Recent content by Texascat

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    Pulled Ham question

    I usually look for a shank. It seems like it turns out better somehow to me.
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    Brisket, that’s what’s for dinner! All the hard work was worth it. I sure enjoyed having the kids over for some quality time!
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    First cook!
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    As much work as this has been there is definitely gonna be a party!
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    I thought I’d get further along this weekend but seems like everything takes much longer than I expect. We ordered take out and ate outside at least!
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    Ash & Ember Vertical Cabinet Smoker

    Ash & Ember Vertical Cabinet Smoker Anybody have any experience with this smoker? Looks like a really good price but I really can't find much about it. No reviews on their website either. Thoughts or opinions?
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    Idiots never cease to amaze...

    That reminds me of years ago buying new garbage cans and trying to get them to take the old ones. No amount of signs or notes would work. I even put them inside lawn garbage bags and they took them out of the bags and still left them. (I know they were messing with me at that point!) When I...
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    Countertops done.
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    I think so. I left a 3/16 gap and I thought about 1/4 but it looked too big. I guess we will see when the next big storm hits.
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    Blues Hog 321 Ribs

    She liked them, as a matter of fact "best ribs yet" was her quote. ;)
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    Blues Hog 321 Ribs

    My wife requested Spare Ribs for dinner yesterday and I usually follow the 321 method because she likes them FOTB tender. I normally use Orange Juice during the foil wrap to steam them. This time I used Blues Hog Texas Red during the wrap and then Blues Hog Champions Blend to glaze after that...
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    The electric is done and tile concrete backer board installed.
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    The only place around here that had them was Menards. I didn't mind that though because they're usually cheaper than the other big box stores especially after their rebate.
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    I used 20 ga studs, the 25 ga just seemed too thin. I had a heck of a time finding them though.
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    Got the island framed this weekend. I'm glad to have the framing done! It took twice as long as I thought it would.
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