Recent content by johnnyrockford

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    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Don't get discouraged. 6 racks of ribs is a big load for a machine that's fresh out of the box. You just have to get to know each other a little better. ;-) I have a trailmaster and found it frustrating at first also, but after you break it in and get a few smokes in, it will get easier to...
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    Hey From Michigan

    Welcome. Do lots of exploring and have lots of fun. :-)
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    Wife just surprised me with my first smoker!

    Congrats and enjoy!
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    Peach Jam!

    This was about a year or so ago, but I bought a jar of peach jam to experiment with as a glaze on a pork loin. Wasn't going for anything over the top but I wanted to try something new. My wife looked at me like I was high as a kite! It was like a knife to the heart. I was so deflated that I...
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    Need Help Maintaining Heat!!!

    Foil works well for filling in gaps until you come up with a permanent solution.
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    first time spare ribs

    Feel for ya there. That's happened to me plenty of times when I needed another hour and things would have been perfect. Still looked really good though. :-)
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    NHL playoffs

    I don't follow NHL as much as I would like, but I'm going to try to pay more attention to playoffs this year. Here in Rockford we have the Icehogs (Blackhawks of the AHL). It's cheap, fun to watch the future NHLers come and go, and just as exciting. The Wolves (St Louis Blues I believe) aren't...
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    First time smoking over fire...can you help me decide?

    I was in a similar situation last year. Wanted to upgrade from my flimsy offset and spent a lot of time debating between a WSM or a new offset. Something to consider is how much time you want to spend with your smoker. WSM's have a good reputation of being set-and-forget once you learn how to...
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    Breaking in my new toy

    I will keep that in mind for next time. Thanks!
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    Breaking in my new toy

    Is that cheese melted on top? I've never thought of cheese going good with pulled pork but I want to try that! What kind is it?
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    9.4lb Pork Shoulder

    Looks delicious. :-)
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    9.4lb Pork Shoulder

    I don't think it's too soon at all, especially for something that size. Maybe even sprinkle on some more right before cooking. Looks good already.
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    4th of July and 4th generation pitmaster smoking pork w/pix

    What a great way to spend a day. Can't wait until my little girl can help like that!
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    I've been grounded from the q

    Every morning I tell my wife I'm sorry about my family, and every night I thank her for coming back home to me. :-) :-)
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    First set of ribs

    Very nice. :-)
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