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  1. sparkee

    HELP!! PP and Pulled Chicken for Bday Party

    I am preparing for my son's 2nd Birthday party and I am a little intimidated with the meat prep. I'll start with the overall plan: Party is June 14th at a large park shelter. We expect 31 adults and 27 kids (ages 0-14). All family!! Lol! Party starts a noon and will probably last until dark...
  2. sparkee

    2nd Bacon. Pops brine. OK Joe

    Well I just got a fresh whole hog yesterday and decided to get some bacon started right away. The first batch from 2 weeks ago turned out fantastic but it's already gone and I have since gotten a new smoker so here it goes: Started with 2 cuts from the belly. Keep in mind that I am in no way...
  3. sparkee

    what kind of wood to use for heat?

    I picked up a new to me smoker today and plan to use wood for heat now rather than charcoal. Wondering what kind of wood should I use for my heat source. I had a good load of applewood already for the smoke Here is the new smoker:
  4. sparkee

    1st Bacon smoke success! on ECB

    Just finished my 1st bacon smoke last night. Huge success! Best bacon I have ever had. I only took 2 pictures once finished since I just joined the forum and hadn't planned on posting... But it turned out so good I must share... Here's the process I followed: Started with 2 slabs about 3.5 lbs...
  5. sparkee

    Hello From Iowa!

    Hello all! I just started smoking in March of 15 and so far I have had mixed results but more than anything I have enjoyed the learning process. I live in central Iowa and I have been using the brinkman El Cheapo so far. I made The basic mods to it to get it up and going but it's a constant...
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