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    Pop,s Brine questions ! :

    HI! DRY BRINE: Using Chicken thighs bone in with skin. I decided to use salt pepper garlic and onion power on a rack over a foil pan, uncovered in the fridge. Asking if I should rinse off or pat down before cooking? trying to min the salt if possible ? Going on a pellet grill @ 350 I posted...
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    My first attempt at smoked beef ribs.

    Water pan? I have done it both ways. Putting the meat right in the pan or on a rack with the liquid in the pan. Also used a small pan next to the meat , did it with BBQ Ribs. What is nice , it gives the meat a nice moisture bath, then as it evaporates, can get a slight crust later . However it...
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    My first attempt at smoked beef ribs.

    Yur cook looks great! TRY USING A WATER PAN OF APPLE JUICE!!! 1- Its keeps it moist and basically steams the protein then cooking it. 2- It breaks down the protein tissue, to tenderize it ? 3- Can be tailored off @ end of the cook to crisp up @ the end game. Remove the water pan if you chose to...
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    Pop,s Brine questions ! :

    HI! After NO responses, I decided to do the dry brine method. Salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder . Its in the fridge on a wire rack now over night. Thanks for yur help ! Must be nice to see HI twice ?
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    Pop,s Brine questions ! :

    Looking to do Chicken thighs overnight. Was going to cut back the salt to 1/3 cup. Do not have Butter milk, can I add Half and Half and 1/4 stick of butter ? Not sure to add spices and fresh onions and mined garlic ? After brine: Do you rinse, Pat dry ? Then add dry rub ( NO SALT) ! Trying to...
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    How's everyone's tomatoes doing?

    Noticed water irrigation nozzles, Over watering can cause Rot. When the leaves start to turn yellow? Need water and a banana blast !
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    How's everyone's tomatoes doing?

    Tomatoes plants needing pottasium : Try adding Banana peels around the plant. Break up the peels and add to the soil. I did it with Rose bushes and it was like on steroids !
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    Santa Maria grills at Home Depot

    FYI: HD SANTA MARIA> Embers There is another smaller model. $299. No adjustable racks, just the main grate. I believe only 4 hooks . 1 Charcoal basket. Very small only 26 Inches. Cheaper but smaller ? I know you ENABLERS ARE DROOLING....
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    Junior Pitmaster's First Cook In Texas - Party Ribs

    6 Yr. old Chef ! Start small, something easy for a child. I would suggest Pork chops smoked, Baked Yams or Potatoes? Vegs Corn on the cobb ? AS he gains interests suggest a Next level meal ? Once he has mastered a meal he is Comfy with? Pulled Pork would be an excellent School cook! Put on rolls...
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    Lets talk burger patty makers

    Burger making : My Dads Tavern : Made fresh burgers using a ring. Probably 4 ozs ? Placed in a freezer container for future cooks. He used 2 CI frying pans. over a gas stove. He NEVER smashed down the burgers!, Let them rise up naturally . Creating a huge juicy rush of flavor as you took yur...
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    In The Market For Washer/Dryer

    Washer/Dryer. We are on our 2 nd set of Maytag's. 1st set lasted over20 yrs. Bought when we built our house in 1985. Washer would not turn on intermittingly and even worse the tank would not pump out! We had issues with our well and I think sand got into the pump? Went round 2 with a new set...
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    Ground brisket

    So? For 2 lbs? Use 1 to 11/2 oz? Correct? Using coarse Sea salt. Might use Bells seasoning instead of sage, since I already have it? Was thinking about using ground pork 1 lb and 1 lb ground turkey?
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    Any I'm looking for a source for the MAK 2 Star General ceramic ignitor

    FYI MAK Craig list: Chicagoland Oswego. For Sale! $1500. Take a look! Saw another one in SF Bay area: General 1 for $700. Facebook has a MAK Survivors group! I DK: Not on FB?
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    Any one in Florida ever smoke an Iguana?

    Iguana Smoke ? Forget about what I said earlier ! Saw some You Tube videos! Marinate in Italian Dressing and adapt to yur liking. Overnight if possible. Smoke it @ 250 or more? It will be like a weird type of chicken I am told ? Kinda remembers me of doing Frog legs as a kid over an open fire...
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    Any one in Florida ever smoke an Iguana?

    I really Don't know to be honest!? Never did it? But I an thinking Iguana has a very tough skin !? Use a nice Citrus juice pan when you smoke? Pineapple ,Mangoes ,Orange, lemon, ? Apples It will help breakdown the protein, which I figure you already know !? Stuff the body with onions, garlic...
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    Easy Way to Pull Membrane from Ribs

    Also the Paper towel acts like Velcro !
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    My rib cookoff today.

    Congrads Mr. Pitmaster 2.0 ! Must of been the Accent !? LOL
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    Any one in Florida ever smoke an Iguana?

    HI! I don,t have a clue !? But!?. Meadow Creek Smokers , PA. has had info on Alligator cooks. They put it on a smoker, similar to a pig roast, but the prep obviously was different? Thinking they are pretty close from the Foodservice Point, both reptiles ? Ask For Lavern he is their Ambassador...
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    Bought a used Smoking Brothers Pellet Smoker/Grill. Question

    HI! GLAD YOU GOT WHAT YOU NEED! For what its worth? My Grilla Chimp, has a silicon strip on the lid itself that was installed. I still get a small amount of grease dripping, not a lot to worry about? Basically can be swiped with a paper towel. My concern for adding a seal is you will create...
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    In the market for a new smoker. Any recommendations?

    Grilla OG: Reviews : there are over 400! Not sure where that previous statement:few reviews? Has a pellet dump! Also a 2nd shelf extension available. There is a bundle with it and a cover $737 Price. You Tube has a guy with a 6 month review, that’s pretty honest about it. He showed a smoke ring...
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