Recent content by luvdasmoke

Thanks again for everyone's suggestions that should help get me back on track.  Too bad I have a big project this weekend or I would give them a try right away.  I have to build a green house.  I've got to get that off my honeydo list since the weather is supposed to be great.  Now I need to...

Does anyone know of an oven thermometer brand/model that is usually spot on?  Or one that can be calibrated?  I don't want one with wires coming out of the oven.  Just one that can sit on a shelf or hang in the oven.  They seem to be all over the place with accuracy.  Not like good digital meat...

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.  I was thinking the same thing about the lack of drawback and maybe opening the door to spritz every 15 minutes (suggested by Myron Mixon) might have been a major factor. Next time no spritzing and I'm not taking them out until there is drawback and...

Thanks again, Eric.  I will try to utilize your suggestions and any others I get until I get the ribs right.  I am not one to give up easily.  Then it's on to brisket, butt, beef ribs and who knows what else.  Don't think I can fit a whole hog in an SV-24. :) Us Texans love our briskets. Gary

Thanks, forluvofsmoke.  They were not dry at all, just tough and nowhere near fall-off-the-bone that I was looking far. I got so hung up on the popularity of 2-2-1 from other browsing I had done, I totally forgot to do the bend test or even check the meat temperature.  Duh! Do you have a temp...

My first attempt at smoking with my new Camp Chef Smoke Vault was less than exciting. The resulting ribs were tough!  Not just a little tug.  I have cooked them on a grill for a lot less time and had them come out much better. First I calibrated my thermometer and, sure enough, it was wrong so...

I have grilled most of my 67 years and I want to start trying my hand with a smoker.  So I have replaced my grill will a Camp Chef 24" Smoke Vault. First try was unsatisfactory baby backs, so I came here for help.  I just need to figure out where to post my question and I'll be off and running...