Shorties on the Shirley

[Shagdog]

Found these the other day at the store. Clearance priced, so hard to pass up!

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/CF635CEB-E3F6-4069-B0CB-2E6814168B9C_zpsxguralvd.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/CF635CEB-E3F6-4069-B0CB-2E6814168B9C_zpsxguralvd.jpg.html)

Got em rubbed with black ops and cayenne and put em in the Shirley around 300.

Then I got my wood delivery. Oak and hickory. Great deal from Big Steve in Fox Lake. If anyone in my area needs a smokin deal on smokin wood, hit me up. Big Steve delivers! My helper did the stacking in exchange for Minecraft time.

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/27DB3161-8AD2-4CA4-94EB-102808D7D6E3_zpsjshhpk1n.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/27DB3161-8AD2-4CA4-94EB-102808D7D6E3_zpsjshhpk1n.jpg.html)


http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/17F6FBE9-7AE7-4A00-A7BC-30AC252DBDFF_zpsxfjcxkbo.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/17F6FBE9-7AE7-4A00-A7BC-30AC252DBDFF_zpsxfjcxkbo.jpg.html)

The splits are huge so I picked up a Maul and started splitting.. Got 2 or 3 good splits from each one..

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/EDC70C31-CA1C-4E2D-9B54-1F82AFC72619_zpsoppysg5n.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/EDC70C31-CA1C-4E2D-9B54-1F82AFC72619_zpsoppysg5n.jpg.html)

Looking good

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/97E473E2-B196-48C7-81EF-05AE529822D6_zpsvrmj6lsq.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/97E473E2-B196-48C7-81EF-05AE529822D6_zpsvrmj6lsq.jpg.html)

Sliced up the veggies for tempura.. Zucchini, jalapeño, sweet potato

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/C2F7DDDA-612A-4AA9-864D-8A10D97526D4_zpsxqhwtkrw.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/C2F7DDDA-612A-4AA9-864D-8A10D97526D4_zpsxqhwtkrw.jpg.html)

Wifey's tempura

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/41EB8007-63FD-4F9B-93AD-783383E24EC2_zpskmdzebio.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/41EB8007-63FD-4F9B-93AD-783383E24EC2_zpskmdzebio.jpg.html)

Jalapeños. Yum
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/FA4F7ACC-4B9F-413E-8344-2617A7490BA6_zpsuc32rwr4.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/FA4F7ACC-4B9F-413E-8344-2617A7490BA6_zpsuc32rwr4.jpg.html)

Ribs are done!
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/6DF4E56A-0847-40A9-869D-E8BA89DE963B_zpsejdfdlk2.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/6DF4E56A-0847-40A9-869D-E8BA89DE963B_zpsejdfdlk2.jpg.html)

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/383E92F8-FD00-40A7-8073-35AE6E6BBD3A_zps4oyctpnm.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/383E92F8-FD00-40A7-8073-35AE6E6BBD3A_zps4oyctpnm.jpg.html)

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/333693FC-31CC-476F-977A-D609B694505E_zpsqutsorfw.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/333693FC-31CC-476F-977A-D609B694505E_zpsqutsorfw.jpg.html)


http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy197/Shagdad1126/A745206E-11C1-4F2C-8EAC-0C00F5FC63B4_zps9e1rfu6z.jpg (http://s791.photobucket.com/user/Shagdad1126/media/A745206E-11C1-4F2C-8EAC-0C00F5FC63B4_zps9e1rfu6z.jpg.html)

I know I'm a broken record lately, but dang I love this smoker. It is ridiculously good. And easy to use.

[AClarke44]

All I can say is wow!

[SGH]

That's some fine looking grub brother. That is also a fine looking little helper that you have there. I agree 100% with your last statement. The Shirley pits are beyond great. I love mine.

[pjtexas1]

Nice all the way around. I like the broken record. :thumb:

[oifmarine2003]

Very nice!

[ShadowDriver]

That looks ridiculously tasty.... the meat and tempura, both!

Good kid takin' care of business, too.

Thanks for the photos!

[Big George's BBQ]

Those ribs look perfect :thumb:

[Clay-b-que]

Yum!!

[bbqwilly]

Those are some great looking shorties.

It wont be long before Julian will be the pitmaster.

[Decoy205]

Excellent as usually man! It's great how your son helps out!

[HOG FAN]

Nice!

[Smoke Dawg]

Looks good Bro!

[TuscaloosaQ]

That looks awesome....Matt you are cooking some fine grub.... And training a future pit master........ That is awesome... That your son at his age will pitch in and help... Building memories .....

[Shagdog]

Thanks guys! Yes, I'm really proud of him. Lately we've been talking about taking pride in what you do, and doing any job you take on as well as you possibly can, because that job reflects on you and who you are. Seems like he took it to heart. He must have spent 2 hours stacking and restacking that wood for the right fit.

[ssv3]

Duede! You got wood for days. Farkin Awesome!

[sylntghost]

great post. the food looks great.i love seeing your son out side helping.i love using my shirley also.:thumb:

[jsperk]

Great looking ribs.

[mchar69]

That looks great. The food, the cooker, the
joy you have with your new love!

[Smoke®]

Food looks great and it's good to see you've got the young man earning his keep!:-D
I'm waiting for a call from Paul to pickup my cooker.

[chicagokp]

Very nice Shaggy!

[T&S BBQ]

Great post, the shorties look awesome.

[southside66]

That's awesome!! Enjoy the family time as much as you can..they grow up so fast!!

[GSXR883]

I don't mean to be negative but I see a major flaw/problem. Frankly, I'm dissappionted.

There's no way you'll have any leftovers to bring into work on Monday. Come on Shag step up the output to match the Shirley I'm hungry.

:) Looks great as always.

[cowgirl]

It all looks excellent Shagdog!!
I like your axe too... looks brand new! Mine has been through several wooden handles, I need to get a new one someday. :grin:

[Phubar]

Sweet!

[Shagdog]

It all looks excellent Shagdog!!
I like your axe too... looks brand new! Mine has been through several wooden handles, I need to get a new one someday. :grin:

Thanks Jeanie!


It is brand new, actually! Any excuse for a new tool, right? I went out and bought a lighter one so the kids could swing it too. It's a 4 1/2 lb, my other is an 8... I actually really enjoy the lighter one a lot.

[cowgirl]

Thanks Jeanie!


It is brand new, actually! Any excuse for a new tool, right? I went out and bought a lighter one so the kids could swing it too. It's a 4 1/2 lb, my other is an 8... I actually really enjoy the lighter one a lot.

That's exactly what I need. Thanks!

[AZRaptor]

Looks great Shagdog, your posts are gonna make time fly by while I'm waiting for October Shirley build.

Question the splits you have. How much wood is that in the full rack picture and how long do you expect that will carry you? I'm thinking about setting up a rack and buying wood now so it has the warm Arizona summer to dry and be ready for the late fall.

[Shagdog]

The rack is 8ft wide and about 6'6" tall. It's about a face cord and a half. I expect it to last me the summer hopefully.

[Bigr314]

Nice looking short ribs. Great job on the wood stacking.