Charcoal Smoker (anyone heard of these?) Saturday Ribs & Butt

[Jason TQ]

I found these 2 "drum" (i believe that is what the kids call them) charcoal smokers in my backyard that looked like whatever idiot owned them before had neglected to use much :twitch:.

So since I need to cook some food for friends tomorrow I thought "hey this could be a fun gimmick to try" and show all the haters I'm not just some "zero trick pony" :becky:.

Anyways.....supposed to be crazy nice this weekend and I got 4 racks of ribs that were for a comp, but never got used and a butt going on a Hunsaker tomorrow.

Threw some charcoal and wood in there to prep. Also I gave away my last hybrid rack when I sold one drum, but had a new one from that batch of 12 I bought.

Now I can find the rod that goes across it to hang the ribs while cooking the butt, but no worries just tossed the full hanging rack on top and should work fine. Anyone have "Rod replacement suggestions??"

 

[PatAttack]

Rebar comes to mind.

Well, what remains of it anyway.

 

[JEStucker]

Rebar comes to mind.

Well, what remains of it anyway.

Definitely rebar... great for so many things...

 

[mcyork28]

Where do the pellets go?

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[Jason TQ]

Where do the pellets go?

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Season the meat with them?? Just rub in that delicious Pit Boss Competition blend pellet flavor into the meat directly? :caked:

 

[4ever3]

Use a heavy enough extension cord...

 

[ronbrad62]

Don't get too attached to them, charcoal cooking is just a fad. Why, just look around, no one is stocking it on the shelves anymore.
Hopefully, your memory of how to use those will return. Looking forward to the finish.

 

[jzadski]

Didn't Weber used to make that stuff

 

[Jorge]

Now I can find the rod that goes across it to hang the ribs while cooking the butt, but no worries just tossed the full hanging rack on top and should work fine. Anyone have "Rod replacement suggestions??"

:tape::tape::tape:

That's what she said?:bow:

No suggestions, but the lack of Claw in that fridge disturbs me.

 

[thirdeye]

Bailing wire, doubled up cooking twine?

 

[Jason TQ]

Bailing wire, doubled up cooking twine?

Thanks. The twine would work, but the bar sit up a few inches after it connects to the hole to maximize "raisability". But even that wire would be strong enough probably to bend and extend upwards.

This is what i get for neglecting my charcoal cookers :shocked:

 

[Jason TQ]

:tape::tape::tape:

That's what she said?:bow:

No suggestions, but the lack of Claw in that fridge disturbs me.

I have no excuses on the Claw situation. Totally dropped the ball there and I should be called out accordingly. Need to be held accountable.......

But in honor of cooking on such a more "real" type of bbq I have these bottles of stuff to go with my fancy "palate" :laugh:.

Just cracked that Bib & Tucker

 

[Jason TQ]

But was injected earlier for fun

 

[Jorge]

I have no excuses on the Claw situation. Totally dropped the ball there and I should be called out accordingly. Need to be held accountable.......

But in honor of cooking on such a more "real" type of bbq I have these bottles of stuff to go with my fancy "palate" :laugh:.

Just cracked that Bib & Tucker

It's just BBQ. Tell me more about the spirits. That's the 12 year?

 

[Jason TQ]

It's just BBQ. Tell me more about the spirits. That's the 12 year?

Its the 6. I like it a lot

 

[Jason TQ]

So far everything is in line......

 

[Jason TQ]

Just sitting there dead locked at 325........mocking me......

Also just made slaw and made lots of mac to bring and also freeze

 

[ronbrad62]

Yeah, that is a lot of mac and cheese. Funny that you put the rub in your Mac and cheese, my wife does the same with the chicken seasoning from Kroger. It does add a nice touch, but I had never thought of that.

 

[kevinstaggs]

That's a winning cook. Glad you figured out what those 55gal trash cans were for... who'd 'a thunk it...

 

[Jason TQ]

Wrapped and into oven. 3hrs of cooking, about 150 internal