Recent content by slabtastic

Thank you :) I have friend that lives in round rock tx that I try to visit once a year and drink as much big red as i can. I went as far as to go to Big Red's website and there isn't anyone that sells it within 400 miles. A BBQ resturant near by is the only place that does and they import it.

Thanks :) I'm goint take a few suggestions to help with the grain and cut the tip off of one end and possibly use toothpicks to mark the grain.. But youre right I need to do a few more briskets, I'm still eating the meat from this one haha

I'm sorry I should have prefaced the trimming question with after the brisket was smoked. I found an excellent video on trimming that I will use next time.  I did have just a thin layer of fat left on the brisket about the same dimensions you had discussed. Jimmy, Its hard for me to have...

Also, do you trim the fat thats on the point off before carving or leave it on?

Hey, Thanks all. Bruno, great tips and I will use them for sure the next time. I like the idea of trimming one end off before it hits the pit. I'll look for a you-tube tutorial or maybe you could make a sticky with pics? Sescoyote, I love big red. I was stationed in Texas for training for...

Its been a while but between getting ready for my annual training in the guard, my time there and then drill the weekend after I haven't had much time for smoking. So i wanted to come back with a bang. This i my first brisket, Just over 11lbs. It was the smallest the the Amish market I purchase...

Self Correction ... I see you already have the side fire box my fault

I have a duo also. here are some things to consider you want but some things to consider. You need the side fire box. After that buy some Hi temp insulating tape. (a)Tape the fire box door, (b)the top shell sides and front, (c)and the back. For the back there is a large opening from the...

Thanks Husker,  Did you notice that the cook time was longer because the larger amount of sausage used? I tried the gallon bag, the sausage stuck to it  and pulled holes in it when i separated the bag from the meat. Rolling it in the bag was great until I cut the plastic off and the sausage...

Thanks! I think making the bacon weave is my favorite part 

I really want to try a cheeseburger fattie next. Excellent work

Hey everyone, I'm trying to keep with my streak of smoking something every weekend I can and at the same time trying something I've never done before. This week I wanted to make a Cuban fatty. Eskay Mild sausage chub ( because thats all that was available) Swiss cheese, Ham, Mustard, Shoe...

Thanks again everyone.  I'm going with the potato salad and some corn. Q view to follow in a new thread tonight. I'm getting ready to pull my fatty off any min now 

Wow, I'll def try that potato salad

Hey everyone, I'm doing my first fattie on Monday and want to know what to have as side dish? I've seen some amazing fatties but was curious of a few things How are they plated? Sliced over bread? Or something like a corn bread muffin on the side with a salad? Thanks for your help. Pics to...