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  1. K9BIGDOG

    Venison Tender Loin

    Looks great, but for the record that's the loin, or backstrap, not the tenderloin. A lot of folks make that mistake. The tenderloins are two small strips of meat that are located inside the cavity on either side of the spine and are about 8-12 inches long. Sorry to be so nit-picky, your cook...
  2. K9BIGDOG

    New Guy looking for info on vertical smokers

    Take a look at the Camp Chef XXL. I really like mine. I bought mine before they came out with the new WiFi controller and I still have no complaints. One of these days I'll upgrade the controller.
  3. K9BIGDOG

    Camp chef xxl

    With the XXL you have to be careful if you go the welding blanket route. There isn't a regular chimney or smokestack on them like on a normal pellet unit, there just an exhaust grate on the side that you need to be careful not to cover. I don't think the XXL will get hot enough to ruin any magnets.
  4. K9BIGDOG

    Camp chef xxl

    I have an XXL and I love it. I called Camp Chef and bought a couple extra racks for mine so I can completely fill 'er up with ribs when I want so I have 8 total shelves. I got mine a while ago and one of these days I might upgrade to the Wi-Fi controller. You just have to remember that this...
  5. K9BIGDOG

    Catskills Surf & Turf

    Bear's trout thread made me want to share this with you all. Was up at the place in the Catskills this weekend and got some fishing time in. These were very nice trout and I cook them in white wine, butter, lemon, and olive oil. They are laying on a bed of onions and seasoned. Everyone loves...
  6. K9BIGDOG

    Good Light BBQ Sauce for Beef?

    Take a mesquite smoke-flavored sauce and thin it out with a little beer until it gets to the consistency that you're looking for.
  7. K9BIGDOG

    New vertical pellet smoker

    I have the XXL and I really like it. I don't have the WiFi one, I bought mine before that was available but one day if I have a couple extra bucks I'll upgrade the controller to the newer one. I did call Camp Chef and bought two extra racks for inside. I couldn't stand looking at those two...
  8. K9BIGDOG

    Taylor Ham

    Just to be clear here, it's actually a NEW JERSEY thing!! :emoji_laughing: :emoji_laughing: Growing up in New York we used to call that stuff either spiced ham or simply "lunch meat" and when my mom would send us to school with sandwiches made from it I would always look to trade for something...
  9. K9BIGDOG

    Pellet Smoker - Need advice on first one

    I'll put this out there: I love my Camp Chef. Their priciest model, the Woodwind 36 WiFi is within your price parameters. They have really good customer service, and if you add the Sidekick attachment you have the possibility of a grill/sear box, flattop griddle and a pizza oven. A couple...
  10. K9BIGDOG

    A nice big batch of Pheasant (and maybe some chukar) Cacciatore!

    Time to get some of these birds out of the freezer and into the pot. I still have about 3 months of bird hunting to do and I need the room! These are all skinless breasts, legs and thighs. I brined them about 8 hours (it's a BIG batch) then thoroughly rinsed. My sauce is a a simple mix of...
  11. K9BIGDOG

    Favorite widely available bourbon or whiskey

    I like Bird Dog! I haven't had the chance to try their straight whiskey, but I like a few of the flavored ones. Especially like the maple, peach, and black cherry. I will sometimes blend the peach into bbq sauce and use to glaze chicken wings. I put it on about 30 minutes before I pull them...
  12. K9BIGDOG

    Big Nor'easter coming

    LOL yes! 5-6 inches!! Good catch!
  13. K9BIGDOG

    Favorite widely available bourbon or whiskey

    I'm a Makers Mark guy, too. After reading this thread a few weeks ago I signed up for the Ambassador program as well, #2092848. The ETA on my barrel isn't until like 2028 or 2029. Hope I can wait that long...:emoji_slight_smile:
  14. K9BIGDOG

    Big Nor'easter coming

    I'm about 35 miles northwest of NYC. I guessing we only got about 5-6 inches here but it's hard to tell due to high winds that were pretty much blowing it all over the place. The front of my house faces due west and the winds gusting from the north pretty much blew nearly everything off my...
  15. K9BIGDOG

    Venison Snack Sticks - Pork or Beef Added?

    Last season (no deer this year 😡) I did a batch of venison pepperoni snack sticks and I cut in pork fat only. They came out great. I think it helped that I mixed everything and then let it sit in the fridge for a couple days before smoking.
  16. K9BIGDOG

    Smoke a Prime Ribeye Roast Like a Brisket?

    Oh the humanity...
  17. K9BIGDOG

    Shotgun Shells

    I made some last weekend for a group and used the manicotti shells. The one major complaint was anywhere that wasn't completely covered with bacon was crunchy (as in uncooked pasta-crunchy) and my own observation was that they were a little too big to make a nice finger food-sized appetizer...
  18. K9BIGDOG

    Switching from Propane to Pellet (Vertical) ?

    I switched my vertical gasser to a Camp Chef DLX and never looked back. Reliably holds temps has huge capacity and just works great. I'm not one for a heavy smoke flavor, I prefer smoke to be a part of the overall flavor profile, but when I want a heavier smokiness on something like say a pork...
  19. K9BIGDOG

    So Many Brands...Which one to purchase?

    Lots of features and attachments available for the Camp Chef. I like the pellet drain for the hopper, and the ash cleanout. They also have both the Sidekick and Searbox available although I prefer the Sidekick. The Sidekick gives you a versatile 30,000BTU side burner that can accept a BBQ Grill...
  20. K9BIGDOG

    So Many Brands...Which one to purchase?

    No complaints about either of my Camp Chef units. I have the DLX 24 and the XXL. Really like them both and Camp Chef has really excellent customer service.
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