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  1. speedtoys

    My first big Qview day..

    7Hrs, at 160.. Not that any of these updates is worth anything, but someone somewhere, will search wondering "what temps will I be at over XX hours?". Maybe its a small guide. I expect to plateau soon, but still be done around 5-6pm.
  2. speedtoys

    My first big Qview day..

    12pm, added ribs (Flickr updated) butt at 143. A spritz of dark run, apple cider, and cooking sherry is prepared.
  3. speedtoys

    My first big Qview day..

    Working to keep temps between 210-225, every smoke is a learning experience...
  4. speedtoys

    My first big Qview day..

    ..nope. A -year- maybe, but..only a few months since I discovered this group, and recalibrated myself.
  5. speedtoys

    My first big Qview day..

    Hopefully ive paid attention.. Hardware: BBQ Galore Bar-B-Chef, with fireplace rope sealing mod (with heavy brick secret mod), SS tuning plates, exhaust stack extended down to the grill surface. Meat: 9lb Shoulder (All day) 3 rack of pork ribs brining all night, to go on at noon. ~25 sausages...
  6. speedtoys

    Salmon Smoking?

    Im doing two salmon steaks at home tonight. Got up at 3a to brine them in a solution similar to this method: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=20195 Cept I replaced 1/2 of the water with a cabernet, and used about 2c of brown sugar in the water instead of some honey. Im smoking...
  7. speedtoys

    Im Jeff, and I have a smoking problem..

    So..I made up tuning plates, but the material available to me in the shop wasnt plate steel, but plate stainless..slightly thinner than the wall of the smoker barrel itself. I did pork chops tonight on the smoker using a sweet rib rub..and I was able to keep both sides of the grill within about...
  8. speedtoys

    Using a Foodsafer to hasten brining?

    Would this be an acceptable use for a Foodsaver..to accelerate the brining process?
  9. speedtoys

    Im Jeff, and I have a smoking problem..

    Mindboggling..simply put. I have work to do this weekend. :)
  10. speedtoys

    Im Jeff, and I have a smoking problem..

    Ok..thats the first step. :) I have this "OK" unit: http://www.bbqgalore.com/smokers/bar_b_chef_offset/ And, Im always either adding too MUCH charcoal, or not enough, or the chunks are too small and dusty *ick* or... Should I be using just wood? Or pellets and adding wood for smoke? Id...
  11. speedtoys

    Hello from the Santa Cruz, CA Hills..

    I dunno where to start. :) You can Email me at [email protected], and we'll chat more thattaway.
  12. speedtoys

    Hello from the Santa Cruz, CA Hills..

    --- This will be at Vasona part, Los Gatos area. I have not yet done the cook at home and pack it in bit..but I would consider it. I was thinking of having a batch of BBQ mac and cheese, and beans with the meats..as they are simple to prepare and smoke up quickly towards the last hour or so...
  13. speedtoys

    Hello from the Santa Cruz, CA Hills..

    Boulder Creek to be exact, so yes thats 'close'. I have to do this for my peers on the 27th, and I cant get INTO the cook site until 8am, its a county park with limited hours. Very informal, no tables to setup..just peers and family.
  14. speedtoys

    Hello from the Santa Cruz, CA Hills..

    I borrowed the neighbors power washer..seemed to do the trick. I forgot to mention I have the BBQ Galore offset smoker, works OK. I have to cook for about 60, just the main meats and maybe one side..the rest ppl will bring to the late lunch that day. Considering a couple shoulders, a handful...
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    Hello from the Santa Cruz, CA Hills..

    New member, hopefully a LONG time member, but new to smoking. I have a problem..ive been asked to smoke up a meal for my group at work after a # of co-workers go to sample some of my smoking projects this spring and summer. Chickens, roasts, tons of sausage, lots of salmon..etc. My only real...
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