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  1. terry colwell

    Just a few questions....

    One of the big reason I am thinking about home brewing is getting what I want and cost. I like the wheat type beers and am wondering what kind of savings do you reap from brewing at home? Can someone give me a break down on how much beer are we talking and how much ( in general) does it cost to...
  2. terry colwell

    Well,,,, He is COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!

    Got word from my Son yesterday that they are coming home. I  can not tell you all how happy I am that his Company is coming home for a break. They have only been gone for six months but, it seems like a lot longer then that. He will have about two weeks to spread between family and friends so I...
  3. terry colwell

    Japapeno cheese sausage

     Any one make the sausage  from Rytek Kutas book Great sausage recipes from page 178? I made a batch yesterday and was shocked by the dry amounts of spices, 1/2 c jalapeno, pwdr 1 1/4 onion pwdr, 1 c Paprika 1/4 c salt 3/8 sugar 1/4 garlic powder. Says sprinkle dry ingredients into water and...
  4. terry colwell

    To All That Protect Our Homes.

    This Is my son Matthew who is currently dogging bullets and land mines for his Country. To say I am Proud of him is a understatement. I hope you all have a great weekend but please keep in mind what this weekend is about. Its not just a few days off and a chance to BBQ.  I pray that all our...
  5. terry colwell

    New Kingsford Hickory infused propane,,,,

    http://bit.ly/HrMzgY  I hope the link works. Anyone try it yet? had a post from Kingsford about it this weekend. Now that I haven't used propane in years , they come out with this...
  6. terry colwell

    First Failure of the Year!!!!

    Well it had to happen sooner or later, and yesterday was the day. I had found a real nice Sirlion Tip Roast at Sams and had Grand Illusions of smoking it yesterday for dinner in my MES40. Started out with some L&P Thick and some CBP and G,S . Got it all set and smoking away.  While it had just...
  7. terry colwell

    First try at Sticks

    Well I started off with some 80/20 ground beef from WalMart ( what a mistake ). This stuff was SOOOO greasy and had so much stringy tissue in it it was a pain to work with. I had to stop several times and wipe out my feed chute just to get the grease out. I finally got them all stuffed ...
  8. terry colwell

    KitchenAdie sausage Stuffer

    How many of you guys started out with some thing real small?  And what was it? I have a KitchenAide mixer I use all the time, I use it to make my own ground Beef. I think the tray is to small on it tho, they could have made it bigger in my opinion. I want to start making sausages and stix and so...
  9. terry colwell

    Finally made my own rub,,,,

    This is the second round with this rub, first time the wife jumped in and help and just started throwing things in and did my measurements in..lol.. So I tried again and kept a list going,, and here it is.... 1 Tbs Cayenne Pepper 1Tbs Smoked Paprika 1Tbs Regular Paprika 1Tbs Chili Powder...
  10. terry colwell

    Round Two Pastrami

    Ok Guys,, Bare with me. My Son just called and said he ships out to Afghanistan in about a hour so I am  a little pre-occupied..  I have a brisket flat that a de-fatted and put in a bag with TQ wet brine with pickling spices coriander and CBP.. How long do I leave it in the frige for? For Strami...
  11. terry colwell

    "resting Meat Myths"

    I got to thinking this morning while reading all the post on here about "resting" meat. I am wondering if this is a myth or a PROVEN FACT, not a GUESS?? Has anyone of you guys done a side by side test to see if any of the juices actually get sucked back up into the meat? Any time I have rested...
  12. terry colwell

    Pops & JJ's input in Deli Meat

    I was at my local WW yesterday and was at the Deli and seen the corned beef and pastrami was 7.98 a pound. I was wondering at what type of meat do they use for deli meat? It was 3 or 4 inches thick ( maybe more) The display package looked to be around 15 pounds and was cryo vac. At them prices...
  13. terry colwell

    Need help with my new MES40

    Well let me start with the info,, This is a new unit my son bought me last week, its a MES40. Did a brisket the first time with it and it turned out ok but not really good. I smoked it at 200 for hours in the beginning with water in the water pan.It stayed low in IT for a long time, bumped it up...
  14. terry colwell

    First Brisket in my New MES40

    Well my son surprised me a bought me a New MES40 just the other day. He asked for a Brisket for the Maiden Meat. How could I refuse after he did that for me??? So I got it on this morning at 3:30 and its been going since. I have loaded up the chip barrel three times now, My question is how many...
  15. terry colwell

    Some Questions about Mods....

    Just a few questions rattling around in my little brain about a CharBroiler Off-Set grill. 1) For you that have sealed your grills ,,, How much better does it burn and whats the difference in fuel usage have you noticed? 2)Charcoal Baskets... Do they only work IF you have sealed your Grill? I...
  16. terry colwell

    First attemtpt at a Chuckie

    Finally Found a decent sale And here is what went on it Went the simple route this time,,, nothing fancy or over the top Just before foiling for a few hours And here it is ,its last few moments on this earth in this form. Sorry that I skipped a pic of it resting, got to busy again.. ...
  17. terry colwell

    Bacon Wrapped Brat Fattie (Q-VIEW THICK)

    Well it has been a while since I posted any Qviews, Always seem to miss the money shot. But this one I got from start to finish...  Had a package of Johnsonville Brats in the frig and decided to try it in a Fattie> Took them out of the casing and rolled them flat,, Now for the goodies Red...
  18. terry colwell

    First try "smoking " some BBR'S

    First off,, Lets talk about the PRICE... Seems kinda high to me but thats what it is in all the stores around here.. Ok,, On with the cooking Here we are first thing on the grill... Right before I wrap them up for a few hours... and then the end pic.... didnt get one on a plate...
  19. terry colwell

    Just a few question!!!!!

    As I sit here reading all the many post with ALL the great info,, I find my self asking some questions,, 1. would someone please make a list of all the abbreveations, LOL,,so many I cant figure out.. 2. I have not seen any comments on Peach wood,,, wondering if you guys have tried it,, I am...
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