My Daughter is a PelletHead (almost)

The_Kapn · Aug 14, 2013

My DAU and GrandSon were here awhile back from OR and she fell in love with my PG500.
She has always been a grill girl and has worn out several gassers over the years.
So, I bought her a PG500 of her very own.

It arrived late Monday.

Yes--that is a "party hat" on top 8)
She is "stoked" about her new grill.

Due to work and family stuff, it will be a few days till they get it unpacked and ready to go.
We have been doing phone call and email training on how to cook on it and get the most out of it.
She is catching on quickly.

Will post more as it progresses.

Proud PAPA here! 8)

TIM

deguerre · Aug 14, 2013

Boy. Going from can't be bothered to just gotta have one THAT fast papa? :-D

Cool.

:thumb:

oifmarine2003 · Aug 14, 2013

Nice. I think I may be your long lost son and I really want one too......

nucornhusker · Aug 14, 2013

Very cool gift! That will be one that gives back for years.

deguerre · Aug 14, 2013

oifmarine2003 said:
Nice. I think I may be your long lost son and I really want one too......

I was gonna say something similar, but decided not to mess with a potential (I'm assuming Kapn has a few hours in these...) former Cobra pilot...

oifmarine2003 · Aug 14, 2013

deguerre said:
I was gonna say something similar, but decided not to mess with a potential (I'm assuming Kapn has a few hours in these...) former Cobra pilot...

Plus, he is pretty close to you in Florida. I am all the way up by Chicago. A Cobra can't fly that far.....

The Pig's Blanket · Aug 14, 2013

Great gift!

Harbormaster · Aug 14, 2013

You're a good dad, Kapn!

Hope she enjoys the new cooker, and I can't wait to see pics of it.

The_Kapn · Aug 14, 2013

deguerre said:
I was gonna say something similar, but decided not to mess with a potential (I'm assuming Kapn has a few hours in these...) former Cobra pilot...

Not that it matters, but YUP--"oddles" of hours in them. I was an Attack Helicopter kinda guy for almost my whole career. 8)

We also sent her a care package.
Some Plowboys Jerk which they fell in love with while here. She is going to be using McCormick's most of the time. Readily available and not bad seasonings overall.

A second (she has one already) Taylor remote thermometer with a spare probe. I heat shrinked both probes for her.

A ThermoPen.

Three BBQ cookbooks with a big WARNING. Told her that most of the recipes were way to complicated and to use them as a "concept" and for ideas only.
She is gonna be calling me before she ventures into new "recipes" for meats, fish, veggies, and fruits. I am "hammering in the basics" of cooking, so she will be self-sufficient quickly. 8)

Gonna be fun to watch her progress.

TIM

deguerre · Aug 14, 2013

deguerre said:
Boy. Going from can't be bothered to just gotta have one THAT fast papa? :-D

Cool.:thumb:

Wait! Now I get it.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2547782&postcount=1

"No desire to BUY one"...
That was a key phrase. :becky:

Glad she has a daddy that looks after her best interests in spite of herself. :thumb::thumb:

aawa · Aug 14, 2013

Can I be your son and get one of those from you? :laugh:

That is awesome that you have her started on the road to bbq obsession and what a great tool for your first smoker!

The_Kapn · Aug 14, 2013

deguerre said:
Wait! Now I get it.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2547782&postcount=1

"No desire to BUY one"...
That was a key phrase. :becky:

Glad she has a daddy that looks after her best interests in spite of herself. :thumb::thumb:

What happened was that she went home and cooked some ribs and appetizers (with my 9 y/o GrandSon's help/supervision) in the oven like I showed them on the smoker.
Kids apparently got all over her to accept my offer so they could have "real" BBQ like GrandPa TIM makes. 8)

Time will tell.

TIM

deguerre · Aug 14, 2013

Well now. That was pretty humble.

For a pilot.:wink:

Seriously though, good on you.

PatAttack · Aug 14, 2013

Way to go, Kapn!

That's an excellent gift with the goodies thrown in for good measure!:thumb:

nucornhusker · Aug 14, 2013

Once you get used to home cooked barbecue, there is no other way.

Nice to see that "The Jerk" is getting good use. :thumb:

Tonybel · Aug 14, 2013

Your a good man!

Big George's BBQ · Aug 14, 2013

That is an awesome gift You will have a great time following the progress of your daughter and Grandson

fingerlickin' · Aug 14, 2013

That's awesome Kapn, but you better watch it! Next time she comes around she's gonna be teaching YOU all those complicated recipes outta those cookbooks.

A fantastic gift for sure. :thumb:

The_Kapn · Sep 6, 2013

Daughter is getting friendly with her PG500 now!
They are incredibly busy and it has been a slow process.
She started with steaks (surprised me 8) ), then basic dogs/burgers/etc.

Yesterday was her first foray into smoking some BabyBacks!

This is my Grandson with his pile of bones 8)

She had a relatively short time to cook these.
I was pleased that she understood the process well enough to bump the temp from the 270 I suggested to 300 to make it work!
Cut off almost half an hour of the cook time to get to a satisfactory bend test.

Proud PAPA here!
Appears to be money well spent for once.

Just waiting now for her decision on the next "adventure" 8)

TIM

deguerre · Sep 6, 2013

Kid that size eats four bones, they must've been goooooooood. Heck, I'll stop after four myself sometimes depending on what's for sides, and I'm grown!

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