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  1. hawtsauc3

    Saturday beef chuck riblets

    Not a lot to talk about here because I honestly don't do much with these bad boys. Around xmas I first spotted "beef chuck riblets" at walmart for around $7 a pack. I'm usually skeptical on their meat but game them a go and they turned out pretty good. I saw a bunch on sale the other week and...
  2. hawtsauc3

    Cryovac'd ribs - safe to go by sell by date?

    Went to Walmart, yes Walmart, never thought it'd say that, for some beef chuck ribs. I got them a while back and while I'm skeptical on a lot of walmart meat they were dang good. Anyway, the plan is to cook them up next weekend and I noticed the sell by date is next month! Is it really safe to...
  3. hawtsauc3

    Xmas Beef ribs in 1° weather, no problem!

    Well I've honestly never made beef ribs before, so I'm very very curious to see how these bad boys taste, they're just finishing up as I type this, but the WSM can handle freezing weather without issue. I did use more fuel than normal but not nearly as much as I thought, so lesson learned, if...
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    Defrosted ham- can i refereeze?

    I know the rule of thumb on most meat is if you defrost it then cook it before you refreeze it but what about ham? I took a tiny presliced one (2.5lber) out, but i've since been given instructions that we needed a spiral cut for xmas. The ham hasn't been opened yet, am I better off leaving this...
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    Reheat beef ribs? Best method?

    So tomorrow I am attempting beef ribs for my first time ever. It will be an adventure on the WSM as I'll really be putting the new fireboard drive 2 through it's paces with the projected 5 degree day. But assuming that I don't fail, what's going to be the best method for reheating? I was...
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    Smoking Chuck Roast - how long?

    I've dialed in my process on ribs and chicken pretty well but not so much with beef. I've done chuck roasts before but the first time was pretty dry and the 2nd time I cheated and finished in a crock pot, which I might do if I have to. That said, if i'm trying to avoid the cheater method and...
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    Which controllers are compatible with the pit viper fan?

    Is there a running list somewhere of which controllers are compatible with the pit viper fan? I started with a partyq to see if a controller was right for me and I love it, but the fan is a little weak and im getting more open to just hooking up power. that said i like having the guru adapter...
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    BBQGuru - DigiqDX3 vs Dynaq?

    So currently a guru owner (party q) and it's been awesome for the most part. Originally I wanted a battery powered unit, but as I am setting up in the driveway more often than not, the necessity of an extension cord isn't as big of an issue. Which has brought me to deciding if I should now...
  9. hawtsauc3

    Anyone make the switch from charcoal? Experiences?

    Just curious how many on here have made the switch from charcoal and if so what were your experiences? What do you like, what don't you like? I'm currently a WSM owner but I'm debating making the switch. I LOVE the flavor that I can get but I am not a fan of the effort needed to setup the smoker...
  10. hawtsauc3

    Got the week off so I decided to make some pork ribs!

    I hadn't smoked any food in a while so I decided to fire up the smoker. I am experimenting with a turkey breast on the lower rack, I don't expect that to turn out great, but threw on some Ribs for a nice backup plan. This is only the 3rd time that I'll be making spare ribs so hopefully they turn...
  11. hawtsauc3

    Dry rub turkey breast day before?

    I know most recipes are based upon wet brining poultry, but since I’m just doing a breast would there be any problem in dry rubbing a turkey breast and keeping it in a ziplock in the fridge overnight?
  12. hawtsauc3

    Turkey Breast, when to defrost?

    I have next week off and want to fire up the smoker on Monday to cook up some ribs for the week and get an old turkey breast cooked up. However I can't decide on when to take the turkey breast out of the freezer. would it make more sense to do that today if i want to cook on monday or tomorrow...
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    Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub - i'm impressed

    First time using killer hogs The BBQ Rub and man was I impressed with using it. I was extremely skeptical given it was $17 for a bottle thanks to shipping. I really can't wait till they start getting it in stores. Anyway I'll admit i haven't used a ton of rubs, because i've never been super...
  14. hawtsauc3

    Anyone use Hormel ribs - good or bad?

    Finally went to the store today and saw some meat that wasn't an insane price as they had some hormel spare ribs on sale. Not a real "sale" for pre-covid but given how expensive everything has been I can live with finding racks for around $10 a piece. Anyway i bought 4 and threw them in the...
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    WSM hinge review - Chargriller acorn

    Shared this over on TVWBB but figured some folks over here might appreciate it as well. A while back I had read a review on the acorn chargriller hinge fitting an 18.5" WSM for $13. Mind mind was blown at the price so I ordered it and I can attest it does in fact work. However I will say the all...
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    Has the WSM been dethroned?

    I hope this can remain civil but its an interesting thing i've noticed as almost all I see exclusively is the MB 560 posts, so what do you think, has the WSM finally been dethroned?
  17. hawtsauc3

    Another successful attempt at pork ribs

    Well I took the day off and with nothing better to do and a whole hog on the way I took the last 2 racks of ribs out of the freezer and fired up the WSM again. The ribs turned out almost perfect and are probably the best overall batch I’ve made to this point, albeit a bit salty (more on that in...
  18. hawtsauc3

    Partyq discontinued, digiq might be next

    Man am I glad I ordered my partyq when I did. It looks like it just got discontinued this week and given the price slashing on digiq that might be next. If anyone’s debating on the older units instead of wanting app based now might be the time
  19. hawtsauc3

    2 spatchcocked chickens - what sort of timeframe am I looking at?

    It's finally supposed to be 60 in MN on Sunday, so I picked up 2 whole birds to try to make for my first time. I'm just curious what sort of time frame i'm looking at for these birds. I'm hoping they're something I could get done in 4 hours or less, but any input is appreciated. I plan on...
  20. hawtsauc3

    WSM vent hole cover options for bbq guru?

    I’m just curious if anyone has better solutions for covering the vent holes when using a bbq guru besides tape. I ordered a party q but I’m not a fan of using aluminum tape. for background if it matters I have no issue doing the process manually except my SO likes to want to go shopping at...
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