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    7.5lb Frozen Pork Shoulder - thaw time?

    NOTHING IS A STUPID QUESTION ! Find a vehicle to place it in the fridge. (Bowl, Pot ?) Use the water method to give it a head start on thawing. And Rotate the meat . Otherwise you see frost on the meat. for almost a day ! I would plan on 3 full days ? Then cook it that day? Not to mention if...
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    Kitchen/poultry sheers&knives

    Knives: I would not buy online? Why?: Quality has been poor ! My daughter got a HENCKEL knife set. Online. Poor quality, Very thin blades. Personnel choice: comfort, style and fit to your hand. Idea: Look for a local outlet that offers knives? And other related BBQ ? EX: Lancaster ,PA...
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    7.5lb Frozen Pork Shoulder - thaw time?

    Do you have a pot or bowl that will fit the 7 lb pork shoulder? Even a bowl that just holds the meat? Make sure the pork is sealed up: cry vac/ziplock , before placing it in the water. Place it in the bowl and add water. Replace the water after 30 minutes and rotate roast. You can do it outside...
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    New to wood/charcoal.... how to get clean smoke

    Hi! Contact Meadow Creek. Ask for Lavern, he is their website expert. He has a few videos, seems to know what to do! Let me know how you make out with him!? Good luck! ELF Meadow Creek BBQ.com
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    RecTeq Deck Boss 590 vs Camp Chef Woodwind SS24

    YES!? WHAT MODEL IS IT !? It would be nice to not use a shop vac ? FYI: Rec Tec discontinued the 590. Now ? the 400 or the new 800 ? 400 does not have a 2nd shelf,800 does. Considering a pellet grill? But it seems to be a duplicate of my gasser ?
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    boneless butt, any fresh ideas?

    To simplify it? Without hanging it? ( NO Clue, never did it ?) Dry brine yur meat and place it in a ziplock bag, into the fridge over night. Grab a drip pan and rack it above it. Add Apple/ cider juice : Half inch to pan. I cooked @ 250 ish ? Add water later if needed during yur cook ? Can...
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    Mahi Mahi Taste ?

    Question ? Mahi Mahi ? I never tried it ! I have had fresh Tuna steaks Can you tell me what it tastes like? Can you please give me a close idea to what it is ? Grilled or Pan fried ? Clueless ? We have a local Mexican Take out that does Mahi Burritos ? Kinda skeptical to try it ? Thanks ! ELF
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    For Sale: Red's Direct Heat Smoker/Grill $700

    RED: Absolutely a work of ART! I would of bought it in a heart beat ! Atlantic City, NJ is a bit too far!? DAMN! LOL Went to a good home ! Enjoy Big W ! AMEN>
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    Looking for a simple Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Finally going to grill the Chicken thighs. Looked @ some recipes: Using Ketchup, tomato sauce, as a base ? Onions, Green peppers, garlic, Molasses, sugar, Spices: salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, ? Not sure what else ? LOL ! Any other ideas folks ? PS: Not very spicy or...
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    Chicken Thighs : Looking for a different cook ?

    HI! I checked the Tatonka Dust out, But has MSG! NOPE! Ashamed, it looks like a very good mix ! OH WELL? Thanks ELF
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    Chicken Thighs : Looking for a different cook ?

    Hi! Looking for a different flavor to grill chicken thighs ! Tired of the Italian dressing and bbq sauce . Grilling !? We are suppose to get rain for the next few days ? AMEN! WE NEED IT! Might have to use the oven in house ? Which is OK? Any ideas ? I wanted to surprise the family with a...
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    Pork smoking

    Pork: Grill on a Gaser. 250 ish. Very hard to go lower temp, gas will not stay ignited. I rack the pork with a pan under Neath. Add half inch of apple juice/cider the entire cook, adding water only to pan when needed. Place pan indirect from heat. Pull the pork in the pan when it hits 190...
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    What’s Cooking for Mothers Day?

    NY steak Grilled Shrimp Green Beans and Taters
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    What’s Cooking for Mothers Day?

    Hi ! Happy Mother Day to everyone! Remember on our Honeymoon, the Midnight Buffet on our cruise!? After 40 years? Guess it’s still here! 1AM : Eating dinner after I serve my family! AMEN !
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    R.I.P.

    Rec Tec has a sale on now. Pellet A bit pricey, But I hear they are worth it ? The Deckboss 800 looks nice. Its a midsize with a 2nd shelf. Mostly Stainless Steel : Barrel and Grates. $849 , $100 off with free shipping. They have a smaller 400, lacks the 2nd shelf. Also a larger 1100 which...
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    Supper...

    That,s what I am talking about ! All from scratch ! Looks GREAT! Enjoy them Dogs !
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    Throwdowns and such

    FYI: PORK SALE! @ Shop Rite. $1.49 with the Digital Card! Pork loin I believe ? Not really sure. They will cut it to yur likings, roasts, chops, pieces. Ect. Heads up for those that have this locally.
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    Turkey in the Bronco Question

    My Concern is salt content. EX: I water bath a smoked ham a few times changing out the water to lower the salt. before cooking; Guess? Its Yur choice ? My best Grilled turkey was a free range fresh turkey. It was stuffed. No brining: Just on a rack with apple juice below it. Basting after 2...
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    Turkey in the Bronco Question

    Last thought: I did a grilled indirect Turkey Breast. I put butter that was herbed under the skin. it was on for almost 3 hours @ 300 to 350, grill temp. with a smoker chips box . kept the meat nice and moist. I basted it after 1 1/2 hr,then ever 30 mins Not sure if that changes things with...
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    Throwdowns and such

    HI! I am a newby to this group. Throwdown : The last I thought was not even close ? I ask you ? Take the steak and add it on a plain white plate ? Then tell me what steak was #1? I am an educated Rest/Hotel Mgt. alumni, More importantly worked in many kitchens. Some I single handedly pumped...
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