First Smoke of 2014

[pjnla]

Hello folks,

I hope all is well with all the pit master and builders out there. The year is halfway over and I'm just now doing my first real smoke of the year. Tells you what the year has been like so far huh?!! Such is life as they say. I decided to do a little something for my maintenances and operations staff at the college I work at so I put a little something on for them today. Doing a brisket, two pork shoulders, 4 slabs of ribs, and some hot links.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Sounds great, can't wait to see some pics !

 

[pjnla]

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• May 26, 2014

brisket all seasoned and on first

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• May 26, 2014

followed by pork shoulders

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• May 26, 2014

and the ribs

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• May 26, 2014

I have a pretty good rub recipe I swear by now. nothing unusual really. I do add some brown sugar when I apply to pork though

 

[jp61]

 Very nice!

Sounds like you're a great boss.

 Can I come work for you?

 

[pjnla]

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• May 26, 2014

Warming the "ole man" up. I named it that cause of all the grey brick.

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• May 26, 2014

I used pecan as my base, and add white oak for heat and red oak for a good smoke.

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• May 26, 2014

all loaded and smokin

 

[pjnla]

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• May 26, 2014

Now just have to sit and watch the fire and enjoy this 75 degree California day. I'll pull the ribs and wrap then in about an hour.

 

[pjnla]

I try to be. I don't forget where I come from and to appreciate people no matter what their role is at the job. And I learned early in my career, you take care of your secretary and the custodians, and your life will be a hell of a lot easier.

 

[pjnla]

I try to be. I don't forget where I come from and to appreciate people no matter what their role is at the job. And I learned early in my career, you take care of your secretary and the custodians, and your life will be a hell of a lot easier.

 

[smoking b]

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• May 26, 2014

That's a pretty sight 

  I'll follow along to see how everything turns out...

 

[pjnla]

all and all. a good day. used about 1/4 bag of charcoal and 7 sticks mix of pecan and oak. the ole man holds heat pretty good once up to temp. here are the results. still waiting on the brisket.

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• May 26, 2014

ribs

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• May 26, 2014

I snuck in a bottom roast I had in the fridge. came out GOOD!

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• May 26, 2014

links

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• May 26, 2014

pre-shred butts

 

[jp61]

Very nice! Enjoy!

 

[smoking b]

Wow that looks very good man! 

  You are eating very, very well! 

 

[pjnla]

finally got the brisket off

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• May 27, 2014

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• May 27, 2014

 

[pjnla]

I decided last year to step my game up when a guy I met said that he makes his own sauce too. I tinkered with a few recipes till I got it just right. pretty simple. ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, butter. and spices (I use my rub recipe for spice).

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• May 27, 2014

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[pjnla]

 
Wow that looks very good man! 

  You are eating very, very well! 

thanks. much appreciated

 

[pjnla]

 
Very nice! Enjoy!

thanks a million.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Just one heck of a tasty lookin smoke all around..... Great smokin ! Thumbs Up

 

[james gordon]

Great lookin smoke my friend,think I will try to make your BBQ sauce.

 

[pjnla]

Great lookin smoke my friend,think I will try to make your BBQ sauce.

you gotta try it. you will wonder why you have been paying for store bought all this time.

 

[pjnla]

Just one heck of a tasty lookin smoke all around..... Great smokin !

thanks!