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  1. bbq engineer

    Who built my Smoker?

    Just an option, but you could sure grab some of the spring steel handles and span the brackets with a bolt. Check out this link for some reasonable cool touch handles. http://www.kck.com/bbq_pit_spring_ha...ood_stove.html
  2. bbq engineer

    how do i start my temp at 250

    first, do you have an accurate thermo? If you are using the one that came with your unit, it probably is not reading accurately. Replace it. Second, are you using water in the water pan? This is used as a heat sink since the food is stacked on top of the charcoal. It absorbs high heat from...
  3. bbq engineer

    Smoker Build question

    Hey SQWIB, Meat Hunter has put up some good info, and as additional info, I will direct you to this post from Coley Smoking BBQ. He also has some good graphics and description that may also help clear things up. (oops, Rick beat me to it, but here are direct links to a couple of great...
  4. bbq engineer

    Going to KC, need some bbq recommendations.

    Hey Target, I used to work in Lawrence and I would go to Biggs BBQ. It was good, and even though it has been a couple of years since I have been there, I would give it a try again without question. http://www.biggsribs.com/ If you are wanting something in KC Metro, I would suggest that...
  5. bbq engineer

    What's in your CD player?

    Currently in the deck is Shinedown - the sound of madness. I'm with Brian...last night I was watching some nickelback videos via the internet, and SC, if stranded on an island with only one choice to take, it would be AC/DC Back in Black or Highway to Hell. I will listen to a lot of all...
  6. bbq engineer

    Ohh great, another newb

    It sounds like you have a great start, not to mention a cool name. Welcome to SMF!
  7. bbq engineer

    Anyone have experience with hanging tenders or clod tenders?

    Hi everyone, I was at restaurant depot this last weekend, and they had two cuts of meat that I was unfamiliar with. They were hanging tender and clod tender. Does anyone have experience with these and are they good smoked or grilled? I have since learned that the hanging tender is also called...
  8. bbq engineer

    smoker build questions

    Wow Dave, There are a lot of variables in your question...therefore it will be difficult to answer. The ambient temp will have an impact, the amount of heat entrained from the wood stove will have an impact, as will the overall tightness of the build and the efficiency of the insulation. I am...
  9. bbq engineer

    Pic from the Houston / Jacksonville game. Now that's funny!

    This is a picture taken this past Sunday during a timeout at the Texans/Jaguars game.
  10. bbq engineer

    Lemon Rippled Cheescake Bars

    Glad you are working out...I was going to say Alex, you must weigh 500 lbs...man you eat good! And a well rounded chef too, competition Que, bread, deserts, and without question the best garden I have ever seen. Dude, you ought to have a show on food network. Maybe we could get you to co-host...
  11. bbq engineer

    weekend smoke, bake, grind heavy Qview

    Hey Mark, Man you are turning out some great stuff there. The sausages look great! I have yet to stuff my first, but maybe over the Christmas break from work. The grinder looks like it is working like a champ!
  12. bbq engineer

    Well, Well, Well........

    Hey Dirtman, I guess you knew something that I didn't...O.T.B.S. came as a surprise and an honor for me. What do you think, "Iron maiden" is a pretty good name huh!? I think it turned out pretty nice...it cooks like a champ. I just have to get some time on it now. Good to hear that you are...
  13. bbq engineer

    Am I Greedy? W/Qview

    If you are greedy Ron, then that means I am too. I look for bargains and then stock up when I find one. Great price, and good score.
  14. bbq engineer

    mop sauce?

    I don't mop much...I think the best all around spritz is made like this:Get some frozen apple juice concentrateGet some Captain Morgan RumMake the apple juice about double strengthAdd Captain Morgan to tasteFill a pressure sprayer like this one (only about $6.00 in the garden section of Home...
  15. bbq engineer

    Simply a Stupid Question About Starting a Fire

    I put a chimney full of charcoal on my turkey burner, and Let-R-Rip! Then I throw that into my reverse flow trailer mounted stick burner's firebox and start putting splits on top. It is an instant fire.
  16. bbq engineer

    Another Tri Tip that i am PROUD to show even if i cut it wrong.

    Sliced it wrong...well dang, that just ruins everything! That perfectly beautiful piece of delicious smokey goodness is just not enjoyable anymore....OHHH PUHHLLLEEASE! I could eat a whole bunch of that, no matter how you slice it! Props for smoking in the cold too.
  17. bbq engineer

    Singapore Daily Photos

    Really cool thread SC. I hope that trading posts back and forth helped the time go faster and in some small way made your stay easier. I have travelled a lot in the past, and know how hard work can be when all you want to do is go home.
  18. bbq engineer

    Mrs. Engineer thinks I'm Crazy! With Qview

    Chicken is done...my insulated cabinet worked like a champ. It doesn't even know it is cold out. Here is the chicken in the crock pot ready for the animals at work to tear into it. I couldn't help but try one of the legs out. Nice and spicy, and I can taste the cherry wood...it was...
  19. bbq engineer

    Mrs. Engineer thinks I'm Crazy! With Qview

    Hi Everyone, It is cold here...really cold. In fact the wind chill is supposed to be -20° tonight and it is probably -5° windchill right now. We are having a holiday potluck tomorrow at work, and a lot of people have been wanting me to bring in some 'Que. Sooooooo, I fired up the smoker and am...
  20. bbq engineer

    Grilled Orange Marmalade Sriracha Wings w/Qview

    OH yeah...I'd be all over some Grilled Orange Marmalade Sriracha Wings. They just sound good. Great idea, and fantastic looking plate.
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