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  1. gixxerfrk

    LavaRock Minion Method Basket Review

    This makes much more sense, wish that would have been explained before I bought it but oh well.
  2. gixxerfrk

    LavaRock Minion Method Basket Review

    You are correct, it is LavaLock. My mistake.
  3. gixxerfrk

    Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

    Almost but not quite. You would need some coriander, celery seed, and probably some herbs like thyme, basil, oregano, etc.
  4. gixxerfrk

    Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

    That’s exactly what they are supposed to be! I wanted a little bit of sweet with a nutty finish And that’s exactly what I got.
  5. gixxerfrk

    Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

    The clove really added an amazing finishing touch!
  6. gixxerfrk

    Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

    Finished product.
  7. gixxerfrk

    LavaRock Minion Method Basket Review

    Some time ago I had purchased a LavaRock Minion Method Basket on the recommendation of some people here because I was having trouble with thick, grey smoke using the baskets I had made when I first got my smoker. I am using a Brinkmann Vertical Trailmaster w/side fire box. I can normally pull...
  8. gixxerfrk

    Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

    I got asked to do a smoked surprise meat for Thanksgiving by a friend. They wanted to do the meal early, we’re talking 11 am, so it had to be something fast. I settled on some bacon wrapped meatballs I had done in the past. Unfortunately, I have had a few speed bumps already. The last time I...
  9. gixxerfrk

    Holiday Ribs

    Second rack... cooked as two half racks. They look burnt but really aren’t. Camera will do that to you sometimes. The crust is a little over (a lot over if you are a competition cooker) but had great flavor. They were really tender, very flavorful, and had an amazing smoke ring. I will...
  10. gixxerfrk

    Consistent TBS with charcoal

    Interesting. Sounds like I might be building a new charcoal box soon
  11. gixxerfrk

    Consistent TBS with charcoal

    GMC are you saying that using a box configured like the Okie Joe box you linked to will reduce or eliminate the off gassing that occurs when adding cold charcoal to the hot firebox? I thought the primary purpose of the minion method was to control burn rate or am I mistaken?
  12. gixxerfrk

    Holiday Ribs

    So if a heavy sauce is to be used it’s better to wait until a few minutes before they come off smoker and then add or add right after pulling them?
  13. gixxerfrk

    Holiday Ribs

    Chris, I probably put it on way too soon and should have wrapped them after saucing them. Something to keep in mind for next time.
  14. gixxerfrk

    Holiday Ribs

    So the first rack is out. IT varied from 190-200 based on probing 4 places. The other rack was divided in half pre-cook due to size and was moved to the lower rack as IT was only 170-175 on each half.
  15. gixxerfrk

    Consistent TBS with charcoal

  16. gixxerfrk

    Consistent TBS with charcoal

    I don’t have bad tasting food but simply trying to find ways to improve my craft and make better tasting food.
  17. gixxerfrk

    Consistent TBS with charcoal

    Sorta but not really. I’m separating my baskets with about a 2-3” gap. I’m not sure that would really address my issue on longer cooks though. The KB wants to off gas for about 15-20 minutes while warming up even before igniting producing the TGS.
  18. gixxerfrk

    Holiday Ribs

    What IT do you like to cook to?
  19. gixxerfrk

    Consistent TBS with charcoal

    This topic may have already been covered in great detail so I’ll apologize in advance if I am reposting a well covered question. I use a Brinkmann Vertical Trailmaster w/side fire box. I run two charcoal baskets and typically use Kingsford Blue. In order to cut out guesswork and extra work I...
  20. gixxerfrk

    Holiday Ribs

    Got some baby back ribs in the smoker. Using some Twisted Q Cane ‘N Maple rub with SBR BBQ sauce. Still trying to figure ribs out. Trying to cook at 250’ but struggling to keep temps below 300’ even with CyberQ controller due to 95’+ outside (I think). Any tips or suggestions are greatly...
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