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  1. ej73

    The Story of My Thanksgiving Turkey

    Figured I'd join in the fun. Here's what I did Wednesday night into Thursday... 12.5lb. Turkey BRINE (14 hours): - Apple Juice - Cold Water - Kosher Salt - Black Peppercorns - Fresh Rosemary - Fresh Thyme - Bay Leaf - Ounce of Bourbon - Garlic Powder - Brown Sugar Then INJECTED: -...
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    Awesome Beef Ribs

    Hey guys, Over the weekend I picked up a nice, thick rack of beef ribs from the butcher shop. This was my second time attempting Beef Ribs, and they turned out freaking great. Here's how it went down: 1. Set my WSM for about 250, fueled by Kingsford Competition coals and Oak Wood. 2. Filled...
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    My First Triple-P

    I finally did the Triple-P - a recipe I learned from the Mixons. It's a pork tenderloin, stuffed with pork sausage, wrapped in bacon with a grape glaze. Didn't take but about 45 minutes on the grill, off-set at 275 to reach temp. The sweet glaze, which is reduced grape juice with a few other...
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    Slow Cooked Wings

    Man, do I love slow-cooking chicken wings on the grill. Spicy home made rub. Off-set, with cherry and peach woods. First set is glazed with Syberg's mustard bbq sauce (STL restaurant) Second set is glazed with Sugarfire's Coffee/BBQ sauce (STL restaurant) Gave them a final minute each side...
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    My Rib Method

    I've been playing with a recipe for the past 10 months or so, and I think I've finally honed in on a winner. Wanted to see what you guys thought of it or if you had any advice/tips to make it even better. Spare Ribs, STL Cut, cooking on a WSM Step 1: Peel that membrane Step 2: Coat in Olive...
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    Turkey Breast Tips

    This coming weekend, I'm gearing up to smoke my first turkey breast. In my opinion, smoked turkey is one of the most underrated delicious meats! (Of course, I'll be doing some red meat on the grill to compliment...) I'm going for a rub that's full of the basics, plus a little paprika and ancho...
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    Chicken Lollipops in Competition?

    Hey guys, I'm on the verge of entering my first competition where I'll be doing chicken. I've never been a big fan of thighs, so I wanted to try my hand at legs. What's your take on doing lollipop style legs for a competition? Was going to do the shallow butter pan, homemade bbq rub, Apple and...
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    A Brinkmann Fail Story

    Tried this little project over the past couple weeks, and thought I'd share. I'm a dedicated WSM guy - but have always wanted an offset, you know, for that big party I'll have maybe every 2 years, lol. I was at the orange big box store, and I saw a Brinkmann mini-offset on the floor, marked...
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    Do You Brine Your BCC?

    Hey guys I'm a big fan of smoking beer can chicken. I usually brine it in salty apple juice (with some herbs and such) for a few hours before rubbing and smoking it with cherry and hickory, sitting on half-a-can of light beer. I actually first witnessed doing it this way from M. Mixon. Am I...
  10. ej73

    Love Everything About My WSM, But ...

    Does anyone else have a top grate that barely fits? I've dropped my meat down into the smoker (once a brisket into the water pan) a few times, before I learned to be extra careful, while messing with the meat. Just a little nudge, and the grate slides off the supports.
  11. ej73

    Newbie from STL

    Hey guys, New member here from St. Louis. Been a grilling fan for many years, and 5 years ago when I finally had my own home and backyard, my hobby has finally begun to take off! Equipment: * Standard Weber Grill for the burgers, dogs, veggies and seafood * WSM - 18.5 incher - this is my...
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