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12-15-2017, 04:56 PM | #256 |
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Join Date: 05-29-09
Location: Williamsport, PA
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Hi, my name is Ted and I also had this problem.
I started with a GOSM, took a char-griller offset and McGyver'd it to be a reverse flow, got into ceramics with a Primo Oval XL and each time I got better. On the ceramic, I have aced pulled pork, ribs of all kinds and the elusive brisket! But even so, I dreamed of a big boy offset. Being in PA, that meant a Meadow Creek. I got a sweet deal on a gently used/demo TS120P with inusalted firebox. I tried and tried and tried. Reading, watching videos, talking to experts and the manufacture. Nothing I could do would improve my food output, or give me any ability to enjoy it as an extension of my hobby. So after three months, I sold it. Luckily, I did not lose any money, just some pride and maybe a bit of manhood. It wasn't the smoker, it was me. I probably didn't give it much time, but at 52, my patience is not what it used to be. So, I am now focusing on making excellent Que in my Primo, expanding my sous vide use and also getting into drum smokers. I have a Hunsaker Vortex setup (flat black) that was just delivered awaiting me at home. After tasting some fine Que in Kauai at Chicken in a Barrel (Kapaa), I was hooked. I talked to the guy there and he showed me the barrel cookers. The meat was outstanding. So now it will just be me, my Primo and my Hunsaker. As many have said, it isn't what your using, it is more about enjoying the process and making good food and sharing with friends. I have been on this forum since 2009 and very greatful for all I have learned. It's Friday, so lets get the smoke rolling!! Take care all!
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12-15-2017, 04:58 PM | #257 |
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Join Date: 03-11-12
Location: The "Poah" side of Madison Co. Mississippi
Name/Nickname : Dude
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Hot small fires most definitely work on a used Jambo stick burner...........!!!!!!!!!
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12-15-2017, 05:07 PM | #258 |
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Join Date: 09-21-17
Location: Central Texas
Name/Nickname : Larry
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Guess it all depends on your definition of small :)
Larry
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12-15-2017, 09:13 PM | #259 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 12-28-11
Location: Belton, Tx
Name/Nickname : Texas Pete
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12-15-2017, 09:43 PM | #260 | |
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Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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The good thing is you got a drum so you get all the points on your man card back with some bonus points thrown in. :D Tonight I'm under the weather, it's cold outside(for Texas) and I want some pulled pork tomorrow. So I'm about to throw a shoulder on the drum,set the controller to 275 and go get a good night's sleep. If I were burning wood, no way in hell I'd be trying to Q right now Last edited by el luchador; 12-15-2017 at 09:53 PM.. |
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12-16-2017, 12:21 PM | #261 |
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Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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My first cook back using charcoal/chunks and I had my easiest and best cook ever. and I remembered why the UDS is amazing.
10 lb pork butt- no injection, no spritz, no foil, just a basic rub. put on at midnight, went to bed, woke up and took the kids to breakfast, came back and adjusted vents a little, went back out and ran a couple of errands, did some grocery shopping with the family and then finally came back home. Came back home and the butt was done- 207° and 11.5 hours in the cooker. best thing was it had awesome bark, was falling apart tender and amazingly moist, and the aroma was simply gorgeous. Imo, this is how cooking should be |
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12-16-2017, 12:28 PM | #262 |
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Join Date: 08-14-17
Location: Commerce Twp, MI
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Imagine how much better it would be if you cooked it on an offset! Just kidding!! Well, not really but...oh forget it. Its like the movie Groundhog Day where we just start the whole thing over.
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12-16-2017, 12:32 PM | #263 |
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Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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12-16-2017, 12:51 PM | #264 |
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Join Date: 09-21-17
Location: Central Texas
Name/Nickname : Larry
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Not everyone can or wants to cook on a stick burner, it's more of an art form that requires time and dedication.
The only thing important about doing Q as a hobby is that you enjoy doing it. Doesn't matter what type cooker your using as long as you are happy with the results. Larry
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12-16-2017, 12:54 PM | #265 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-18-07
Location: Oklahoma
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12-16-2017, 01:43 PM | #267 |
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Join Date: 06-24-17
Location: Monroe, GA
Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong
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I guess that is understandable to want an easy bake cooker. I use my gas smoker when I test rubs or don't have time to tend to the charcoal or fire. But on another note, I also don't take pride in and call the food my own when I make Kraft Mac N' Cheese for my kids. Everyone is different
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12-16-2017, 02:54 PM | #268 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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Hahaha. Someone who didn't know you were building a mother uds(110 gallon) would think that was a dig against charcoal. But I know you are joking else you wouldn't be building that humongous easy bake lol |
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12-16-2017, 03:57 PM | #269 |
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Join Date: 06-07-14
Location: PA, Capitol region
Name/Nickname : Greg
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Getcha. I've got a PBC for the emulation, couple of kettles when I wanna go nuclear hot, two big gassers when time's tight and a little Q-gasser cause it's cute. When I get the kids out the house and off the payroll (I suspect that won't happen), there's an offset in my future. Fantasy's about an SF or LSG but, it'll likely be a little Meadow Creek, they're close and I can flip it if it ain't my thing. Do whatcha whatcha whatcha want! ;> MFC!
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