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Memorial Day Plans?

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  • M Away
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    Mik
    wrote on 23 May 2020, 18:10 last edited by
    #4

    Smoking a chuck roast at the moment. Haven't decided whether it will be slices or tacos.

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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    • M Mik
      23 May 2020, 18:10

      Smoking a chuck roast at the moment. Haven't decided whether it will be slices or tacos.

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      LuFins Dad
      wrote on 23 May 2020, 18:16 last edited by
      #5

      @Mik What kind of smoker do you have?

      The Brad

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        Mik
        wrote on 23 May 2020, 18:22 last edited by Mik
        #6

        I have a PK grill (cast aluminum box grill) and a Good One Open Range, which is a larger over and under unit. The Open Range is for larger longer smokes but the PK is my go to and the one i am using today. I so have a Broil King Signet 320 gas grill.

        Get a PK and Finley's grandchildren will use it.

        I may get a stick burner one day but I haven't found one I want yet. Good ones are more than I am willing to pay.

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        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          Copper
          wrote on 23 May 2020, 18:49 last edited by
          #7

          Golf.

          Find vole holes, poison voles.

          Get some chicken parm from the takeout place.

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          • M Away
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            Mik
            wrote on 23 May 2020, 18:57 last edited by
            #8

            The moles around here seem to follow the cicadas. You are, I believe due for a 17 year emergence this year.

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              LuFins Dad
              wrote on 23 May 2020, 19:16 last edited by
              #9

              @Mik I've heard nothing but good things about PK, but my primary goal is something for 6 hour and longer smokes. As for a basic grill, my Weber's treated me well and I can pull off most shorter cooks just fine. A PK may be the ultimate replacement for the Weber, but that's not what I'm looking for yet.

              I'd love something like a Jambo, but that's way too much to invest yet. I was thinking about getting a basic Oklahoma Joe offset and sealing it up. My understanding is that if you put a little extra work into them, they can be quite nice for the money. If you just use it straight from the factory, otoh, you will be disappointed. Then my research started taking me to barrel smokers. I'm so friggin confused...

              The Brad

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              • M Away
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                Mik
                wrote on 23 May 2020, 19:59 last edited by
                #10

                If you have a Weber kettle you have no need for a PK. Both are wonderful grills. I do recommend a Vortex for the Weber..I understand they make for the best wings. Sadly they do not work on a box grill.

                If you are considering an OK Joe, you might want to look at Old Country smokers at Academy (closest to you in NC). Their Smokehouse vertical is on my short list for stick/charcoal burners. About $600. If you really want a stick burner their Brazos is a great unit for $1K. 1/4" steel, but you have to tend the fire on those constantly. Looks like the Smokehouse is not in stock right now, but I like verticals because they take up so much less real estate.

                If you want a set it and forget it a pellet grill might be for you.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • M Away
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                  Mik
                  wrote on 23 May 2020, 20:12 last edited by Mik
                  #11

                  Also a Slow-N-Sear for the Weber to do two-zone smoking.

                  A Vortex:

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                  Slow-N-Sear

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                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                    Aqua Letifer
                    wrote on 23 May 2020, 20:59 last edited by
                    #12

                    How do those work?

                    Please love yourself.

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                    • M Away
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                      Mik
                      wrote on 23 May 2020, 21:08 last edited by
                      #13

                      Well, the vortex concentrates very high heat in the center, which make for great indirect smoking or grilling in a circle - like wings. The Slow-N-Sear concentrates the heat on one side also for indirect but with either of them you can put the meat directly above for a fast sear at high heat.

                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                        Mik
                        wrote on 23 May 2020, 22:27 last edited by Mik
                        #14

                        Dry brining - 2.8 lbs, grass fed local. Just salt and pepper

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                        2.5 hours in the smoke at 260, in the pan with stock, pale ale and butter at 155, 1.5 hours at 325, 208, probes butter. Now to rest 45 minutes or so.

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                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                          Aqua Letifer
                          wrote on 23 May 2020, 23:26 last edited by
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                          Damn, that's delicious-looking.

                          Please love yourself.

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                            Horace
                            wrote on 23 May 2020, 23:46 last edited by
                            #16

                            beautiful

                            Education is extremely important.

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                              George K
                              wrote on 23 May 2020, 23:54 last edited by
                              #17

                              And you didn't invite me...again.

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                Mik
                                wrote on 24 May 2020, 00:32 last edited by
                                #18

                                You are never not invited.

                                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  Mik
                                  wrote on 24 May 2020, 00:34 last edited by
                                  #19

                                  BUT... it turned out fantastic. The pan juices ad leftover beef will make fantastic smoky chili tomorrow. We ordered a big Caesar salad from our favorite Italian place.

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                                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  • M Mik
                                    23 May 2020, 19:59

                                    If you have a Weber kettle you have no need for a PK. Both are wonderful grills. I do recommend a Vortex for the Weber..I understand they make for the best wings. Sadly they do not work on a box grill.

                                    If you are considering an OK Joe, you might want to look at Old Country smokers at Academy (closest to you in NC). Their Smokehouse vertical is on my short list for stick/charcoal burners. About $600. If you really want a stick burner their Brazos is a great unit for $1K. 1/4" steel, but you have to tend the fire on those constantly. Looks like the Smokehouse is not in stock right now, but I like verticals because they take up so much less real estate.

                                    If you want a set it and forget it a pellet grill might be for you.

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                                    Jolly
                                    wrote on 24 May 2020, 00:35 last edited by
                                    #20

                                    @Mik said in Memorial Day Plans?:

                                    If you have a Weber kettle you have no need for a PK. Both are wonderful grills. I do recommend a Vortex for the Weber..I understand they make for the best wings. Sadly they do not work on a box grill.

                                    If you are considering an OK Joe, you might want to look at Old Country smokers at Academy (closest to you in NC). Their Smokehouse vertical is on my short list for stick/charcoal burners. About $600. If you really want a stick burner their Brazos is a great unit for $1K. 1/4" steel, but you have to tend the fire on those constantly. Looks like the Smokehouse is not in stock right now, but I like verticals because they take up so much less real estate.

                                    If you want a set it and forget it a pellet grill might be for you.

                                    Ugly drum, perhaps?

                                    https://pitbarrelcooker.com/products/18-5-classic-pit-barrel-cooker

                                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                      Mik
                                      wrote on 24 May 2020, 00:45 last edited by
                                      #21

                                      A PBC or UDS are great cookers and very reasonable. I think you need some electronic equipment to keep them honest on long cooks. Actually the OK Joe Bronco is a good choice - great reviews and it has wheels, a decided advantage.

                                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                        Mik
                                        wrote on 24 May 2020, 01:12 last edited by
                                        #22

                                        Have to brag a little - The Princess baked sourdough biscuits and make Blueberry Shortcake for desert. T'was delicious. I prefer biscuits with shortcake.

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                                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                        • M Mik
                                          23 May 2020, 18:57

                                          The moles around here seem to follow the cicadas. You are, I believe due for a 17 year emergence this year.

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                                          jon-nyc
                                          wrote on 24 May 2020, 01:48 last edited by
                                          #23

                                          @Mik said in Memorial Day Plans?:

                                          The moles around here seem to follow the cicadas. You are, I believe due for a 17 year emergence this year.

                                          I’m pretty sure this year they’re going to be Murder Cicadas.

                                          Only non-witches get due process.

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