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    Not the results I was looking for.

    Pork Loin is very lean ! I believe it was over cooked. Go for a lower Temp and sear ,then eat ,after it sits a few. Filet Minon ,is a very lean cut too? But can become very tough if over cooked ! I had a pork chop (Loin) years ago that was absolutely spot on. It was marinated and grilled, Had...
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    Smoking BBQ in Southern WI

    Funny story : My Dad was a Tavern Owner and a bit of a comedian. As long as I was alive, until he retired. Long time customer comes in to grab a beer, has a hearing aid. My Dad greets him waving, not speaking... Serves his beer and takes is money ,returning his change, and Thanks him Mouthing...
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    I grew up in Middletown. Lived there for 18 years. Parents moved to Harmony, near Philipsburg...

    I grew up in Middletown. Lived there for 18 years. Parents moved to Harmony, near Philipsburg. Near you. Moved to Ocean City to open Playboy Casino,AC. Moved offshore to avoid the island flooding. To my current location: Marmora. Might say I know NJ better than most !
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    Welcome to the club! From Marmora, near Ocean City,NJ

    Welcome to the club! From Marmora, near Ocean City,NJ
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    Another Meatloaf

    Yum!
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    Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

    Makes sense ! Have used that idea for Sprinkler System and Swimming pool closing ! Just make sure you can blow out the entire line. DO IT SEVERAL TIMES! To eliminate the water ! Good luck ! PS: Kitchen space Looks Good !
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    Smoking BBQ in Southern WI

    Hi! What sticks burner did you get? Meadow Creek has some nice Pig roasters. Some are on trailers , depending on how much you want to expand your kitchen!? Good luck on your BBQ Comp !
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    Gas Prices???

    My Buddy worked for Mobil , right after college. Then he got an offer from Exxon. Ironically he got active time from working for Mobil! It was retroactive, vaca, benefits, ect. When they became Exxon/Mobil.
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    Gas Prices???

    WOW! Small world! That’s where my Aunt worked ! She was a secretary in the Law Department. She saw my Buddy a few times when he started working there. I forget the name of the plant? It was near Newark Airport. It was BayWay in Linden,NJ. My buddy then got transferred to Houston,Tx. He just...
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    For Sale: Red's Direct Heat Smoker/Grill $700

    Red!? If you were closer? I would have asked to buy it before you even finished it! Love it! So? When are you moving to NJ ? LOL! One nice SMOKER! 🔥 Congrats RED! AMEN 🙏!
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    Gas Prices???

    Yes ! Esso: The Tiger from the tank. Forgot exactly what it was? I’m old too? My Great Aunt worked for Esso. Ironically My Best Friend retired from Now called Exxon!
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    smoked and fried

    I grilled chicken with Italian seasoning and added it to spaghetti sauce. Made a nice chicken cattatore. Brought out the flavor for both the chicken and the sauce. Frying? IDK Might make the oil taste weird ? Oil smokes @ higher temps. Playing head games with the bird !? LOL! 🍗😮!
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    Gas Prices???

    I remember when gasoline went up as a kid. Started @ 19.9c. Esso : Tiger in your tank sticker Red balls that you got to put on your radio antenna, though it was really cool! Hess : Xmas trucks Dudes wore all white uniforms. Mobil : Mister Dirt , he was Cool also.
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    The Beginner's Foolproof Guide to Perfect Brisket EVERY TIME!

    Lighter fluid ? NOPE! Not only does it affect the meat, It also clings to the Grill/ Smoker walls to affect later cooks? 7 hour thaw in a sink ?, Think not ! Make sure the meat is still sealed : Thaw with a pot/bowl fill with water and rotate water every 30M, up to 2 hrs to head start the...
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    Sending bacon on a plane with visiting friends?

    Bacon: I Say NO WAY! from the Food service safe guidelines! Its one thing to do a backyard thing ? There are a few areas WHY? #1: Not Safe for the food . Travel is in a high temperature environment, Prime environment to Spoilage and Contamination . #2 Customs and Foreign Country laws: Can be...
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    7.5lb Frozen Pork Shoulder - thaw time?

    HI! Glad to hear its time to BBQ that Monster ! Think about adding a Water pan ,off of Yur cook? Juice of Yur choice ? ( APPLE) ? For a few hrs ? To help with the moister ,to prevent drying out ? Can ditch it later, to get a bark ? Just did a Top round last night ,came out GREAT! In the...
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    MES40 Tripping GFCI But Previously Didn't

    HI! On another subject ? Have a GFI for a pool pump ,same issues . #1: Had 2 GFIs !, one from the intial wiring, then #2 ! Was installed near the pump. Got rid of #2, But on occasion it would trip ? I was told by an electrician: GFI are there for Yur protection, However the are not built to...
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    Bison Brisket

    Bison: Lean meat? Needs moisture. Try a drip pan, put on a rack. Add Yur favorite juice< Apple ect. Add water @ the end if needed to settle down the flavor. Low and slow, add liquid as needed. Can finish off later without liquid, if desired. Liquid will keep moist, break down the fibers , and...
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    Least-Messy Way to Drop Hush Puppies?

    HI! Buy a silicone spoon that fits yur size ? ( they are cheap now !) Dollar store? Dip the spoon in oil spoon out yur product and roll it in the spoon to coat the ball. I do the same to make meatballs. Can put on parchment paper then into the freezer to firm up.
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    Gas Prices???

    Here in S NJ Shore@ $3.09 Reg. Went up 10c/ gal since last week. Prices go up during the Crazy Shore Holiday weekend! Wondering how much lower it’s going to be next few weeks?LOL!
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