Recent content by desertlites

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
  1. desertlites

    Anyone know what connection this is please?

    A propane store that refills and services tanks. Take it with you.
  2. desertlites

    Recipe manager

    www.astray.com
  3. desertlites

    Tower Business. (Danger)

    And I thought they grew big in AZ. All them wires in there looks like the inside of Peachey's stick burner during a smoke.
  4. desertlites

    BEEF PRICES

    Beef prices are ridiculous here also. Your Kroger is Frys here. Last week the meat guy saved me a brisket which was on sale @ $2.49# and now I have 15+ lbs ground. This week chuck roasts on sale at $2.97# so I picked up a few to freeze and smoke at a later date. I also try and get the deals...
  5. desertlites

    Grilled Pollo Tapatio With Refried Beans & Salsa Rice

    Goya I presume if it were possible?
  6. desertlites

    Grilled Pollo Tapatio With Refried Beans & Salsa Rice

    That there is a Rick Bayless type of meal. Tapati'o is a staple in this household even though I live on the salsa trail here in the southwest. Jake you definitely have a knack of incorporating ingredients and turning out some fantastic looking meals.
  7. desertlites

    Wood chunks on a UDS and temp control

    I use the minion method. Lite one end and it will slowly burn throughout a cook. How thick you place your coals will determine the length of time you can achieve. I've done 12+ hour briskets using this method. I place my chunks in a way as to smoke when the meat is uncovered. I don't place...
  8. desertlites

    Wood chunks on a UDS and temp control

    Yes I think your chunk burnt up on the hot coals. When doing a smoke of an hour or 2 on mine I will use the minion method with hardwood chunks scattered through. Hope this helps. They are great cookers once ya figure them out.
  9. desertlites

    Using Goya Mojo Criollo question...

    I love the product- heck all Goya products!! Buy Goya.
  10. desertlites

    Monterey Chicken and Smoked Bourbon Pecan Pies

    Looks excellent Jake and very colorful. Good way to break in the CI pans. I always have a bottle or two of tajin on hand as a garnish on fresh fruit but have never used as a seasoning on meat I think I'm going to have to give it a go. Happy Independence Day my friend and thank you for protecting...
  11. desertlites

    What’s everyone got on the pit?

    Gunpowder and anvils. what a match.
  12. desertlites

    Happy 4th of july

    Happy Independence Day!!
  13. desertlites

    Happy 4th to everyone

    Happy Independence Day all.
  14. desertlites

    July 4th menus?

    Happy Independence Day. Burgers here.
Clicky