Recent content by aggie94

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    Wrapping Brisket

    Gary mentioned that using 2 layers of parchment paper was like using butcher paper but haven't tried it yet.  I use foil which has helped me get it more tender but it does catch a lot of moisture.
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    Australian Brisket - with Q-View!

    Looks great, the Eyes of Texas are Upon You!
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    Cold weather smoking

    Like how you combine outdoor and indoor cooking, hope your dinner turned out good.  North wind brought all your cold air down here!
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    Cold weather smoking

    That's a great idea, never thought of that!
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    Cold weather smoking

    Thanks Eric.  Can't imagine keeping 3 smokers going, what all did you cook? Doug
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    Cold weather smoking

    Thanks everyone for the help!  We ended up moving up the dinner a day to beat the coldest weather, but it was still a challenge.  Roger the gloves would have helped!  I started before sunrise while it was still in the 30s and it did take quite awhile to get the smoker temp up above 200, was...
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    Cold weather smoking

    They're calling for Arctic air with lows in the 20s, highs in the 30s and a brisk north wind.  At least no rain.  I know for ya'll that may not be that cold, but I rarely smoke when its below 60.  I have a cheap sidebox smoker that I've made some mods to, but keeping even temperatures always a...
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    HEB score

    Good score!  I have seen that occasionally at my HEB too, for me it seems like the Choice cooked quicker than Select of the same size.  Every great once in awhile you may run across a PRIME brisket marked cheap, sort of like finding the Great Pumpkin!
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    Cold weather smoking

    I live in a Texas and usually only smoke meat during good weather, however we have an office Christmas party coming up and have volunteered to smoke the meat.  I will be cooking a small brisket (10 lbs) and a pork shoulder about the same size, the day of the party looks cold (for this area).  I...
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    Little fat cap a problem?

    Glad to hear it turned out well
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    Little fat cap a problem?

    I think just watch your temperature so it doesn't get too hot and you will probably be OK.
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    Focaccia Bread w/Olive Oil

    Love the bread! My dad always said the same thing, If a little is good, a lot must be better!  But you're right sometime it doesn't work out that way!  
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    GARY'S SMOKED BAKED BEANS

    Turning 40 seems good enough reason to get one!  Great looking beans Gary, do you ever make them from dry pintos?
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    In The Mood For a Little Pulled Pork and Ribs

    The ribs look especially good! 
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    Fish fry at the wife's grandmother's house

    That was a wonderful thing to do for your family, and it all looks SO delicious!
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