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  1. bbq engineer

    At relatives, no smoker option..what to do?

    I'd go buy them a WSM. That way you can show them how to do it right, and after they taste the results they will be life long smokers too. It will give you something in common with them besides their daughter!
  2. bbq engineer

    Pork Shoulder Temp

    Don't worry, good things are happening! Wait you must!
  3. bbq engineer

    Are these good knives??

    Here is a link to the Twin series knife models...I see the 4 star II has the metal end cap on the knives. http://www.zwillingonline.com/twin.html No matter which one you get, Henckels makes good knives. I have some of the classic single dude knives and they are our every day knives. I then...
  4. bbq engineer

    Are these good knives??

    Hey Chef, The Henckels twin series refers to this logo on their line of knives: Their classic line only has one guy on the logo and are generally their less expensive "value added" knives...I know because I have knives from both lines. The Twin series is then categorized by different lines...
  5. bbq engineer

    Surf N Turf

    Nice Legs Cowgirl! Just curious, did the smoke enhance the delicate flavor of the crab legs? I am sure it could overwhelm quickly if not put under your careful eyes. Great job as usual.
  6. bbq engineer

    Disappointing Butts on the new smoker Need suggestions!

    Let me qualify this post up front in that I don't have a smoke shack like this. Having said that, I do believe that you will need to get a seal on your door. That way the smoke will channel as you intended, and your food will bask in the smoke as well. I don't believe that the placement of...
  7. bbq engineer

    how did santa treat y'all?

    Linescum, I have to tell you that I applaud your work...On Christmas Eve, we were having a heck of a storm and it was supposed to stay that way for several days. Our power started flickering and then it went out. I knew right away that we may be in for a long weekend with all of the ice that...
  8. bbq engineer

    More Sausage made over Thanksgiving

    WOW! Keep the pics coming!
  9. bbq engineer

    First CB

    Beer Belly, Great looking CB and slicer...I hope Santa got a big hug for that one! Never have done CB, but I am going to put this on the list for the near future...You have inspired me! Keep up the great work!
  10. bbq engineer

    Christmas Party Night Shift Style...

    Hey Gunner, Good looking smoke you had. Would have loved to see the end product, but I know how it is when you are running like a wild man to get things done. I bet your guests loved every bit of the meal. I also know that it is super easy to be your own toughest critic...I always want...
  11. bbq engineer

    Sloppy Seconds w/pics

    A plate fit for a king Alex. Super job all around. BTW, it looks like a couple of brussel sprouts made it in there too...Love brussel sprouts.
  12. bbq engineer

    First Buckboard Bacon w/qview

    Wow Erain! That looked awesome. I have never done BBB but your tutorial and explanation has me inspired. I want to try this now. Great ingenuity in getting the butts into the netting too. on a great smoke, and motivational post.
  13. bbq engineer

    My First Smoke - Today

    Way to break in that new smoker. Great job outta' you!
  14. bbq engineer

    Second Smoke Ever, Brisket Anyone? with/Qview

    Chris, Amazing job for a second smoke. Glad to see you are putting that new smoker to good use! I guarantee that you couldn't get anything as good as that if you went out to eat...It is an artisan craft to turn out great 'Que, and I can tell you are well on your way. to you...keep up the...
  15. bbq engineer

    Brisket & Burnt Ends

    Hey Todd, Great looking smoke on the brisket. The Burnt ends look awesome too...They are one of my favorite BBQ delicacies. The Lump Charcoal works really well...I think you will be really impressed with it once you get your Fridge converted and can get a fire in it. You won't have to use so...
  16. bbq engineer

    Are these good knives??

    I have and use Henckels Twin series knives from their 4 star and Cuisine lines. They are great knives. I have a boning knife in the Henckels Twin Cuisine series that is my favorite and it is just scary sharp, and responds well to a ceramic steel to fine dress the blade. For that price you...
  17. bbq engineer

    Oven Element (240v) Questions

    Hey Solar Yellow, What you are looking for is a double pole relay or more commonly known as a contactor. They are used in HVAC systems, and hot tubs to control the power to the heating elements. Here is a pic of what you will want to do...no wise cracks because I drew it in Paint. Now I have...
  18. bbq engineer

    WSM for X-mas - BB Ribs, ABT's and Sausage w-q/view

    Nice plate Jim. It has all the major food groups... The Rib Group, The Bacon Wrapped Vegetable Group The Sausage Group The Mac and Cheese Group and I'm sure somewhere, The Beer Group. I swear by following a balanced diet too! Good looking smoke and congrats on the new WSM.
  19. bbq engineer

    Yoshida Game Hens

    I know what you are thinking...and there probably isn't enough meat on him for a Yoshida bath and apple wood smoke!
  20. bbq engineer

    Blizzard Dec 24 2009

    The snow was pretty deep here...the Cow Girls about get high centered when they are out playing. Mrs. Engineer and I were inside watching a sappy christmas movie drinking hot cocoa when the cow girls started going nuts. We went to look out the window, and a couple of my neighbors were over...
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