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  1. igolf2

    Whats the Dumbest thing you ever did Grilling, BBQ or

    1st. slow cook - 6 racks of BB's on grill - friends over+mucho beer+lose track of time = wife says "what's all that smoke in the back yard?" Had pizza delivered.
  2. igolf2

    Breast up or down

    20Lb without spatching is ok but at a higher temp at first I usually set to 350+/- to get the bird up to temp quickly and then back off a bit (300) for the rest of the cook - Brine that turk overnight - ice the breasts (ziplock bags of ice on the breasts prior to putting in the smoker) - rub...
  3. igolf2

    My first beef (with Qview)

    Beef tenderloin is normally $11.99 Lb. here in Ohio - I would have bought every one they would have sold me and made two trips if necessary at that price!!! Do you live next to a beef processing plant?
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    Rookie mistake... horrible bitter aftertaste

    1st. time I have read this and it's an absolute hoot!! Thank you for the thread!! Reminds me of the first time I smoked something (I think it was chicken) and my wife takes a bite and says " and I have more of this to look forward to!!?"
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    Rookie mistake... horrible bitter aftertaste

    I always fire up the smoker - fill up the box with chunks and then when the smoke has died down I put on the meat. usually takes 15-30 min but no bitter taste. And if I add another chunk on top of the burnt ones it seems to smoke less - just adds to the flavor.
  6. igolf2

    Hey Ya"ll

    That's one of the great things about smoking - a charcoal or propane smoker is perfect for camping - I load up my GOSM to take camping and we eat like kings.
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    What spices to buy, wife is going on a road trip

    Lemon pepper -Jerk Chicken and Fish Seasoning - Rocky Mountain Seasoning sounds really good - saffron (love saffron!) - wasabi - adobo seasoning - ancho & chipotle chili peppers - those should cover a lot of bases. - there's so much to choose from!
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    the lazy man smoke - less work?

    I have used the Smoke Stix and have been pleasantly surprised - easy to store - less mess - long smoke times - and best of all I could not tell the difference between the Stix and wood chunks/chips. I will be placing another order soon.
  9. igolf2

    I'M a newbie AND NEED SOME HELP WITH BRINING

    I bought an inexpensive cooler at Wally-World that I use only for cooking (brining poultry - resting briskets, etc.) - family knows HANDS OFF! It will hold a couple of 12 lb. Turks and when I brine I keep it in the garage ( don't want one of the 5 pups discovering the turkey! )
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    Turkey Legs

    Turkey legs are awsome smoked! I buy just the legs only at the grocers - I use apple or cherry to smoke and spritz with apple juice during the cook. Family loves them and they are great to snack on cold.
  11. igolf2

    A Rebuke For Brand Snobbery

    I bought a cheap Bosch slicer at an auction for $7 - it's worked fine for me because I don't own a deli counter and only use it occasionally - been working for 4 years now (it's over at a friends house right now making venison jerky) This post reminds me of so many instances - Like fishing...
  12. igolf2

    healthy smokin

    I smoke boneless skinless chicken breasts all the time that we use in salads and other healthy meals. Just brine them a bit and don't over cook
  13. igolf2

    Smokeing a turkey ?

    Nope - 275 should be perfect - just ice the breast about an hour prior to putting the bird in the smoker (large zip-lock bag filled with ice cubes and placed on the breast) - this will ensure that the breast does not get over done. Also remember - poultry takes smoke better than other meats so...
  14. igolf2

    What is going on with SMF lately?

    That is why this is such a great site - charcoal/gas/stick/wsm/bge/gosm/etc. doesn't matter - no matter what equipment you use or your methods everyone is very supportive - there are other sites that discriminate if you are not cooking/smoking a certain way.
  15. igolf2

    Electric smoker - Ceramic bricks?

    Fire brick is fairly cheap and holds heat better - got mine at Tractor Supply
  16. igolf2

    Crab Bisque

    That looks great! I love crab/lobster/shrimp/clam/oyster bisque! Care to share your recipe?
  17. igolf2

    Post about user above

    They wrote the song pinball wizard in honor of him
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    Post about user above

    Took Calligraphy in high school
  19. igolf2

    Water pan?

    Yes - it's important to have something to catch the grease - water or sand - so there are no unexpected fires. I have tried both ways with my GOSM and the water pan gives me better (moister) results. Also chainsaw has a great point - hot water really helps in getting the smoker to a stable temp.
  20. igolf2

    Smoking in the winter

    I live in the "Snowbelt" of N.E. Ohio (average 120+ inches a season) and IMHO it's the BEST time to smoke! I love spending a day smoking food - drinking some quality barley-pops - fire in the wood-burner - watching football and enjoying the beauty of the snow covering my back acreage. As long...
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