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  1. wahoowad

    120-flip 120-flip 120-flip 120-flip

    At 57 I still can't reliably reproduce a perfect steak. The best I've been doing recently is the 120-flip method, starting with a nice thick steak: sear 120 seconds, then flip sear 120 seconds, then flip sear 120 seconds, then flip sear 120 seconds, then done Sometimes I reduce the last 2...
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    How to season a mild steel cooking grate?

    I am having a custom mild steel cooking grate made for my smoker. At what temp do you suggest I season it? I think once I get it seasoned it will be OK because I usually do not bother cleaning my smoker cooking grates and the accumulation of fat keeps everything coated real nice :emoji_smiley:
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    Denver steak - grill or smoke them?

    I bought a pack of Denver Steaks that look pretty well marbled. Any suggestions to cook? Seeing mixed advice online, some say a great cut to grill and others suggesting they can be tough.
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    Recs for good value cabinet smoker?

    I like smoking with charcoal and lump and have a steady supply of quality splits/chunks. What's a good value priced retail cabinet smoker for a backyard bbq'er? Currently using a MB800 but getting that itch to move on to something else. Want enough space to do 4 racks of ribs, or 2 briskets (not...
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    Extra layer of fat and meat sometimes on spareribs?

    In my area I usually have to buy cryovac multi-packs of spareribs so can't get a good look at each rack to try and get something with relatively even thickness. Lately I've received racks that seem to have an extra layer of fat and then meat on top and these never cook well for me. That fat...
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    Separating flat and point

    I'm tired of watching my flats temp past 208+ while my point is still in the mid 190's. I feel like it causes my flats to be dry while the point is still finishing. I want to give a try at separating the point from the flat for a couple smokes and see how it goes. Should I split and cook...
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    Masterbuilt 800 wifi and bluetooth question

    Fired up my new MGS 800 today and got the app connected while performing the factory recommended seasoning process. I think I was able to successfully connect it to my WIFI and my iPhone could see/control the MGS 800, but I also noted it was connected over Bluetooth as well. So was I...
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    Which gravity smoker?

    I have always preferred a charcoal style smoker but have been using my pellet smoker more and more these past couple years and my WSM less and less. Now I’m just learning about these gravity fed smokers and thinking of getting one. Initially I’m looking at a Masterbuilt 800 but curious if there...
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    Advice for 1st time beef cheek cook tomorrow?

    I have some beef cheeks I plan to smoke tomorrow to make tacos that evening. How long should I smoke them before putting in a braise for the rest of the cook? I was thinking of something like 200 degrees for 3 hours or so to get some smoke on them, then braise at 250 for about 5 hours. Sound...
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    What's a step up from Campchef/Traeger level? Time to upgrade

    In 2.5 years I've had nothing but problems from my Campchef...too many failed parts and now it's starting to rust away. I consider Campchef and Traeger and others in that price range to be entry level big-box store products designed for casual users. I smoke enough that I want to now buy a step...
  11. wahoowad

    I like dry rub ribs. Suggestions for a rub?

    Lately really enjoying dry rub ribs and forgoing any sauce or glaze. Any suggestions for a prepared rub that might be suited for dry rub?
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    How are spareribs diferent than babybacks?

    I've always smoked babybacks and have that pretty much down. I thought I'd try some spareribs and bought a package of St. Louis cut from Costco. I think I got a funky batch so can't tell if my first attempt is representative of St. Louis cut. My rack was uneven... thin for about half the rack...
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    Where to buy beef ribs online?

    My Costco doesn't carry them and the only grocery store in town that carries them wants 8.99/lb. I'd be interested in any online sources to order them. Thanks
  14. wahoowad

    Will a Lang offset run like a WSM using charcoal?

    I’ve used a Weber WSM for years and like how I can usually get a brisket or butts done using one load of charcoal. I’m interested in a new smoker like a Lang 36” offset patio cooker or maybe a Meadow Creek SQ36 offset. I want something where I can lift open the lid and have the meat on a shelf...
  15. wahoowad

    Where can I order both Heaven Made Products and Meat Church rubs?

    Time to order more rubs. Can’t find a place selling both Heaven Made Products rubs and Meat Church rubs. Anybody know of a a place???
  16. wahoowad

    Looking for classes in Virginia

    Hi. I’m interested in finding some smoking classes to attend in Virginia. I did a nice brisket class earlier this year that was helpful, would like to find more.
  17. wahoowad

    Mixed readings with Thermapen Mk. 4

    I have a new Thermapen Mk. 4 and have had some odd usage out of it, and today I decided to be very focused on the readings it produced. I have some beef ribs that were close to ready so I checked them with the ThermaPen. I keep getting different results that vary by a significant amount. It...
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    Advice needed for pork belly

    I’ve only had pork belly from one place but I love it. It comes sliced about 1/4” thick with a nice texture on both sides as if it was lightly fried after being smoked. That is just a guess, but since it has that texture on both sides of the wide part of the slice I’m assuming it was run past a...
  19. wahoowad

    Bison short ribs cook fast?

    today I put a plate of bison short ribs in the smoker at 250. I’m just over the 3 hour mark and they are already at 195. My plan had been to wrap at 165 thinking they might need a little extra help to get tender, but I appear to have shot past that. So I still wrapped just now but expect they...
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    Vacation brisket with no smoker available. Oven?

    Going to a beach vacation house with family, the place only has a super cheap grill that has zero chances of being converted to doing an offset cook. And our car will already be packed to the gills so no room to squeeze my WSM in it. I'm sure I can do a lowandslow in the oven even if it won't...
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