9/24/2024 – We have been smoking ribs like this for the past couple of years and they turn out good. This time was especially good so decided to record the process as there are always subtle differences. Removed the silver … Continue reading
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5/10/2024 – This was made with large thighs from a 10 lb. bag of leg quarters. Four were seasoned with our Mediterranean Seasoning blend and six with Kit’s Creole Seasoning. Loosely followed https://www.recteq.com/blogs/sandwich-recipes/smoked-pulled-bbq-chicken-sandwich Drybrined trimmed thighs the day before. An … Continue reading
5/5/2024 – We started BB Ribs at 225° and had 6 thighs to smoke/cook as BBQ chicken. Of course, the ribs need to slow cook at 225 but our recent BBQ chicken on the Recteq was done at 275 then … Continue reading
3/17/2024 – St. Patrick’s Day This smoke is cheating as we did not corn the brisket but bought a 2.66 lb. Murphy and David’s Corned Beef Brisket at Rouces. The piece selected appeared flat in the package and without muscle … Continue reading
2/22/2024 – Seared five ½-inch thick, large bone-in pork chops on the Recteq Searing Grates. They turned out good. Preheated recteq to 400ºF with a Sear Kit on the right side of the grill. The chops had been dry brined … Continue reading
2/13/2024 – This quick smoke turned out very moist and flavorful. Used it first for lunch today in wraps with cilantro, red onion, fresh tomato, and sriracha. It was great as were the warmed-up leftovers. Thawed a whole chicken and … Continue reading
We hosted the family and friends Thanksgiving and had 25 attendees. This was the first Thanksgiving that Susan Combs attended and helped a lot. Below is some of what we prepared. Cranberry-Jalapeno Relish Pimento Cheese Dip – Same as last … Continue reading
6/3/2023 – This Q turned out very good. It differed from the recent ones as it used a slower pre-smoke and a spicer sauce. The additional smoke time due to a lower temp start followed by a sauce with 6POGS … Continue reading
7/9/2023 – Smoked Salmon & Mahi Mahi on the Recteq with mesquite pellets. The salmon was done the same as on 11/26/2022 and the Mahi Mahi was similar but included Kit’s Creole Seasoning. Instructions Preheated the smoker to 225 degrees using … Continue reading
06/18/2023 – Jeff gave me a Meat Church 4-pack of rubs for Father’s Day and we tried two of them today on ribs and chicken smoked on the Recteq at 250°. The meat turned out good although the ribs had … Continue reading