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  1. BrianGSDTexoma

    Cutting Tri-Tip for Freezing

    So I picked up this 4 lb Tri-Tip for $5.77 lb. I want to divide it to freeze. I thinking of cutting it like this? I would actual like to cut in 3 pieces if possible? Guess I could just cut some up for Pho like I did last time.
  2. BrianGSDTexoma

    Playa Del Carmen Trip Report

    Had a great time on vacation with brother and his wife as we always do but glad to be home. We mostly ate at La Tarraya which is next to where the ferry goes to Cozumel. Mostly a local people place. Fish and seafood cooked perfectly. Fish has different sauces and they all good. Margaritas...
  3. BrianGSDTexoma

    Mexico Bound Tomorrow

    Man my stomach been a mess the last week. I really do not like the travel part of vacations and been fairly nervous especially with this government shutdown. Would suck to get flight canceled coming home. Throw on top of that not knowing what I going to do about health ins next year. Oh well...
  4. BrianGSDTexoma

    Asking For Prayers for a Friend

    One of our River Rats, Larry in the hospital with a bad heart. For anyone that inclines to prayer I am asking a prayer for him, positive energy I like to think of it. He does some cooking and smoking on the side to help make some money. Always bringing left over fish and smoked meats to us on...
  5. BrianGSDTexoma

    Smoked Sloppy Joes

    I been making these Diet Cola Sloppy Joes for many years. Smoked a couple burgers at 225 for a hour. I took a bite and could of just stopped here and made a burger. Ended up eating two they where so good. Edit: Some wanted recipe: I do add black pepper and cayenne. I use 80/20 and the fat...
  6. BrianGSDTexoma

    Tri-Tip and Okra

    Everything turned out really good. I am a Ribeye guy but that Tri-Tip had such great flavor and was nice and tender. Had a really nice smoke flavor. Now I wish I would of bought more. Okra was really good also as was sweet potato.
  7. BrianGSDTexoma

    What to do with Okra

    Friend bringing me some Okra from his garden. Normally I just buy the frozen pre-breaded and pan fry. I cant stand slimy okra!
  8. BrianGSDTexoma

    Playa Del Carmen Suggestions

    Tried outside forum and gave up with the rude people so thought I would try here. Going to Playa Del Carmen with my brother and his wife end of month. I know some of you have been. I did go a couple years ago and now have an idea of the place. Looking for suggestions? We go through a lot of...
  9. BrianGSDTexoma

    Such Great People on this Forum

    It is so nice to be on a forum with such great people! I getting ready to go to Playa Del Carmen Mexico and on a couple forums figuring things out. Some people can just be cruel!
  10. BrianGSDTexoma

    Cutting Tri-tip for One

    I have a frozen Tri-tip. I normally do the sink full of water to thaw everything. It only me eating and hate to cook the whole thing. Guess I can cut in half and re-freezer other half?
  11. BrianGSDTexoma

    Quick Pork Steak

    I seen this Head Country Premium Marinade on Amazon and since I love Head Country BBQ sauce I had to try it. Started marinading in the morning. Grilled on my Old Weber Silver B. Sometimes that thing gets to hot. I like most my Pork Steaks medium. I did 4 minutes on one side and 90 seconds...
  12. BrianGSDTexoma

    Cowboy Kent Rollins has new TV series Cast Iron Cowboy

    I am big fan of Kent Rollin's. I was watching "The Cowboy Breakfast That Won the West | Authentic Huevos Rancheros" this morning and he announced a new series "Cast Iron Cowboy". I am looking forward to watching it. On Dish its on the Outdoor Channel 396.
  13. BrianGSDTexoma

    Hatch Chile Stacked Enchiladas

    Thanks to Eric, @SmokinEdge for the idea. Fried up some onions and hamburger. Why is it seems every time I get Roberts, @tx smoker taco seasoning out the bottle is empty? I was trying to decide whether to make Eric's, John's or Roberts sauce in the morning. Well after working around the...
  14. BrianGSDTexoma

    More Meatloaf

    What do you do when you find Ground Beef at HEB for $1.99 a pound? You make meatloaf. Made Chef John's Ultimate Mashed Potatoes and Roberts, @tx smoker port gravy along with some green beans and Keith's famous Buck's onion. Did not have a sweet onion so used regular. It did not caramelize...
  15. BrianGSDTexoma

    BBQ Brawl

    Just finished up this season. I thoroughly enjoyed it this year! So many great cooks. I have to get some of those recipes from the final. All three of finalist where winners!
  16. BrianGSDTexoma

    Brisket Score

    Have not bought a brisket in very long time. Guess I got spoiled on the cheap ones we use to get. Got this for 50% off this morning. A nice 7.5 lb point. Guess it will wait until this weekend. I normal give most of it away to friends but I think I will freeze some of this one. Might be a...
  17. BrianGSDTexoma

    If It Wasn't For Bad Luck...

    I swear after having to replace TV, AVR, Health Ins and now my hard drive on pc went bad. I ready for this stuff to take a break! I guess what do they say "It could be worse"
  18. BrianGSDTexoma

    Medical Insurance

    I got a call from my Doctor office saying they will not take Market Place ins next year. I turn 65 in June. I will have to get on Medicare as soon as possible. Not even sure if I got to find another doctor, PCP to put on my Market Place application? There nobody around here to get. This Sucks!
  19. BrianGSDTexoma

    Keto Clam Chowder

    I based this off Jeff's, Ham Chowder. I used the juice from 3 small cans of minced clams for broth. There was about 1 and 3/4 cups juice in those. Not much clam. This is better than the classic! Used some Old Bay in the onion and cayenne in the soup . Ate 2 bowls and could of had another...
  20. BrianGSDTexoma

    Just Some Smoked Cured Chicken Breast

    I really like curing chicken and turkey. Put couple split breast in Pop's low salt for a week. Just dropped the breast in frozen. Rinsed and soaked in water for one hour than let dry for about 6 hours in fridge. Set recteq to 225. Had some problem with high temps for some reason. Was...
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