite grill besides a kettle?

    I love my Performer, but sometimes could use more capacity. Besides buying another, whats your favorite? I was checking out Hasty Bakes, which seem cool, but they are very expensive. I also like Horizon and Klose
  19. Chris in Cameron Park

    My Suped Up SJP

    I found one on Ebay and paid a lofty $65 (they are really becoming hard to find). Added 3 Smokey Joe Silver vents and a thermo. Anxious to try it out!
  20. Chris in Cameron Park

    Lid hold down mod on OTG/OTS

    Anyone know a good way to secure the lid on a OTG/OTS to make it portable? Besides ropes and bungees? Considering cutting the legs down to make a homemade SJP...

 

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