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  1. BrianGSDTexoma

    Just a Simple Breakfast

    Had to try out my new Hexclad pans. Bacon cooked perfectly. No curls. I normally a Bacon Wave mircowave cooker. Hashbrowns next. Not use to how slick these are and messed up the flip. Tried to talk myself into doing eggs in the pan but I love these 4 hole pans. Cook perfectly...
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    Any Android Geeks?

    I just went from a Moto G 2023 to a 2025 model with android 16. I play music at the river on my Block Rocker using Spotify. I cant not figure out how to stop calls and messages from coming through my speaker. I have spent hours now trying to figure it out even going through support. Phone...
  3. BrianGSDTexoma

    Sous Vide Chuck Tender

    Thought I would go ahead and post how this turned out. Thanks to all for the help. Pretty tasty. Did some roasted butternut squash and yellow potato to go with. This will make some good roast beef sammies.
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    Over The Top Chili

    Finally cold enough to make Chili. Last year I made some OTT Chili and turned out pretty good. Thought give it another try. I had combined Jake's and someone else recipe than used Chimayo and Ancho for the chili powders. Turned out good again. Jake's chili one of the best I have done. I...
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    Sous Vide Tri-Tip?

    I picked up what has the shape a Tri-Tip but they calling it a Chuck Tender. What ever it is I want to sous vide. Anyone recommendations on seasoning and time at temp? I thinking a dry brine but not sure what seasoning to use? I see where @LoydB used Hardcore Carnivore but I open to...
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    Hot Tub Leak

    So I have a 2002 Sundance Cameo spa. Been fighting a small leak. Had one at the intake of one of the pumps and put new O-Rings in and fixed it. Still have leak where I can not see it. Was going to retire it. Got a quote for $350 to take it out from back patio. going to have to remove fence...
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    Rhodes Frozen Bread Loaf Dough recipe?

    I always loved those rhodes frozen bread loaf dough. I usually make around the holidays. Can not find any this year. Bread is soft and makes great turkey sammies and toast. Anyone have recipe that would be close to to it?
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    Looking to Finish Up My Jalapeno Hot Sauce

    Only been a week but fermentation seems to be about done. Do I need to go more time? I checked ph and one is 3.5 and other is 3.7. Was kind of wanting to have ready before Thanksgiving. Also when I process what all should I add? From what I have seen you add some brine and maybe vinegar and...
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    Cured and Smoked Ham Hocks?

    Cured in pop's low salt brine for a week. Smoked at 225 with tube until 165. In the past I have done them to 145 but they did not get tender like the store bought in a pot of beans so decided to try 165 this time. Friend gave me some Colorado Pinto Beans. Some of these should make a good pot...
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    Low Carb Jalapeno Pepper Jelly & More

    Inspired from David, @DRKsmoking. I wanted to make low carb. I kind of winged it but turned out really good. This what I ended up using. 3 cups Red Pepper Diced 10 Jalapeno's Diced 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 water 3 cups Allulose/Monkfruit blend 6 Tbsp Ball Low Sugar Pectin That food chopper works...
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    Blackened Seasoning Recipe

    I have always loved Chef Paul Blackened Redfish seasoning but getting hard to find in stores. I did a blacked catfish using Zatarain's New Orleans Style Blackened Seasoning last night and man was it salty! I can get chef Paul from amazon but maybe time to just make my own? Anyone have a...
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    Canned Jalapeno's Recipe - Hot Sauce and Pickled Done

    A friend gave me a couple gallons worth of jalapeno's. Guess I need to can them. Anyone have a recipe for this?
  13. BrianGSDTexoma

    Anyone Know Anything about Molina Healthcare Ins?

    Trying to figure out a Health Plan for next year. Looking at this but never heard of them? Sent doctor message to see if they take.
  14. 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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  19. 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.
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    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!
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