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  1. Steve C.

    Not many ceramics it seems?

    Well, the ceramic that I'm considering (Vision) has an insert that will change it from wood/charcoal fired to LP which I think would be pretty nice so I'm leaning that way. Think I'll keep the WSM on the side of the house for when I smoke chicken breasts for my wife. I smoke to full racks and...
  2. Steve C.

    Not many ceramics it seems?

    Thanks for the different viewpoints... you're starting to make me think.... yet again.... and that can be dangerous.... :emoji_wink:
  3. Steve C.

    Not many ceramics it seems?

    That's certainly true! But it SHOULD be a one time purchase.....
  4. Steve C.

    Not many ceramics it seems?

    Retiring my WSM. It's served me well but time to rest it. I've been concentrating on ceramics like the Egg or Vision Icon, but reading the threads, it seems like most here don't use them. Anyone inform me as to why not?
  5. Steve C.

    Early Retirement??

    CONGRATULATIONS! You'll love it. But... it takes a bit to adjust. I wanted to go 40 years (Started early). Made it to 38 and had my job for as long as I wanted it. I was the only/last person to do what I did. Well, went in one day and they p*'d me off soooo bad that I walked into my mgr's...
  6. Steve C.

    Any Vision Icon users? Opinions?

    Yeah, had that issue on the WSM.... may need to re-think...
  7. Steve C.

    Any Vision Icon users? Opinions?

    Agree but there's only 2 of us.... maybe 4 so I think I'll be good. The WSM does have the two racks so I do still have some "pondering" to do....
  8. Steve C.

    Any Vision Icon users? Opinions?

    LOL - apparently you aren't the only one! :emoji_laughing: To an amateur, it looks really nice though. I'll probably spring for it.
  9. Steve C.

    Any Vision Icon users? Opinions?

    ok, I guess I'll take 60 views and no replies as a pretty definitive "no" :emoji_laughing:
  10. Steve C.

    Yet another newbie to the group....

    Where in upstate? We were in the Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie) but had 40 acres in Stratford.
  11. Steve C.

    Any Vision Icon users? Opinions?

    Looking to retire my large WSM - it's seen much better days. Thinking of a Vision Icon Series 400 with the gas insert. Anyone have any experience or opinions on them? To me, the vent system looks better than the Egg and I do like the LP option. I could see that used periodically...
  12. Steve C.

    Pastrami feast

    Oh YUM! NOW I'm "jonesin" for some pastrami..... Gotta get off my but and replace mine..... ;)
  13. Steve C.

    Upgrade my Traeger to What?

    Not a pellet setup but I'm looking at a Vision Icon with LP Insert. They look extremely well made. And the vent system looks super and easy to regulate according to two guys who've been using them for over a year. It's not wi-fi but I have a dual probe thermometer with a remote monitor so...
  14. Steve C.

    Containers for brining brisket

    hmmmm Never done a dry rub. I'll have to search around for the recipe on here. I know it's here somewhere. :D As for the container, I use a large vacuum sealer bag.
  15. Steve C.

    Kratky Hydroponics this year.

    Looks nice! I'll have to look up that method - never heard of it. I'm doing a raised planter box setup this year. Already have a bumper crop of tomatoes coming in as well as sweet peppers and jalapenos.
  16. Steve C.

    Who is corning their own beef brisket in preparation for St Paddy's day?

    I just posted my recipe and procedure in a different forum but I don't think it's been "approved" to be posted yet.... <sigh>
  17. Steve C.

    Corned beef then maybe pastrami

    Last time I did corned beef to pastrami, this is the recipe/method that I used and it came out pretty tasty. 5-6 lb beef flat cut brisket - trimmed to 1/8" fatcap on the other side is a membrane, remove it Cure the beef. Soak it to desalinate. (At this point it's corned beef) Rub...
  18. Steve C.

    Yet another newbie to the group....

    THANKS!
  19. Steve C.

    Yet another newbie to the group....

    It "works", but pretty much DOA... ;)
  20. Steve C.

    Yet another newbie to the group....

    If there's anyone around from the old BBQ Usenet group of years past.... I was a member there for a LOT of years. Sadly, usenet (Newsgroups) died. :( How long does the "post approval" phase last?
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