First Time Naked Cook of Ribs and Pork Shoulder

[banderson7474]

So what is your address? lol

Looks great...I am really going to have to look into a good pellet grill when the summer ends (sales??). I have an electric vertical (smoky Hollow) and I can't imagine doing an overnight smoke, I like my sleep too much.

I'm really thinking about the Rec Tec stampede. I would go for the bull but my ok joe is still in good condition.

 

[banderson7474]

Hmmm just looked at the website and the 700 bull base model is only 300 bucks more.

 

[clifish]

Hmmm just looked at the website and the 700 bull base model is only 300 bucks more.

I know...I am kicking myself I saw a basically new rectec 640 or 600 (older model of the 700) for an asking price of $450 on CL...although I am not sure that one had the PID and other new features.

 

[clifish]

There was also a guy on this forum back in June selling his newer yoder 640 with a few upgrades for a grand, he was local to me as well....but a grand for used when the new Bull is about the same...IDK

 

[banderson7474]

There was also a guy on this forum back in June selling his newer yoder 640 with a few upgrades for a grand, he was local to me as well....but a grand for used when the new Bull is about the same...IDK

Yea the first deal I can see but not that 2nd one. I'm with you on if you are gonna spend a grand, might as well go new.

 

[clifish]

Yea the first deal I can see but not that 2nd one. I'm with you on if you are gonna spend a grand, might as well go new.

We will see what the end of summer brings...people clearing their patios of smokers that they got as gifts and then realized it takes some work.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

I personally can not Rave about the Rec Tec RT-700 "Bull" enough. 2 things changed my BBQ dramatically!!! One was the Bull....when you can set a temp and it holds it there with no problems....you can concentrate more on the food than the grill! It is built like a tank. Has the quality to back it up and a customer service dept that should be training every other service dept there is!!

The second thing the has truly elevated my BBQ was you....thats right...all of you guys and gals here on the forum! Everybody here is all goaled towards the same thing....great BBQ and everybody is willing to share their tips and tricks. This thread got started all because sandyut did a remarkable write up about ribs Nekkid. I just had to try it and now I will never wrap a rib again!! Without the education I get here every day...I could not fully utilize the Bull to its fullest capability.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

I'm really thinking about the Rec Tec stampede. I would go for the bull but my ok joe is still in good condition.

Get the Bull my friend....I promise you wont regret it and you love the added size for the bigger smokes you will be doing. And yes you will do them when you see how great that pit performs.

Now that I feel rock solid about my ribs and after last nights raves from the guys....all the guys want to do a rib fest where they all bring a rack of ribs to my house for an all day bbq football party. Thats 8-10 racks of ribs and I can get 10-12 racks of baby backs depending on the size of them on the Bull. So Im going to max that sucker out and go for it!

 

[sandyut]

NU2SMOKE - Rec Tec Bull is it man - could not agree more. I also love mine.

Your cook looks truly awesome! well done on both ribs are pulled pork. sorry I have been slow to respond...work and life and running hot right now.

This is the best group of people! I too have learned so much from people here and their experiences! I cant say that enough. So much support!

 

[sandyut]

Hmmm just looked at the website and the 700 bull base model is only 300 bucks more.

Worth it...to be cliche...buy once cry once. I have filled the grate a couple times on my RT-700. extra room is always nice, running out of room is an issue.

 

[siege]

It's true....bigger is better. You can smoke 2 briskets in the same time as you can smoke one, or, extra shoulders, a couple of extra chickens, or what have you. That makes it more economical than a smaller smoker that has been run twice to produce the same amount of smoked goodness .
Vacuum bagged and frozen, the leftovers can be reheated, saving hours of time, and nobody ever complains about having to eat leftovers, when it's good barbeque done right the first time.
I like to be able to watch a football game on a Sunday afternoon, and enjoy some ribs, or a pulled pork sandwich, thanks to having done the time consuming part weeks or months ago.
Picture having a platter of smoked chicken, pulled pork, baby backs, sliced brisket, and some burnt ends, with little or no effort due to the fact that each was just some extra made with a day's smoke some time ago. That's what I'm talkin' about =)