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  1. civilsmoker

    Hexclad Pan Review, Real World Real Time - Lots of Pictures!

    I have 4 Pekin duck breasts that I will be doing in this new pan in December 4-5 weeks from now, so I am really looking forward to that.....don't want to mess them up!!!
  2. civilsmoker

    My wife wants me to ask this question...

    Keen makes a really nice one as well. It has a full foot bed so walking in winter wet to the smoker is possible.....
  3. civilsmoker

    My wife wants me to ask this question...

    Ok these look legit!!!
  4. civilsmoker

    My wife wants me to ask this question...

    Some nice socks and slippers……🤓
  5. civilsmoker

    2025 Scholarship Auction Build

    Yea it was a surprise to me, but looking at the price point of some of them I get it...... Thanks Chris, its a great cause however, It also helps push me to come up with a "worthy" build so I think outside the box...... I am already planning for next year and have 2 ideas that I'm thinking...
  6. civilsmoker

    Tips and shrooms!

    That looks really good!!! I mean beef, shrooms, spuds = perfection
  7. civilsmoker

    Featured Veterans Appreciation Dinner

    Very nice cook and for the vets is even better!!
  8. civilsmoker

    2025 Scholarship Auction Build

    Thanks FA! The fund has given out 192k in scholarships over the past 5 years. All to rural Highway District staff kids and grand kids. It’s a game changer for those kids and family’s!!! Oh yea this knife store relocated from SF Cali 5 years ago. I think the fact that Chris Reeve Knives...
  9. civilsmoker

    2025 Scholarship Auction Build

    Thanks JckD, it is much appreciated!
  10. civilsmoker

    35 Day Dry Aged Brisket Point

    Thanks schlotz! Doing this for the first can be daunting if you haven’t done it so was hoping to share with some that might be on the fence…..
  11. civilsmoker

    2025 Scholarship Auction Build

    Just sharing that the auction went well and even though the past years high bidders weren't in attendance the final winning bid was $950, which pays for a full scholarship. There happened to be 2 other knifes up as well and they went for 550. Overall, this auction raised $37,500 in funds for...
  12. civilsmoker

    35 Day Dry Aged Brisket Point

    I also wanted to add this important step. after 24-36 hours you want to inspect the membrane to make sure it sealed and is good for the duration of the age.... This is what you want to see. The membrane adhered and the fat cap showing drying it shows up quick.....if there is too much "white"...
  13. civilsmoker

    Cookware

    From the write up sandy added I'm all in Hex and now that they have their new TerraBond out (and has been for a while) I think I'm ALL THE WAY in now..... I haven't seen the brands posted so can't comment on them but if you like them and they work well then they work! PS, I have always...
  14. civilsmoker

    Thighs

    Very nice!
  15. civilsmoker

    Hexclad Pan Review, Real World Real Time - Lots of Pictures!

    So we wanted a second 12-inch fry pan so picked one on pre-black friday.....did the fried egg test after seasoning it.... put a little butter in a hot pan and egg..... once it got slightly cooked, I did the giggle test and HOLY SMOKES the thing went skating across the pan...The OG's would...
  16. civilsmoker

    Red's Santa Maria Build - A Custom Grill for JIMSMOKES!

    It’s modern day fire place cooking…….I know I’m a bad influence….lol
  17. civilsmoker

    35 Day Dry Aged Brisket Point

    So I thought I would add a step by step picture set for those that may want to try this (since I did this this morning). PS there isn’t a place that all these steps are listed in one place but mixed in with all the sets of instructions…… Start with a vac pack, ie it needs to be sterile from the...
  18. civilsmoker

    Red's Santa Maria Build - A Custom Grill for JIMSMOKES!

    Like this…… Like the rays of a beautiful sunset….😎 As Red said it’s not a true Santa Maria grill…..I call it the X-Fire Grill….. PS this was a complicated build….LOL….. I’m influenced to say it works “very well” https://www.parrillagauchauk.com/parrilla-asado-bbq-grills...
  19. civilsmoker

    35 Day Dry Aged Brisket Point

    Thanks miller! Yea the wait is torture but when you taste it then it becomes a gratification for sure! Many thanks sandy! Much appreciated Jed!
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