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  1. cid79

    Curing Ham first time without injecting

    I'm going to butcher shop tonight and picking up a 15lbs ham (hind quarter of pig) I've done a lot of reading to figure out the curing salt amount needed and kosher salt, my question is I don't want to inject I want it to cure just in the solution, how long do I leave it in the cure before it's...
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    Best Commercial Style Trailer Pit

    I am sure this has been asked before, but what is the best commercial style trailer pit out there, using gravity fed technology, and would have a decent size grill on it also?
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    Low and Slow Smoked Prime at a real low temp?

    I have done a few Prime Ribs normally at 225° for several hours and they turn out great, but I was wondering if anyone has smoked a Prime Rib, say at 180° until it reaches 110° IT, and then did a reverse sear, if you have how did it turn out, I am thinking about trying this.
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    Practice run on Prime Rib

    So I had time to practice a prime rib before Thanksgiving, I did this little beauty a 5 pounder. I used a Montana Steak rub on the outside. I cooked it for 4 hours at around 185°-195° and then when it reached around 110° I kicked up the heat to 235°, till it reached 118° IT and then reversed...
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    2nd Annual Kendallville IN BBQ Comp. Bixler Lake Campground

    Here are some pictures of my second competition this year in Kendallville IN, Amatuer event. Please comment on what you think of the competition boxes that I presented to the judges, trying to improve. My Rib box I turned In. My Chicken Box I turned in. We took second...
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    3rd Attempt at a Brisket (Flat & Point) (Q-View)

    This is my 3rd brisket I have ever done, first one came out pretty good, second one was a complete mess, this one actually shined. I don't have any of the prep work, but this was a 12.5 lbs brisket. Just put it on the smoker. Pictured above this is about 7 hours into it. Pictured about...
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    Morel Mushroom Pizza Grilled (Q View)

    I started off by sauté some morels in a pan with butter and salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Got the dough pressed out and put my sauce on and I had some sausage in the fridge as well that I cooked up and put on the bottom with the sauce, I must not of got a picture of that though, but it's...
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    2016 Dark Horse Brewing BBQ Competition

    Just some pictures from this year bbq competition, and a comparison picture from last years to this years.
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    Get to pick up my Shirley Fabrication in 2 1/2 Weeks.

    After months of waiting the time has arrived, I sent my deposit in the first week of August last year, for the March delivery of 2016, after selling my old offset RF to a local restaurant, which will help offset my cost for my new one, I am so stoked be finally getting it. Anyone else out there...
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    (Sirloin Tip Roast) Philly Cheesesteak on Ciabatta Roll

    Went and picked up a few ingredients this past Sunday morning to do a rendition of a Philly Cheesesteak on Ciabatta Roll. Ciabatta Rolls, Red, Green bell peppers, and a yellow onion, and a Sirloin Tip Roast. I seasoned the roast with a just a store bought steak and chop seasoning. and I made...
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    Grilled Ahi Tuna (With Delicious Sides)

    I did a grilled Ahi tuna fillet over some corn and asparagus, with a grilled New York strip, with shrimp scampi. I didn't take any pictures of the prepping or the cooking, but I can tell you everything was grilled on a Weber Kettle Ø22.5", except the corn and asparagus. Thanks for...
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    A Weekend Pork Butt (For the Heck of it)

    1 1/2 hour into it, time to sprits it. The Bush Light helped me cope with the long wait. I did a 4 1/2 pound pork butt bone in, and some baked beans, tied the pork butt up with some butcher twine, did a simple rub for it salt, pepper, garlic salt, smoked paprika, chili...
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    Pork and Venison Stew Labor Day Weekend

    I know this isn't smoking food, but I did two amazing stew over Labor Day Weekend. I did pork loin in one and venison steaks in the other, both with a gravy and baby portabella mushrooms, red potatoes, celery, carrots, and I think I put some onion in with it, put them over the fire...
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    Anyone heard of Holy Smoker Pits

    I sold my smoker, now I am in the market for a new one, I have been talking to Holy Smoker Pits, they have a website and a facebook page, Just wondering if anyone has heard of them, they use 3/8" thick steel for there smokers, I am getting a custom one that I drew up for a layout. what does...
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    Competiton Ribs and Brisket (Dark Horse Brewing Company) (Q View)

    I am putting this thread under ribs, because well I love ribs. So if this belongs somewhere else let me know. Ok my friend and I did the Dark Horse Brewing Company BBQ Competition. (Pro Division) 1st time in the pro division There were 30 pros and 40 amateurs. Please post responses, tweaks or...
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    Dark Horse Brewing Company BBQ Competition (Marshall MI)

    Any one from here going to, or in the Dark Horse Brewing Company BBQ Competition in (Marshall MI)?
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    Grilled Chicken Salad

    I didn't do nothing fancy or anything over the weekend, I did however do a nice grilled chicken salad. I just added salt and pepper and some roasted garlic and herbs. I pulled the chicken at 165° and let it rest for about 10 minutes while I made the salad part up. (Used Apple Wood Chunks...
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    Pulled Pork Over the Weekend (Q-View)

    Did a 9# Pork Butt this weekend along with a slab of baby back ribs for my dad. made a injection sauce and rub for the pulled pork I made a brine and brined it over night. Added the rub and injection to it the morning of the smoke Just put it on 7 hours in to the smoke Made a...
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    Bacon Burger chili cheese Dogs (Q-View)

    Over the weekend I didn't do anything fancy, however I did have enough in the fridge to make some bacon burger dogs. Just as they sound seasoned burger wrapped around a hot dog and then bacon wrapped around the burger and seasoned.  Bought some pretzel hot dog buns, warmed them up made...
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    My First Bone In Pork Loin (Lot of Q View)

    Well I bought my first 7 pound bone pork loin to try, took the skin off the back as you would do ribs of course, no body wants to eat that nasty thing. It wasn't French out so I did that my first time at that as well not to bad. Light coating with olive oil, and I put salt, pepper...
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