Experimenting with Q-Salt and Kingsford.

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

So this little story starts like this. I moved near Folsom CA in September and have been smoking and grilling as much as always, but not with my offset as it's in another location right now. And I have been wanting to try some new things because I have just been doing the usual on the Weber and I miss my stick burner. So if can't change the cooker I might as well change the flavor. Not sure why I went through all that explanation other than this place is therapy. Bottom line is that John (SirPorkaLot) and his bride have a Shop not far from where I live. So yesterday I stopped by and bought a bag of Q-Salt (i know I'm late to the party) And she tossed in some Hot Salt to try as well. So tonight I'm gonna try Q-Salt on Tri-Tip.

My local supplier of lump was out of stock and as I was walking through Costco getting beef and shrimp I saw that Kingsford Pro Comp briqs were on sale. I have never tried them before but being out of lump and a good price I have decided to give them a try. I pretty much gave up on anything but lump and sticks. I have not use briquets in over 8 years. But here goes.

 

[4ever3]

You have my attention...

 

[tom b]

a match made in heaven...

 

[SirPorkaLot]

Hope you enjoy it!

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Hope you enjoy it!

I'm sure I will. Did a little taste test and I gotta say it good.

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Meat is c]just chilling out in the fridge all seasoned up.

Just Killing time waiting to light the fire. The kids can clean up the dog crap later. I'll take the easy work.,

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Ok, all wrapped up. Well I added just a pinch of the Hot Salt to the shrimp and loved it. And verdict on the Q-Salt on Tri-Tip is a major win! John, thanks for putting out a great product.

The Tri-Tip was cooked indirect in the 22" kettle with hickory chunks and a first for me Kingsford Pro Comp briqs. All in all I would never trade my use of lump for them, but a far superior flavor, or lack there of, over the regular KBB which I don't like at all. Very much a successful test cook. I will have Q-Salt in the regular rotation. And I will use the rest of the Kingsford or sure, and would not hesitate to use it for large burger cooks or quick steaks. Served up with shrimp from the cast iron sauteed with white wine, garlic, butter, salt and a little Hot Salt. Side of mashers and my cousin cooked up some mushrooms with butter and merlot.

 

[Smokie185]

Looks great. I love both the Q-Salt and Hot Salt.

 

[LloydQ]

That looks delicious!

 

[4ever3]

Yeeeeessss Sir!!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Nicely done
John does have very nice stuff

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Nicely done
John does have very nice stuff

Yes he does! Just with I had gotten on the Q-Salt band wagon earlier.

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Leftovers.

Sammies out of the leftover Tri-Tip.

 

[cowgirl]

Dang Josh! It all looks fantastic! Great meal!!