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  1. chef jimmyj

    Work day Tri Tip

    That meat is so perfectly Cooked as to be used as the pictorial Definition of Medium Rare!... JJ
  2. chef jimmyj

    Smoke explosions...

    LOL. Been there, did that. First run of my MES I added 1 Cup of Chips, a full load. A few minutes pass and BANG! A flash of fire and my loader gets blown out into the yard 3-4 feet. Scared the heck out of me! Here are a couple Videos on Exploding Pellet Smokers. The first sounds like a Flame...
  3. chef jimmyj

    Shortage FYI

    Some of the cheaper brands of Turkey are sold out. Butterball is$0.98 whole birds and $2.29 Whole Breasts. Less than 1000 people and no stoplights? Wow! Thought Emporium with 2000 residents and 2 lights was Small! Guess we are going Big Time. Just got us a new Ace Hardware, by golly!😁... JJ
  4. chef jimmyj

    Groom's Cake with Carolina Reaper Flakes

    Question is...Can YOU handle Reaper Heat. You will either have to taste samples with differing amounts of Reaper.🔥🤯 Or take a Shot in the Dark and add X amount. Let's say 0.34g (1/8tsp) to 0.68g (1/4tsp) in 500g of Icing. Good Luck and Thoroughly Wash Your Hands, even if you wear gloves. Found...
  5. chef jimmyj

    Pork - blade roast whole bone

    A Whole Shoulder aka front leg, would have Skin covering the Picnic portion and the cut narrows where the Hock was cut off. See below. I think 2 big Butts as well...JJ
  6. chef jimmyj

    ? BBQ Smoker Pros

    Take a look at Lone Star Grillz. They use 1/4" Steel on all their models. Can do custom stuff as well...JJ
  7. chef jimmyj

    Brisket to Brisket Chili

    Looks good but I want to sse what Cheese Pizzas dressed like Princesses looks like!..JJ
  8. chef jimmyj

    Cajun Garlic Shrimp And Spicy Red Sauce With Pasta (Pics)

    Nothing wrong with that meal. Cajun Spiced Shrimp are good by themselves. The Sauce and Pasta, icing on the cake...JJ
  9. chef jimmyj

    Coming Soon Beef Short Ribs

    The the Jamaican Pot Roast and Spinners, is a tasty stew, and not something a lot people have had. Short Ribs left whole work fine. It's a large family friendly meal. Still, the recipe can be cut down as needed... JJ https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/jamaican-pot-roast-oxtails.309605/
  10. chef jimmyj

    I finally got a good knife

    As a guy that has been cut more times than I can remember...Sharp knives cut near painlessly. Many times I didn't notice I was cut until the Blood was on the Board and Food. Get cut with a Dull knife and you know immediately from the excruciating Pain!. I'll take a Razor sharp knife over a...
  11. chef jimmyj

    Insulated fire box

    There are a few guys with build experience. Let's see if we can get you some help... JJ
  12. chef jimmyj

    Pulled Pork so easy

    The pork looks good. Some collector would pay Big $$$ for the Evel Knievel Toy. @DRKsmoking Cut a Butt in Thirds. The all meat Money Muscle side makes an amazing Cottage Ham. Perfection in a Boiled Supper. The middle meat for BBB or cut into Mini Steaks, sauteed with Onions or Smothered. The...
  13. chef jimmyj

    I finally got a good knife

    Good Knives, Good Bourbon and a Good Woman! Once you got the basics, everything else is just another Toy... JJ
  14. chef jimmyj

    Cajun Honey Ham Snack Sticks (Wild Hog)....with recipe

    Looks and Sounds good. You sure that was Cardamom ROOT? 😜 While I would guess some Hippy found a use for Cardamom ROOT, makes your Winky Shiny.✨ I'm thinking your talking Ground Green Cardamom Pods... JJ
  15. chef jimmyj

    Smoker went out last night - is my pork butt okay?

    I would go with Steve's choice...JJ
  16. chef jimmyj

    Back in the saddle with a simple rib smoke

    Ribs look great and if your's is anything like my Dad, he would not spare your feelings if the Ribs weren't good.😁...JJ
  17. chef jimmyj

    Smoker went out last night - is my pork butt okay?

    Welcome to SMF. You certainly jumped in with both feet and learned a valuable lesson. Get to know that Smoker with some short, easy cooks, your fav Chicken Parts or Pork Butt Steaks and Country Style Ribs, are all good choices. Then tackle the Big Cuts. Get yourself a Good Remote Thermometer...
  18. chef jimmyj

    Beef Teriyaki with Roasted Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus

    Nice job. Love your plates proportions, a proper meal ... JJ
  19. chef jimmyj

    Jalapeno Chipotle Sausage Sticks in a brand new MES40

    The sticks look good. Congrats on your Third MES... JJ
  20. chef jimmyj

    First Welding Project Ever: Table Top Santa Maria Grill (Pretty Cool, W/ Pics)

    The finished Grill came out to be a Beautiful piece of cooking equipment. Great job...JJ
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