well ive returned from california..first time over the pond..wow real gutted i had to come back home you guys are spoilt for choice when it comes to meat..gutting shopping in costco there drooling at the meat counter knowing we were in hotels and no way of cooking any of it
also found safeways supermarkets and also vons which seem to be the same? had a real good selection of meat..tried but other half wouldnt even let me buy a one shot disposable bbq
smokers and bbqs..i was crying wallmart and big hardware shops..crying so much the other half gave in to one request..we purchased some large holdalls and stuffed them with smoking pellets and pecan and mesquite wood chunks up to 23 kg each one! god its all so cheap over there! was a struggle at the airports but i didnt give in and nothing at customs
visted 2 bbq places while there one was..dont shoot me for this but an off stip casino in vegas i know its not the way but have to say the ribs and chicken were great, asked the cook how he done them and he applys the rub overnight, then steams at 275 for 90 mins thens finishes off over the flame bbq with mopping sauce for a few minutes..may not have the true depth of flavour or smoke but they were really good but i suspect its also down to the ribs to start with they must get through tons of them every week
next place was the crossroads smoke house in carmel, more traditional setup, just the same taste and flavour as what ive been doing here, brisket, tri-tip and chicken with the usual sides, so it was good to know ive been getting it right, although i have to say on a good day my brisket was more juicy and im really not into the sweet beans thing, even trying a couple of cans of bushes beans as a little check they were way to sweet for me..brit thing i guess