Recent content by bpinmi

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    Grilling small steaks

    Interesting. Hadn't thought of something like that. How long did you smoke them and what temp?
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    Grilling small steaks

    Not sure why the processor cut them so small but I'll be grilling these venison steaks tomorrow. Very small and thin. Here's one alongside a can of beer for reference. Any tips on grilling so they don't get overdone?
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    Brisket getting better but still needs work

    I pulled it at 200. Probe seemed to go in real easy. Next time I'll probe sooner.
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    Brisket getting better but still needs work

    Smoked a whole brisket over the weekend (18 pound whole brisket). Turned out pretty good. Slices from the flat were a tad dry but not terrible. When doing the bend test on your slices, if the slice breaks in half when bending is that a sign of overcooked?
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    How to know you're actually getting a tri-tip?

    Never cooked a tri-tip and looking to give it a try this weekend. I always hear stories abut people getting things passed off as tri-tips from the butcher that really aren't a tri-tip. How can I tell I am getting the true tri-tip when I order it? Thanks!
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    Post Oak

    A few years ago my Dad brought me back some post oak while in Texas for the winter. I kinda forgot about it sitting in my garage. Assuming it doesn't matter if it's been sitting a while? If I want to use it in my WSM, is best to just cut it up into baseball sized chunks?
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    Meatloaf - Nailed it

    I love a good smoked meatloaf. Fired up the WSM today and put out my best meatloaf yet.
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    Chuck Roast vs Pot Roast

    Stupid question, is there a difference between Chuck Roast and Pot Roast? I smoked a few chuck roasts a few months back for some delicious pulled beef. Going through the freezer while we are on lockdown and I've got a few packages labeled "Pot Roast". They look the same as a chuck roast. Is...
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    Pulled Beef Street Tacos from Chuck Roast

    Pulled beef street tacos from a smoked chuck roast with cotija cheese. Marinated over night in Dr. Pepper and garlic salt. Put a basic salt/pepper/garlic rub on this morning. 3 hours at 225. Then put it in a foil pan and added some squeeze butter and Thai chili sauce, covered in foil and then...
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    First Time Beef Tenderloin

    Yes, I was referring to the entire process. But not the best wording.
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    Beef Tenderloin on Akorn Kamado

    To be honest I'm not sure what it does for the flavor. I remember many years ago reading Ted Nugent's Kill It and Grill It and he used Coca Cola for marinading beef. I've been doing it ever since. If I had to guess, the phosphates in the soda help break down and tenderize the meat. But I'm just...
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    Beef Tenderloin on Akorn Kamado

    Gave it a go with a beef tenderloin on my Akorn kamado. Marinated for an hour in coca-cola/teriyaki marinade/garlic salt. Then added a Commercial rub from Kroger (Private Selection Cracked Peppercorn Rich and Savory). Reverse seared at 260 for 45 minutes until IT 120. Then cranked the grill up...
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    First Time Beef Tenderloin

    Gave it a go with a beef tenderloin on my Akorn kamado. Marinated for an hour in coca-cola/teriyaki marinade/garlic salt. Then added a Commercial rub from Kroger (Private Selection Cracked Peppercorn Rich and Savory). Reverse seared at 260 for 45 minutes until IT 120. Then cranked the grill up...
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    Fan add on for WSM

    I'd like to keep it around $200 or lower. Prefer not to go the DIY route.
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    Fan add on for WSM

    Looking to add on a fan for temperature control for my Weber Smokey Mountain (22) and would love to hear some recommendations. Thanks.
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