winter

Upon the advice of Harbor Master and some of the other members I built a wind screen. Not sure if its big enough for a 22.5" WSM. Considering going back to HD and buying 1 more panel to add. I'm really hoping to avoid HD, been there for various reasons like 8 times, since Friday morning. Also...

So I have all the parts and a new unlined drum. Tomorrow in Baltimore it's supposed to be a high of 51 degrees F. My engine paint can says 60 degrees at least. My choices are: 1. Use propane torch to remove the new pretty black paint that's already on the drum (not high temp paint)...

I have an unattached 2 ½ car garage with a concrete floor. It has an electric fan exhaust system at the top of the end gable and an open ceiling. It has a side door and a 16x7 overhead door and a window on each side of the garage. I have been thinking that I could use the smoker in the garage...

As i mentioned in my previous thread i have 2 slabs of pork bellies that have been curing for 6 days now. I am looking for advice on how to get the best result. Here are a couple questions. 1. Can I still add Tender Quick or Salt Peter to the brine? The last run looks like pork chop once it...

Here is my first go at Bacon on the BGE. I got it as a gift from my amazing girlfriend. I started with 10lbs of fresh pork bellies I rubbed in a mixture: 2 part kosher salt and 1 part brilliant yellow sugar. Then i gave it a good massage for a few minutes. Packed it in big ziplock...