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  1. grampyskids

    Brinkman Propane gasser conversion

    Holding low temps in my vertical Brinkman is impossible. So here is my thought to make it a multi-purpose smoker. If I put an electric hot plate on the bottom of the smoker and put a cast iron frypan filled with chips/sawdust I should be able to use it to cold smoke and make jerky. Any...
  2. grampyskids

    Sticker Shock

    I know that they like to do things in a big way down in Texas (especially that price for wood). Try going to: doitbest.com. Yuo can buy 10# bags of apple and pecan for $8.29 and cherry for $8.49. Best part, no shipping charge or tax. They will deliver to your local hardware store for pick-up. In...
  3. grampyskids

    Ghar-griller, check; Mods, check, keeping it clean?

    O'k so I plan on buying a Char-Griller Pro. I over-researched everything and ended up with paralysis by analysis. I made a list of both the materials and mods to make. All of a sudden, it hit me, how do you keep the tuning plates clean? What does everyone do? I like to keep my toys clean.
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    Seasoning a new smoker

    Allright, I know that I need to season my new Grilling Pro, but I am leery of using cooking oil as a medium. When I season my wooden cutting board and knife handles, I use mineral oil because of the randicity factor of cooking oils. Has anyone used mineral oil as a subsitute. If not, then I will...
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    Great Deal on a NB off-set in Sacramento

    Looked at an off-set NB horizontal today. It is an older model from Bass Pro. It is all cast iron and must weigh 300 pounds. Grill surface is 18X30. Too big for me, but for $100, someone can use it.
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    Sausage Casing Help

    Just purchased a Grinder and am excited to get started. What is the difference between natural, synthetic, collagen and caramel colored and the other types. Which one do I used with what?
  7. grampyskids

    Sausage grinders and stuffers

    Just ordered a Gander MT. Grinder/Stuffer less than 2 minutes ago. After doing a lot of searching, this seems to fit our bill. Right now, $79.99, no tax or shipping.
  8. grampyskids

    What kind of knives to you use for cooking?

    Everyone loves their special kinves. They are like a special woman. If they fit right and are good when you use them, they are right for you. I love my Vitorinix knives. They stay sharp, are light and fit my hand. BUT, I just bought some new ones from Thailand. They are super sharp, ala sushi...
  9. grampyskids

    UDS BBRs... First run, need mentoring...

    Meat doesn't care whether is is cooked in an UDS, offset or in an imu. It only cares about time and temp. Just use a 2-2-1 method and enjoy.The only thing I add is that when I foil my ribs, I place apple slices on top of the ribs.
  10. grampyskids

    Beef Round Botom Rump Roast Directions

    IMHO this cut of meat is not a good candidate to smoke. Smoking is low and slow (our mantra). When smoking a piece of meat at low temps for a long time, the object is to break down the collagen in the meat to make it more tender. A bottom round is a very lean piece of meat. If I had that piece...
  11. grampyskids

    Wood Primer.....

    I've read where bark on smoking wood is not good. Yet the smoking wood chunks that I buy, apple, cherry, alder and oak all have bark on them. Should I remove the bark or just put it in the chip pan and go for it?
  12. grampyskids

    Newbie? How big should the wood chuncks be?

    Smetimes I notice a lack of smoke over a long period, so I just turn them over to a fresh side and it works.
  13. grampyskids

    Who Cooks In Your House???

    My wife is not allowed in my kitchen to cook anything but stuff for herself.
  14. grampyskids

    Won't believe what I saw at Sams Club today!

    LMAO. We're not worthy!
  15. grampyskids

    Saving Nut Shells

    Here in NorCal, we have a lot of Pistacchio groves. Most of the shells are ground up as a supplement for bird food. I just bought 10# of pistacchio shells fro $12.40. Used abut 2.5# on the first smoke. They lasted for about 30 minutes of smoking. IMHO they are not worth the price or time.
  16. grampyskids

    Should I or shouldn't I?

    Any experience?
  17. grampyskids

    Should I or shouldn't I?

    Have been looking for an off-set charcoal smoker. Found this on Craigslist and need feed back on this unit: www.sacramento.craigslist.org/for/1539107787.html
  18. grampyskids

    The Great Pistacchio Shell Smoke

    Heard a lot about smoking with Pistacchio shells, so I bought 10# to try with a whole chicken. Put about 2/3 a panfull in my Brinkman gasser. Smoke lasted about 20-30 minutes and they were all burned up. Ended up finishing the smoke up with some apple chunks. Started with EVOO and a mixture of...
  19. grampyskids

    beef ribs

    I usually stay away from beef ribs. Too much work for so little meat. I smoke beef short ribs instead. Prepare and cook like BBR's; 2-2-1.
  20. grampyskids

    Instant read thermometer

    I agree with Kurtsara. I have had this unit for 3 years and I use it inside and outside. Amazon has it for 20.99.
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