for years I've wanted a Shirley fabrication patio model reverse flow smoker. the stars finally aligned this weekend. Friday I received a tax rebate from the state (thanks Big Gretch) and then seen a Shirley locally for sale. I decided to go for it. it was a very big purchase for me but one good thing about those pits made in Tuscaloosa is the resale is near 100%
here she is. very clean, I believe I'm the third owner
time to fire this thing up. it's been several years since I've cooked in a stuck burner. I had an ok joe longhorn. that thing was a toy compared to the Shirley.
a lot of room especially for the footprint. more than I'll realistically need. I think up to 6 briskets could fit in there
for my first cook I went with ribs. I already bought them with plans for a Sunday cook before I even bought the smoker. like it was destined. I decided to go with an oldie. pitmaster T's weeping ribs
https://youtu.be/GbBFZstQRUY?si=ldG58MYIl8AYSYts
this is a no wrap no frills method of cooking. you shut down the pit when the ribs start to weep pig honey and let them coast home
here's that frothy goodness...shut it down
not bad, it will only get better
here she is. very clean, I believe I'm the third owner
time to fire this thing up. it's been several years since I've cooked in a stuck burner. I had an ok joe longhorn. that thing was a toy compared to the Shirley.
a lot of room especially for the footprint. more than I'll realistically need. I think up to 6 briskets could fit in there
for my first cook I went with ribs. I already bought them with plans for a Sunday cook before I even bought the smoker. like it was destined. I decided to go with an oldie. pitmaster T's weeping ribs
https://youtu.be/GbBFZstQRUY?si=ldG58MYIl8AYSYts
this is a no wrap no frills method of cooking. you shut down the pit when the ribs start to weep pig honey and let them coast home
here's that frothy goodness...shut it down
not bad, it will only get better
