SUNDAY 9-21-08

[devilsfan]

Wow, you people are old.

Pretty boring here too. Did a real crappy wash job on the Hummer but at least I got the concrete spray off of it (don't ask). The boy got hold of the hose and went to town on the yard and house. Came to the door nearly blue and shivering a few hours later, it was funny. We're still in the mid-80s, it may be the last time for a bit he'll get to have some water fun outside. The little one just crashed, he's finally napping in his crib. He was napping in the swing since birth - just hit the 25 lb mark tho (at 5 mos) and the swing won't move him anymore. Oh well. Another item for Craigslist.

Currently looking to see whether we want to get a plasma or LCD. We have a CRT now that's a great TV, but it won't fit in the built-in tv cabinet in the living room. So it looks awful and needs to go. I'm finally getting around to redecorating the downstairs, it's only been a year and a half since we moved in. Hopefully will get couches and 2 chairs ordered this week.

Stuffed peppers for dinner, straight from the garden. Yum! Better not puke them up later while watching the Boys play.

Stacy

[3Hummer]

was supposed to take my friend and fly to Fort Pierce for brunch, but got a call and something happened to the plane and it had to go into maintenance so that got cancelled, I was very upset about that. So just winded up sleeping in and going out wakeboarding, and now im going to go see Righteous Kill

[Big Dad]

Today was great, caught a 12 pound silver, I cut it into steaks, packed it in the freezer.

The wife's on her way to Alaska, driving her "mall crawler" alpha...so much for this bachelor lifestyle I've become accustomed to!

Anyways, the wife called and said she was detained at the Canada border after she decided to be a smartass with the dude in the booth.

Apparently when asked if she had any guns -- she being the ex-military type -- decided to one up the Canadian fellow and reply with sure I have guns! I'm allowed to and I shipped them with the household goods so they should be there when I get there! Then I can go out shooting!

Well they told her to pull over and go inside while they they inspected the vehicle and the trailer she had packed!



Then she got to put all that $hit back in the trailer!



It'll be good to have the young wife home! Guess I wont need these "DB's" anymore!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Big Dad

Today was great, caught a 12 pound silver, I cut it into steaks, packed it in the freezer.

The wife's on her way to Alaska, driving her "mall crawler" alpha...so much for this bachelor lifestyle I've become accustomed to!

Anyways, the wife called and said she was detained at the Canada border after she decided to be a smartass with the dude in the booth.

Apparently when asked if she had any guns -- she being the ex-military type -- decided to one up the Canadian fellow and reply with sure I have guns! I'm allowed to and I shipped them with the household goods so they should be there when I get there! Then I can go out shooting!

Well they told her to pull over and go inside while they they inspected the vehicle and the trailer she had packed!



Then she got to put all that $hit back in the trailer!



It'll be good to have the young wife home! Guess I wont need these "DB's" anymore!

is DB's short for BLOW UP DOLL ???

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

is DB's short for BLOW UP DOLL ???

Dick Beaters

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I prefer the dolls..

3 holers are best

[brad_p]

what about real dolls, those are for crazy people.

[wpage]

[quote=Big Dad]Today was great, caught a 12 pound silver, I cut it into steaks, packed it in the freezer.

BD,
Congrats on the 12 pounder.

What did you catch him on?

And where?

[Big Dad]

[quote=wpage]

Originally Posted by Big Dad

Today was great, caught a 12 pound silver, I cut it into steaks, packed it in the freezer.

BD,
Congrats on the 12 pounder.

What did you catch him on?

And where?

Orange Russian River Fly, on Bird Creek, Turnagain Arm, Anchorage, Alaska.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by devilsfan

The little one just crashed, he's finally napping in his crib. He was napping in the swing since birth - just hit the 25 lb mark tho (at 5 mos) and the swing won't move him anymore. Oh well. Another item for Craigslist.

Currently looking to see whether we want to get a plasma or LCD... it's only been a year and a half since we moved in.

Stuffed peppers for dinner, straight from the garden. Yum! Better not puke them up later while watching the Boys play.

Stacy

Sounds like our kids are running right about the same. Our's hit 23 something at 5 months. Of course he was what, about 3 lbs lighter then your monster baby?

We've got the Graco side swinging thing for him that works fine and should be good for awhile, but we always put him in bed when he falls asleep.

We've got a Sony WEGA LCD that we really like.

Stuffed peppers? Have you tried ABT's (Atomic Buffalo Turds)? I slice jalapenos in half and gut them. Mix cream cheese, chedder cheese and some freshly pulled BBQ (or whatever you want) and stuff the peppers. (Really, you can use whatever you'd like) Wrap tightly in full slices of bacon and slow cook over charcoal until the bacon is crispy. That's some damn fine stuff right there.

We have a friend coming over Wednesday and we're having my super-secret-special rubbed, mopped, and sauced Baby Backs, beans, and bacon wrapped corn on the cob all cooked on the smoker.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by KenP

Sounds like our kids are running right about the same. Our's hit 23 something at 5 months. Of course he was what, about 3 lbs lighter then your monster baby?

We've got the Graco side swinging thing for him that works fine and should be good for awhile, but we always put him in bed when he falls asleep.

We've got a Sony WEGA LCD that we really like.

Stuffed peppers? Have you tried ABT's (Atomic Buffalo Turds)? I slice jalapenos in half and gut them. Mix cream cheese, chedder cheese and some freshly pulled BBQ (or whatever you want) and stuff the peppers. (Really, you can use whatever you'd like) Wrap tightly in full slices of bacon and slow cook over charcoal until the bacon is crispy. That's some damn fine stuff right there.

We have a friend coming over Wednesday and we're having my super-secret-special rubbed, mopped, and sauced Baby Backs, beans, and bacon wrapped corn on the cob all cooked on the smoker.

Ken...i know its super secret...are you using a commercially prepared rub or something you created? I've found a few commercial ones I've like then they disappear from the stores and I am stuck trying something new. I normally do a rub then about the last hour of smoking i slather them with some bbq sauce.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by mikejr

Ken...i know its super secret...are you using a commercially prepared rub or something you created? I've found a few commercial ones I've like then they disappear from the stores and I am stuck trying something new. I normally do a rub then about the last hour of smoking i slather them with some bbq sauce.

I've been working on my own rubs and sauces for a while now, but haven't nailed anything worth bottling.

I'll use Bone Suckin' rub or Szeged Rib Rub for guests until I get a really good rub I'm happy with that isn't a copy of someone elses. I picked up a large container of Lawry's Perfect Rib Rub a few weeks ago that's better than I thought it would be. It's hotter than the other two which are sweet. If you like ribs a little hotter still, you can use Montreal Steak Seasoning with a very generous amount of brown sugar mixed with it.

I use a couple of large hickory chunks mixed with the coals on a Weber Smokey Mountain with a full pan of water using the Minion Method and about a 2-2-1 (2 hours uncovered, 2 hours in foil with baste, 1 hour uncovered with sauce), finishing on a Weber Performer on super high heat for a minute or so on each side to set everything.

I don't like them falling off the bone and you actually get lower competition scores if they are. I prefer them to have a bite.

Try the bacon wrapped corn sometime. Last time I did it most folks weren't thrilled with the idea... Then they tasted it and WOW! You really don't even need butter!

Experimenting with three different rubs:

[KenP]

Forgot this:

http://www.bbq-porch.org/recipes/html/C2.htm

There's some good ones there.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by KenP

I've been working on my own rubs and sauces for a while now, but haven't nailed anything worth bottling.

I'll use Bone Suckin' rub or Szeged Rib Rub for guests until I get a really good rub I'm happy with that isn't a copy of someone elses. I picked up a large container of Lawry's Perfect Rib Rub a few weeks ago that's better than I thought it would be. It's hotter than the other two which are sweet. If you like ribs a little hotter still, you can use Montreal Steak Seasoning with a very generous amount of brown sugar mixed with it.

I use a couple of large hickory chunks mixed with the coals on a Weber Smokey Mountain with a full pan of water using the Minion Method and about a 2-2-1 (2 hours uncovered, 2 hours in foil with baste, 1 hour uncovered with sauce), finishing on a Weber Performer on super high heat for a minute or so on each side to set everything.

I don't like them falling off the bone and you actually get lower competition scores if they are. I prefer them to have a bite.

Try the bacon wrapped corn sometime. Last time I did it most folks weren't thrilled with the idea... Then they tasted it and WOW! You really don't even need butter!

Experimenting with three different rubs:

I"ve seen the Lawry's around but never tried it. I've been using Durkee chicken and rib rub. Its pretty good. I usually just smoke mine for about 5 hours uncovered. I've read about that 2/2/1 method but havent tried it yet.

I use a cheap Brinkman propane smoker and use a full pan of water, I usually put some hot sauce and maple syrup in the water pan also.

Mine dont fall off the bone either, i also prefer a bit of a gnaw to get them off the bone.

Are you using a propane smoker or wood/charcoal fired?

[KenP]

Originally Posted by mikejr

Are you using a propane smoker or wood/charcoal fired?

I use a Weber Smokey Mountain and can hold 250* at the lid, 225* at the top grate, all night on coal. I'll typically put a couple of butts on around 10pm and let them go for around 14+ hours. I usually have to refuel after 12 hours, so I get a nice night's sleep.

Weber is coming out with a new 22 1/2" "WSM" for '09 and a new 26 1/2" grill. I'd love to snag one those, but the wife would kick my arse. She says I have enough grills.

I've also got this Weber Performer in black and this Ducane in natural gas.

My favorite is the Performer. Weber's customer service is beyond reproach. You just call them and tell them what you have, what you need and it magically shows up at your door a few days later. Just amazing customer service.

The 2-2-1 is really an adaptation of the 3-2-1 for spares, but it's generally ok for BBacks.

FWIW, the wife just jumped on me tonight about my rubs, so this Wednesday will have a personal rub, not store bought. I'm also going to try a much different baste.

I'll start a thread on it. Maybe there's a few more Q'ers here.

Oh yeah, on the WSM I got a 6" candy thermometer through the lid I'd like to change to a TruTemp, and a couple of BBQ Eyelets so I can run my Maverick ET-7 remote thermometer.

Not so happy with the ET-7. It stops transmitting so I need to get in touch with them also. I've heard good things about their Customer Service.

Just for fun, the cheap Brinkman is known as an ECB, Extra Cheap Brinkman or El Cheapo Brinkman. The funny thing is they work great. You can't beat that.

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by KenP

I use a Weber Smokey Mountain and can hold 250* at the lid, 225* at the top grate, all night on coal. I'll typically put a couple of butts on around 10pm and let them go for around 14+ hours. I usually have to refuel after 12 hours, so I get a nice night's sleep.

Weber is coming out with a new 22 1/2" "WSM" for '09 and a new 26 1/2" grill. I'd love to snag one those, but the wife would kick my arse. She says I have enough grills.

I've also got this Weber Performer in black and this Ducane in natural gas.

My favorite is the Performer. Weber's customer service is beyond reproach. You just call them and tell them what you have, what you need and it magically shows up at your door a few days later. Just amazing customer service.

The 2-2-1 is really an adaptation of the 3-2-1 for spares, but it's generally ok for BBacks.

FWIW, the wife just jumped on me tonight about my rubs, so this Wednesday will have a personal rub, not store bought. I'm also going to try a much different baste.

I'll start a thread on it. Maybe there's a few more Q'ers here.

Oh yeah, on the WSM I got a 6" candy thermometer through the lid I'd like to change to a TruTemp, and a couple of BBQ Eyelets so I can run my Maverick ET-7 remote thermometer.

Not so happy with the ET-7. It stops transmitting so I need to get in touch with them also. I've heard good things about their Customer Service.

Just for fun, the cheap Brinkman is known as an ECB, Extra Cheap Brinkman or El Cheapo Brinkman. The funny thing is they work great. You can't beat that.

Thats pretty amazing that you only have to refuel after 12 hours. Since i am using the ECB with propane, I have to re chip about every hour or so. I've not done a butt or brisket on mine just ribs.

So you are just using charcoal then and not using chips like hickory or anything?

I'm using a Vermont Castings grill, its about 5 years old now and its one bullet proof grill. I havent had to change a thing on it, and the sparker still works too! I got tired of replacing the burners and other parts on cheap grills so I bought a good one. I really enjoy cooking on it. Even heat all over the heating surface. Only thing is with three burners, she likes her propane!

I've been kicking around the idea of one of those auto smokers from cabela's. Have you seen those? They use a wood puck and it feeds them in automatically. I havent talked to anyone that has one.

I'd smoke more if i didnt have to tend to the damn thing so much. I wonder if my wife will get me one for xmas.....HONEY...I need a new smoker!

Have you tried smoking a turkey yet? There is a local turkey farm here and they raise the best damn turkeys.

When my buddy does his butts he uses a jerky mop. Really makes a nice bark on the outside.