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  1. SGMan

    Cajun Boiled Peanuts

    My family LOVES boiled peanuts, they are a regular staple in their snack rotation. One hack I have found that delivers consistent results AND cuts the time significantly, is cooking them in the Instant Pot! Same recipe (I just might have to halve it due to space constraints in the IP) and...
  2. SGMan

    Beef Eye Round (Finally!!)

    Hoooooly smokes, Just did my eye round in the SV for the 21hour method today to make French Dip sandwiches. Lets just say that many a mommas were slapped as to how good these were!
  3. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    resting.. My only concern is whether I trimmed it correctly/enough. It did have a pool of juice resting on it when I went to wrap. Taste test shall be the judge 😁
  4. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    So far it appears to get itself on point rather quickly with very few temp swings. Just pulled a brisket flat (and exercising serious control) to let it rest now. The entire cook it was well within 1-2 degrees unless I did something to disturb it. Even then, it was still well within...
  5. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    I got the WSD-1500H-W The mere fact that I can change and monitor it from my phone (anywhere) was the game changer for me. It *almost* makes my Inkbird no longer necessary.
  6. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    Interesting... Ill definitely double check that. But ironically it was the same with my MES30 when I used its integrated temp probe and display. There was always a huge skew between the two. Ill verify that Im on F on the inkbird. I did do the boil test on the IB and it read correctly...
  7. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    Woot! Auber just came in today and I am in the process of trying out an autotune to get it dialed in. However, I think I may have to check its calibration as it and the inkbird are on a 30 degree skew! Still excited though!
  8. SGMan

    #OneChipChallenge

    I did the previous One Chip Challenge a while back and it was pretty intense. The cap cramps were even moreso. Here recently, I did an interview with Johnny Scoville and he suggested capsaicin drops as a good way to build your tolerance. This stuff is HOOOOOOOT! But I am attempting (sort of)...
  9. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    Im super excited - its been a long time coming and I finally pulled the trigger on one!
  10. SGMan

    Slowly making my way back

    Hey everyone, Its been more than a season or so since I fired up the ole MES30. Truth be told, i've become quite fond of my other toys (sous vide and IP) and the lustre of my smoker went by the wayside. Combine that with the frustration of wild temp swings, temps almost NEVER matching...
  11. SGMan

    Grrrrrg, MES decides to act up TODAY of all days...

    The turkey came out pretty darned good! I definitely think that the brine beforehand made a huge difference in the end result. I got it up to temp and then tossed it under the broiler for a bit to further crisp the skin. We ate well last night :) All in all it was a success!
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    Grrrrrg, MES decides to act up TODAY of all days...

    LOL And now 2 hours later the temps are back to where I usually expect them to be! Ill probe the bird here in another hour or so. This smoker is so fickle! :p Looks like daddy might be asking for a charcoal smoker from Santa ;)
  13. SGMan

    Grrrrrg, MES decides to act up TODAY of all days...

    After several successful smokes with my MES30 (and MB mod) one thing I always noticed was my external thermometer (Inkbird) ALWAYS registered ~50 higher than the MES displayed temp. Not a huge issue - my food always comes out good. This mornings Turkey day smoke has me a little more than...
  14. SGMan

    Trying Sous Vide Chicken for the first time

    Personally, I have found that for my boneless/skinless breast (my fave) Usually 146.5 for an hour or two does me quite well. For the thighs, depending on how you like them anywhere from 152 up to 165 (max) A huge part of the appeal is the post searing of said chicken. I have a special...
  15. SGMan

    Trying Sous Vide Chicken for the first time

    Once you have had your chicken cooked SV you will never go back. BY FAR my favorite way to cook my chicken (breast) nowdays. Keep in mind, thighs (and other dark meats) will be cooked at a higher temp. But its still amazing
  16. SGMan

    SV Why are the 'die hards' so afraid of Sous Vide?

    And again, its not exactly a one size fits all tool. But it does some things on a level (consistently) that I can on a hit and miss basis. Im definitely a better home cooking artist with it in my arsenal. (Along with my smoker, airfryer, InstantPot, blowtorch...) Please don't tempt me with...
  17. SGMan

    SV Why are the 'die hards' so afraid of Sous Vide?

    Okay, I did verify with her - She says she has had wonderful success with corn on the cob and baby potatoes. The temp is ~181.5 and she runs it for about an hour or so (although most recipes call for ~35 minutes) As far as baby carrots go, I can't give you a definitive answer on that one...
  18. SGMan

    SV Why are the 'die hards' so afraid of Sous Vide?

    Ill check with my mother as she seems to have some of the veggies down pat. But I believe its in the 180-190 ranges. I just know that if you plan to do meats in conjunction, you should do your veggies ahead of time as they take a higher temp - Let me verify for you Im asking her now!
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    SV Why are the 'die hards' so afraid of Sous Vide?

    Yes, 160 is way too hot for your meats. Thats approaching veggie territory! Surprisingly - I got my mother a SV cooker and her favorite thing to make in it is in fact veggies! She recently started dabbling in steaks and chops, but the drop in temp was a shocker for her.
  20. SGMan

    Faux Chick-Fil-A sammich in the Air Fryer

    If you are married, then you are already familiar with the 'Yes Dear' Just toss in a 'My Pleasure' here and there and it will be just like the original!
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