Recent content by Elf@shore

  • 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. E

    My first time using a pellet smoker

    You can always start with a cheap brand just to fire 🔥 it up? Then add yur Premo Pellets?
  2. E

    Straight up reaper powder

    God Forbid whoever gets the spoonful! LOL!
  3. E

    Memorial Day pulled ham

    FYI:ShopRite Smoked Cooks Hams 79c lb Butts or Shanks Butts are a better cut: Less fat and bone. To lower the Salt : Soaking it in water and repeat with fresh water, before cooking. DO NOT Baste it, can add liquid, just don’t use the pan juices! I lost a Ham: it was TOO Salty, had to throw out...
  4. E

    Man cave!

    Back in the day I got a used Hot Tub. Put it on the back deck. Remember having a snow storm and jumping in it , topped off with a nice cold beer. Watching the stars on a clear night. It’s gone now along with the old deck! Got a nice new pool with a new deck. Trying to open it up now. Draining...
  5. E

    Great deal on pork shoulder

    I grill the ham on a rack with Apple/cider juice under it. Nice for leftovers too! Cheaper than Deli Ham! Hell Yeah?! Jcam222 just had a Memorial Day Pulled Ham post!
  6. E

    Great deal on pork shoulder

    FYI: Smoked Cooks Hams are also 79c /lb. Butt are a better cut: leaner and less bone IMO @ShopRite
  7. E

    Not the results I was looking for.

    When I went to college : Rest/Hotel MGT. I learned 2 things for cooking meat ! #1: Low and slow: Reduces shrinkage, gives meat a chance to add flavors you give to it ! #2 Add Liquid ! Keeps the meat moist, breaks down the tissue to become tender. Only Negative ? Looking for a bark or crispy...
  8. E

    Not the results I was looking for.

    Pork Loin is very lean ! I believe it was over cooked. Go for a lower Temp and sear ,then eat ,after it sits a few. Filet Minon ,is a very lean cut too? But can become very tough if over cooked ! I had a pork chop (Loin) years ago that was absolutely spot on. It was marinated and grilled, Had...
  9. E

    Smoking BBQ in Southern WI

    Funny story : My Dad was a Tavern Owner and a bit of a comedian. As long as I was alive, until he retired. Long time customer comes in to grab a beer, has a hearing aid. My Dad greets him waving, not speaking... Serves his beer and takes is money ,returning his change, and Thanks him Mouthing...
  10. E

    I grew up in Middletown. Lived there for 18 years. Parents moved to Harmony, near Philipsburg...

    I grew up in Middletown. Lived there for 18 years. Parents moved to Harmony, near Philipsburg. Near you. Moved to Ocean City to open Playboy Casino,AC. Moved offshore to avoid the island flooding. To my current location: Marmora. Might say I know NJ better than most !
  11. E

    Welcome to the club! From Marmora, near Ocean City,NJ

    Welcome to the club! From Marmora, near Ocean City,NJ
  12. E

    Another Meatloaf

    Yum!
  13. E

    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    Makes sense ! Have used that idea for Sprinkler System and Swimming pool closing ! Just make sure you can blow out the entire line. DO IT SEVERAL TIMES! To eliminate the water ! Good luck ! PS: Kitchen space Looks Good !
  14. E

    Smoking BBQ in Southern WI

    Hi! What sticks burner did you get? Meadow Creek has some nice Pig roasters. Some are on trailers , depending on how much you want to expand your kitchen!? Good luck on your BBQ Comp !
  15. E

    Gas Prices???

    My Buddy worked for Mobil , right after college. Then he got an offer from Exxon. Ironically he got active time from working for Mobil! It was retroactive, vaca, benefits, ect. When they became Exxon/Mobil.
Clicky