This place REALLY changed me.....

Bluesman · 07-28-2013, 10:02 AM

Yesterday I went shopping for dinner items at the local Piggly Wiggly. On most weekends they have the cook shack setup with some local organization grilling up brats, burgers and dogs to benefit their cause. I like to contribute plus I really like brats......

Well I go order two at $2.50 a piece and take them back tot he car with me. After the first bite I'm like........WTF is this. These brats were dry, overcooked no snap and tasted horrible. After over 3 years here learning different methods, I must say the brats I cook are off the charts compared to these. Has this place redirected your eating opinions as well? I know 4 years ago I would have said, "these are good". But now, I am ruined...

I think next time I'll throw some money in the can and then go home and make my own......

DeepElemCue · 07-28-2013, 10:05 AM

I am in the midst of booking a family get-away..........to Texas bbq country. That wouldn't have happened last year

TheBill · 07-28-2013, 10:18 AM

I think of this place like your first job. Sure you went to college to learn...but your first job probably taught you more in six months than your entire education.

I appreciate everything I read here...

Brian in Maine · 07-28-2013, 10:22 AM

We don't go out to eat very often, but if we do I don't order anything that I make at home for the same reason.

aawa · 07-28-2013, 10:32 AM

This forum I have learned so much about bbq. I had 0 experience and didn't know where to start. After months of lurking and researching inexpensive, but effective cookers I built my little Mini WSM. Since last year I have spent countless hours on this forum and have done between 2-4 cooks a week, every week working on techniques and flavor profiles, slowly developing what I know now.

I have literally learned everything I know about bbq from these forums.

I still eat out at other bbq joints as good food is good food. I try not to compare it to my bbq, as I tailor it to my flavor tastes. I also go with friends (and never by myself) so the dinner/lunch is more about the company than it is the food. What I find funny is my friends compare bbq restaurants food to my bbq more than I do. I think they have turned into bigger bbq snobs where I try to stay grounded as I know I am nowhere close to a pitmaster.

letdasmokeroll · 07-28-2013, 10:35 AM

what he said ^ ...i think my friends are spoiled when it comes to ribs now lol

Garyclaw · 07-28-2013, 11:01 AM

Just put more mustard on it next time, Blues.

Yes. This truly an awesome place.

hav · 07-28-2013, 12:56 PM

I made dry-rub ribs once and a year later after trying different restaurants and not finding what he like, he bought himself a WSM and got the instructions from me. He is now happily smoking his own.

I won't order BBQ outside anymore, I just disappoints me somehow.

boogiesnap · 07-28-2013, 01:18 PM

It's for sure changed MY ability to cook great food, but not so much my perception of it. However, this place has shown me some great great food!

TroyA65 · 07-28-2013, 04:37 PM

I spent $2,600 on a new smoker...yeah, that wouldn't have happened a year ago.

The biatch of it is, after 12 weeks I still haven't see the farking thing.

My patience is about to hit the limit.

I'm now making daily calls, and haven't got a return call yet. They are about 6 hours away, and if I don't hear something this week they will get a very unhappy visitor.

MisterChrister · 07-28-2013, 04:44 PM

Jon, this place made me a better cook, but you've RUINED me!!

buccaneer · 07-28-2013, 04:47 PM

I used to be sane....

LMAJ · 07-28-2013, 04:51 PM

Yep - have learned how to up my BBQ game, and so much more! The folks here are excellent cooks all around, not just Q.

uncblue · 07-28-2013, 05:04 PM

I have to agree with above posts. Until April, I considered a grilling machine, that is on my gasser. Then I discovered BBQ Bretheren & dinner @ my house will never be the same. Our
Friends & family are definitely getting spoiled. My BIL just turned his nose up @ a BBQ sandwich this weekend & said, he this ain't you BBQ lol

I'm so addicted now that I decided to drive 9 hrs to get my kcbs judging certification. Bring on the que

Gasket · 07-28-2013, 05:13 PM

This site is the only reason I own a computer.

07-28-2013, 10:02 AM	#1
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	This place REALLY changed me..... Yesterday I went shopping for dinner items at the local Piggly Wiggly. On most weekends they have the cook shack setup with some local organization grilling up brats, burgers and dogs to benefit their cause. I like to contribute plus I really like brats...... Well I go order two at $2.50 a piece and take them back tot he car with me. After the first bite I'm like........WTF is this. These brats were dry, overcooked no snap and tasted horrible. After over 3 years here learning different methods, I must say the brats I cook are off the charts compared to these. Has this place redirected your eating opinions as well? I know 4 years ago I would have said, "these are good". But now, I am ruined... I think next time I'll throw some money in the can and then go home and make my own...... __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

07-28-2013, 10:22 AM	#4
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	We don't go out to eat very often, but if we do I don't order anything that I make at home for the same reason. __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

07-28-2013, 10:32 AM	#5
aawa Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	This forum I have learned so much about bbq. I had 0 experience and didn't know where to start. After months of lurking and researching inexpensive, but effective cookers I built my little Mini WSM. Since last year I have spent countless hours on this forum and have done between 2-4 cooks a week, every week working on techniques and flavor profiles, slowly developing what I know now. I have literally learned everything I know about bbq from these forums. I still eat out at other bbq joints as good food is good food. I try not to compare it to my bbq, as I tailor it to my flavor tastes. I also go with friends (and never by myself) so the dinner/lunch is more about the company than it is the food. What I find funny is my friends compare bbq restaurants food to my bbq more than I do. I think they have turned into bigger bbq snobs where I try to stay grounded as I know I am nowhere close to a pitmaster. __________________ ~Ren~ Fat Kids Club Founding Member

07-28-2013, 11:01 AM	#7
Garyclaw Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: NE OH-IO	Just put more mustard on it next time, Blues. Yes. This truly an awesome place. __________________ Gary ____________________________________ Big BarBChef built in to the Outdoor Kitchen, 2 Weber kettles, 1 UDS, Little Chief Electric, 2 Propane Fish Cookers/Turkey Fryers, a swinging grate over my [COLOR=red]Fire pit,[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Big Pig Cooker, SJS, Big Easy Oil Less. Blackstone Pizza Oven[/COLOR] "Nice talkin' to ya" :yo:

07-28-2013, 12:56 PM	#8
hav is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-30-08 Location: Flushing, NY	I made dry-rub ribs once and a year later after trying different restaurants and not finding what he like, he bought himself a WSM and got the instructions from me. He is now happily smoking his own. I won't order BBQ outside anymore, I just disappoints me somehow. __________________ Butts-N-Gutts BBQ Team ( NYC Chapter Member ) Official MOINK Ball Maker ( Certified Dec 2008 ) Not So Ugly Drum Smoker, now on wheels!; 22.5" Weber Kettle One Touch Gold (CL Rescue); 22.5" Weber [B][COLOR=blue][I]Cool-Blue[/I][/COLOR][/B] Performer; 14" Table Top Kettle Grill; Turkey Fryer; [B][I][COLOR=red]Rapid-Fire-Red[/COLOR][/I][/B] Thermapen!; [COLOR="SeaGreen"][B][I]Mini, Small, Medium & Large BGE![/I][/B][/COLOR]

07-28-2013, 10:05 AM	#2
DeepElemCue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-03-13 Location: Waverly, NY	I am in the midst of booking a family get-away..........to Texas bbq country. That wouldn't have happened last year

07-28-2013, 10:18 AM	#3
TheBill Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-01-12 Location: St. Louis, MO	I think of this place like your first job. Sure you went to college to learn...but your first job probably taught you more in six months than your entire education. I appreciate everything I read here...

07-28-2013, 10:35 AM	#6
letdasmokeroll Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-03-13 Location: Maiden NC	what he said ^ ...i think my friends are spoiled when it comes to ribs now lol

07-28-2013, 01:18 PM	#9
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND	It's for sure changed MY ability to cook great food, but not so much my perception of it. However, this place has shown me some great great food! __________________ [SIZE="3"][B][COLOR="Blue"][I][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"][/FONT]"YAWN"[/I][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]-[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="2"]In memory of a friend.[/SIZE][/COLOR] avatar by grillman. patent pending. :mad2::becky:

07-28-2013, 04:37 PM	#10
TroyA65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-13 Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI	I spent $2,600 on a new smoker...yeah, that wouldn't have happened a year ago. The biatch of it is, after 12 weeks I still haven't see the farking thing. My patience is about to hit the limit. I'm now making daily calls, and haven't got a return call yet. They are about 6 hours away, and if I don't hear something this week they will get a very unhappy visitor. __________________ Weber Summit S-670, 2-Weber 22.5 WSM's, Weber 22.5 kettle/cajun bandit conversion, Weber Smokey Joe Tamale pot conversion

07-28-2013, 04:44 PM	#11
MisterChrister Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Wis-con-sin	Jon, this place made me a better cook, but you've RUINED me!! __________________ Kettleheads Anonymous Charter Member

07-28-2013, 04:47 PM	#12
buccaneer somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-23-10 Location: The Never Never.	I used to be sane.... __________________ Hold my dang beer...

07-28-2013, 04:51 PM	#13
LMAJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa	Yep - have learned how to up my BBQ game, and so much more! The folks here are excellent cooks all around, not just Q. __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1300 Timberline 5/26/17 1 18.5 WSM Super Fast BLUE and REDThermopen 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

07-28-2013, 05:04 PM	#14
uncblue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-28-13 Location: Raleigh, NC	I have to agree with above posts. Until April, I considered a grilling machine, that is on my gasser. Then I discovered BBQ Bretheren & dinner @ my house will never be the same. Our Friends & family are definitely getting spoiled. My BIL just turned his nose up @ a BBQ sandwich this weekend & said, he this ain't you BBQ lol I'm so addicted now that I decided to drive 9 hrs to get my kcbs judging certification. Bring on the que __________________ Vision Classic Kamado, Vision Classic Kamado Kub, Weber Summit Platinum D6, Lime Green Weber Performer, Weber OTG, & Lime Green Weber Smokey Joe

07-28-2013, 05:13 PM	#15
Gasket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-06-12 Location: Nuremburg PA	This site is the only reason I own a computer. __________________ Modified Char-griller w/sfb, red char-broiler vertical, 22.5 Wsm.