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Lots of quality builders out there, but you will not be able to get a new one by Labor Day, backlogs for all the reputable builders is months. Your best bet would be to get on a list to have one built and use a block pit for this year to cook your hog.
The internal temp is the indicator, pull when probe tender, the bone should pull out clean. My experience says that you're pulling butts a little too early.
I'm not sure what the dates are for this event. The website says Friday, November 1st. November 1st is on Monday this year. I've sent them an email asking for clarification.
On the IRF-4S, how long are the probes? Are there options for longer or shorter probes? I read the description on Amazon and I read through the user manual and I could not find the probe length listed anywhere, but I could have missed it.
That hog looks GREAT!! Not wanting you divulge any secrets, but I got a question on the prep. Is that just bacon layered up down the center or is there something hiding underneath?
I'm a basic hotdog kind of person. A good wiener seared until real brown, a little mustard, a little kraut and I'm good. One thing that I do is put whatever condiments I use on the bun first and then the dog on top. Seems to keep everything in place a little better.
Interesting history. Since this thread has migrated towards briquettes vs lump and Kingsford vs other brands, I'll join in the migration. I also do not use briquettes anymore, but when I did, it was Royal Oak. I still have 40 lbs. in my garage.
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