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    BBQ Diary with Woody

    That's great to hear. Do you think I'm being a bit too self-critical? What's your opinion on the membrane in beef back ribs? I cooked them with the membrane, and I think it helped keep them together. However, it was also quite firm and hard to chew. Is there a trick to dealing with that?
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    BBQ Diary with Woody

    Yesterday I had beef back ribs. Unfortunately, I missed the right time to wrap them, so they turned out a bit dark. But the taste and texture more than made up for it. Overall, I was quite happy with them.
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    BBQ Diary with Woody

    Thanks guys! The debut looks pretty good so far, I'll keep at it and practice diligently.
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    BBQ Diary with Woody

    Wow, a very impressive collection! And a great example of how something like this can be designed.
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    Chile's Cornucopia of Cooks

    Wow, a very impressive collection! I'll definitely try one or two of them.
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    BBQ Diary with Woody

    Thanks For the pulled pork I used Loot N Booty Everything rub. And for the ribs Fire & Smoke Pork Perfekt rub. As binder I used for both cooks yellow mustard.
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    BBQ Diary with Woody

    Hey folks, In this thread, I'd like to write down my recipes and share them with you. These will be a wide variety of dishes, featuring different types of meat and everything that goes with them. The descriptions will be a colorful mix, ranging from short and sweet to long and detailed. As...
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    Woody - My first BBQ Smoker Build

    Thank you! I'm so glad you're so enthusiastic about the smoker.
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    Woody - My first BBQ Smoker Build

    The shipping costs will probably exceed the smoker's material value. 750lbs won't fit in an envelope. I think steam punk describes it very well. I like mechanical things, and this style was perfect for the air intakes. But there are also other great designs with throttle valves or circular intakes.
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    Woody - My first BBQ Smoker Build

    Thank you :-) You can believe me, I'm proud of that. I'm really sad that I don't have time to cook anything this weekend.
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    Woody - My first BBQ Smoker Build

    Thank you so much, you guys are awesome! That's right, laser-cut parts make the work so much easier. The welding is then really fun because everything fits together so well. The only downside is that you can't just jump right in; you have to design everything in CAD beforehand. Dave's...
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    Woody - My first BBQ Smoker Build

    Thank you so much for the praise, guys. I really appreciate it.
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    Woody - My first BBQ Smoker Build

    Hey guys, On various trips to different corners of the USA, I became increasingly addicted to BBQ. I love to cook myself, and I enjoy working with metal both personally and professionally. This led to my desire for my own smoker. Having already experienced the quality and flavor of BBQ in the...
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    Gulf Coast - Recommendations for restaurants, sights and spirits

    I would like to answer this question myself and help others. It was a very nice trip that we would do again at any time. Of course we visited a number of BBQ restaurants and can now list our favorites. Moe's BBQ in Orange Beach, Alabama An incredibly juicy and tender turkey. Chicken tenders...
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