Got Her Out And Took Her For A Ride

[JckDanls 07]

The Tractor that is



I was asked to cook for our neighbors Celebration Of Life for his wife... You know me... Of course I said yes...

I started at 0730 (at my house) by putting on 2 briskets (flats) and a rack of baby back ribs (another neighbor wanted these for later at home)...
Ribs were just SPOG.. Front brisket is with Jeff's Texas rub... The back one is with a buddy of mines rub (Dirty Dust)...



And in they go



At about 1100 I drove her on over to the neighbors house where the celebration was to take place...



Another buddy brought his smoker and did 8 boston butts... He doesn't do a traditional smoke... He puts each one in an individual pan and covers with foil right from the get go... Cooks hot and done in about 3 hrs... SPOG, Lawrys, and a bag of Lipton's Onion soup (dry)...



Right before I drove her over I put a Ham on to make my maple bourbon ham... Wrapped the briskets at about 2pm (165`)... They were done around 4-4:30... Into the cooler they went...

At the 2 hr mark I did a shuffle and took a pic



Wrapped the briskets at about 2pm (165`)... They were done around 4-4:30... Into the cooler they went...
Started Slicing at about 5:30.... Here's where I'm going to get the ''Awwwww Mannn''... As most know I'm not big on taking pictures to begin with... Welp... I started with the ham and got a pic of it.. but... Once my hands got dirty I wasn't stopping to take more pics... So with that I'll say I'm sorry now...



Welp.... She's back home in the tractor shed now awaiting another ride...

Thanks for looking...

 

[pineywoods]

Looks good glad you got her out for a spin

 

[smokin peachey]

Everything looks delicious. I like when you get the tractor out of the shed.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Looks fantastic Kieth. Really have always liked that tractor smoker. Reminds me of the old JD model A. The meal looks worthy for sure. Nice work.

 

[gmc2003]

Looks good from here. I hope the ham didn't come from Arnold Ziffle poor little fella.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[bmudd14474]

Looks great Keith.

 

[oscar]

Whenever the subject of smoker builds comes up among friends I try to find pictures of that one. Finally got it bookmarked. I joined about the time you were building it, if I remember correctly.....still love it, and glad you didn't paint it. There was debate at the time. Sorry it had to come out for a death, but glad she got some use.

 

[Fueling Around]

Nice to smoke for the neighbor.
Sucks the other person doesn't smoke and just fast cooks. I hope the guests realize the difference.
I saw that smoker in action at the 2022 S FL Gathering. The paint is from the former life as a compressor tank.

From the title I thought you took the wife out for a ride on the golf car.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Thanks fellers for the comments and the likes ... greatly appreciated...

I try to find pictures of that one.

The build thread is in my signature below

From the title I thought you took the wife out for a ride on the golf car.

She's doing much better and gets out in the golf cart all the time now....
Thanks John...

 

[GaryHibbert]

I've never seen your tractor before Keith--really impressed!! On my way to check out the build.
Gary

 

[Buckeyedude]

Very cool! What is the farthest you have traveled with it? Great cook by the way!

 

[KimberlyO]

Looks awesome! I, too, am sorry it was for such a somber occasion. Food always brings people together for remembrance and comfort.

 

[JLeonard]

Love that tractor cooker. And food looks great. Y'all gave the lady a great send off.

Jim

 

[TKOBBQ1]

Good looking food.

 

[seenred]

Great cook Keith! Really like that smoker!

Red

 

[flatbroke]

Very nice of you to do this. the Smoker and food look great.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Thanks everybody for the comments and the likes... I really enjoy using it,,, It runs like a top... NEVER have to adjust intakes... Just throw a split in when needed...

What is the farthest you have traveled with it?

I can't actually drive it... I pull it with lawn mower or golf cart... Trailer it for anything further...

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome Juster on your part Keith. Nice looking cook.

Warren

 

[crazymoon]

JD07, Wow ,your smoker is a beauty and the smoked goodies look delicious!

 

[Winterrider]

Love the tractor !