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« Reply #4500 on: May 15, 2020, 08:41:56 PM »

 


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« Reply #4501 on: May 15, 2020, 08:53:50 PM »
Looks pretty good for your first attempt!   :thumbsup:

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« Reply #4502 on: May 26, 2020, 12:29:41 PM »
Looks pretty good for your first attempt!   :thumbsup:

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« Reply #4503 on: May 26, 2020, 12:34:34 PM »
I love that board.


Ribs look good too. 

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« Reply #4504 on: May 26, 2020, 12:36:38 PM »
Okay, sorry if it has been covered here previously, but I'm looking for advice on buying a smoking rig.

Ideal would be a full barrel offset smoker like my dad has, but my yard isn't big enough to justify.  I think I would prefer a smaller horizontal offset smoker, but I'd be open to a BGE style if someone could convince me that is the way to go.  Needs to be big enough to do a full brisket or a couple slabs of ribs.  As shown above, my current setup is a Weber Kettle, so pretty much anything would be an upgrade.

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« Reply #4505 on: May 26, 2020, 12:41:23 PM »
Jmlynch and I have gotten into smoking during this pandemic. We're using an inherited WSM. Just did a brisket on Saturday and have done ribs several times. It has been pretty great.

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« Reply #4506 on: May 26, 2020, 12:55:04 PM »
Okay, sorry if it has been covered here previously, but I'm looking for advice on buying a smoking rig.

Ideal would be a full barrel offset smoker like my dad has, but my yard isn't big enough to justify.  I think I would prefer a smaller horizontal offset smoker, but I'd be open to a BGE style if someone could convince me that is the way to go.  Needs to be big enough to do a full brisket or a couple slabs of ribs.  As shown above, my current setup is a Weber Kettle, so pretty much anything would be an upgrade.

@AST ? @Institutional Control ? anyone else?

Personally, I like the ceramic smokers the best and they take up less room.  I had a knock-off green egg from Lowes (Kamado) that worked great but was ruined in a move.  I've had two electric and will probably never buy another.

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« Reply #4507 on: May 27, 2020, 07:17:45 AM »
I use an Oklahoma Joe



I'm able to hold temp, simple to use, heavy built and plenty of cooking area.  I also have a pellet smoker/grill for quickie jobs but doesn't provide the depth of smokiness the Joe does.

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« Reply #4508 on: May 27, 2020, 07:43:18 AM »
Okay, sorry if it has been covered here previously, but I'm looking for advice on buying a smoking rig.

Ideal would be a full barrel offset smoker like my dad has, but my yard isn't big enough to justify.  I think I would prefer a smaller horizontal offset smoker, but I'd be open to a BGE style if someone could convince me that is the way to go.  Needs to be big enough to do a full brisket or a couple slabs of ribs.  As shown above, my current setup is a Weber Kettle, so pretty much anything would be an upgrade.

@AST ? @Institutional Control ? anyone else?

I am a big fan of the Horizon brand.  They were sold at Bass Pro when I bought it.  It is the company that owned the Oklahoma Joe line before they sold it off.  It is the original metal quality of a Joe.  The cost is steep bit it will last a lifetime.  Probably an heirloom smoker.

For ceramics I prefer the Primo. It’s oval shape guarantees you can cook larger cuts than its competitors on the same square footage of grill space.  That is unless you have located the butcher that sells round briskets & racks of ribs.

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« Reply #4509 on: May 27, 2020, 08:55:07 AM »
I'm going to smoke a bunch of butts and brisket for our graduation party at the end of the month.  Going to make beans and am thinking about placing the pan under the meat to catch some of the drippings for extra fatness.  Probably also going to stir up a big batch of smoked mac n cheese.  If all goes according to plan, it should be glorious.
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« Reply #4510 on: May 27, 2020, 02:31:40 PM »
Okay, sorry if it has been covered here previously, but I'm looking for advice on buying a smoking rig.

Ideal would be a full barrel offset smoker like my dad has, but my yard isn't big enough to justify.  I think I would prefer a smaller horizontal offset smoker, but I'd be open to a BGE style if someone could convince me that is the way to go.  Needs to be big enough to do a full brisket or a couple slabs of ribs.  As shown above, my current setup is a Weber Kettle, so pretty much anything would be an upgrade.

@AST ? @Institutional Control ? anyone else?

I am a big fan of the Horizon brand.  They were sold at Bass Pro when I bought it.  It is the company that owned the Oklahoma Joe line before they sold it off.  It is the original metal quality of a Joe.  The cost is steep bit it will last a lifetime.  Probably an heirloom smoker.

For ceramics I prefer the Primo. It’s oval shape guarantees you can cook larger cuts than its competitors on the same square footage of grill space.  That is unless you have located the butcher that sells round briskets & racks of ribs.

Thanks everyone!

AST any experience with the Old Country smokers.  Stumbled across this comparison review while researching the Horizons, and it seems to be pretty comparable, with a couple improvements, and maybe fewer nice accessories?  Stack outlet being at grille level seems like a major plus and it would be roughly $500-700 cheaper.

https://www.bbqdryrubs.com/horizon-smokers/

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« Reply #4511 on: May 30, 2020, 04:18:53 PM »
Have some smashers getting ready for the Blackstone. 50/50 blend of beef & axis.


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« Reply #4512 on: May 30, 2020, 04:23:14 PM »
Okay, sorry if it has been covered here previously, but I'm looking for advice on buying a smoking rig.

Ideal would be a full barrel offset smoker like my dad has, but my yard isn't big enough to justify.  I think I would prefer a smaller horizontal offset smoker, but I'd be open to a BGE style if someone could convince me that is the way to go.  Needs to be big enough to do a full brisket or a couple slabs of ribs.  As shown above, my current setup is a Weber Kettle, so pretty much anything would be an upgrade.

@AST ? @Institutional Control ? anyone else?

I am a big fan of the Horizon brand.  They were sold at Bass Pro when I bought it.  It is the company that owned the Oklahoma Joe line before they sold it off.  It is the original metal quality of a Joe.  The cost is steep bit it will last a lifetime.  Probably an heirloom smoker.

For ceramics I prefer the Primo. It’s oval shape guarantees you can cook larger cuts than its competitors on the same square footage of grill space.  That is unless you have located the butcher that sells round briskets & racks of ribs.

Thanks everyone!

AST any experience with the Old Country smokers.  Stumbled across this comparison review while researching the Horizons, and it seems to be pretty comparable, with a couple improvements, and maybe fewer nice accessories?  Stack outlet being at grille level seems like a major plus and it would be roughly $500-700 cheaper.

https://www.bbqdryrubs.com/horizon-smokers/

No experience whatsoever.  If that is the one you are leaning towards, pull the trigger and don’t look back.  Smoke something every weekend to get a feel for it.  Most of my expertise comes from trial & error, not research.  Start rolling smoke brother!

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« Reply #4513 on: May 30, 2020, 04:38:31 PM »
Have some smashers getting ready for the Blackstone. 50/50 blend of beef & axis.


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Did you harvest that axis yourself?

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« Reply #4514 on: May 30, 2020, 04:45:00 PM »
Have some smashers getting ready for the Blackstone. 50/50 blend of beef & axis.


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Did you harvest that axis yourself?
No.  Have not had a chance to go to south Texas in a minute so I was out.  But my old man harvested it 10 days ago and brought me about 15 pounds until I can make it back down after the baby is born.


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« Reply #4515 on: May 30, 2020, 04:46:17 PM »
Also, I am 100% positive more than 1 guy from this site has had beers with that badass man in the pic.

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« Reply #4516 on: May 30, 2020, 07:30:07 PM »
Okay, sorry if it has been covered here previously, but I'm looking for advice on buying a smoking rig.

Ideal would be a full barrel offset smoker like my dad has, but my yard isn't big enough to justify.  I think I would prefer a smaller horizontal offset smoker, but I'd be open to a BGE style if someone could convince me that is the way to go.  Needs to be big enough to do a full brisket or a couple slabs of ribs.  As shown above, my current setup is a Weber Kettle, so pretty much anything would be an upgrade.

@AST ? @Institutional Control ? anyone else?

I am a big fan of the Horizon brand.  They were sold at Bass Pro when I bought it.  It is the company that owned the Oklahoma Joe line before they sold it off.  It is the original metal quality of a Joe.  The cost is steep bit it will last a lifetime.  Probably an heirloom smoker.

For ceramics I prefer the Primo. It’s oval shape guarantees you can cook larger cuts than its competitors on the same square footage of grill space.  That is unless you have located the butcher that sells round briskets & racks of ribs.

Thanks everyone!

AST any experience with the Old Country smokers.  Stumbled across this comparison review while researching the Horizons, and it seems to be pretty comparable, with a couple improvements, and maybe fewer nice accessories?  Stack outlet being at grille level seems like a major plus and it would be roughly $500-700 cheaper.

https://www.bbqdryrubs.com/horizon-smokers/

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« Reply #4517 on: May 30, 2020, 07:30:33 PM »
Pork shoulder today
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« Reply #4518 on: May 30, 2020, 08:02:33 PM »
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« Reply #4519 on: May 30, 2020, 10:30:18 PM »
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« Reply #4520 on: May 30, 2020, 10:34:42 PM »






Put my burger with Swiss cheese on a brioche bun with bacon, fried onions, sautéed mushrooms & jalapeños , and a roasted ancho aioli.  Potatoes roasted with garlic, rosemary, & thyme.


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« Reply #4521 on: May 30, 2020, 10:58:59 PM »
Hell yeah
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« Reply #4522 on: May 31, 2020, 12:04:02 AM »
Can you get it hot enough to do smash burgs? Because this hardcore pornography is going to force me to get one space be damned


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« Reply #4523 on: May 31, 2020, 12:26:51 AM »
what’s the appeal of the blackstone?  aside from cooking in bulk, and the ability to take it places, what can it do that my cast iron can’t?


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« Reply #4524 on: May 31, 2020, 06:19:17 AM »
what’s the appeal of the blackstone?  aside from cooking in bulk, and the ability to take it places, what can it do that my cast iron can’t?

The Blackstone has yet to stink of my house while searing.  It has multiple burners which is great as not everything needs to be cooked at the same temperature.

I could have made that meal inside but to have it all ready at the same time an none of it cold, it would have required 5 pans and infinite more cleanup.