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
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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
From Meat Church here. Ingredients 1 bone in pork butt. 8-10 lbs. Meat Church The Gospel (sub Texas Sugar, Honey Hog Holy Gospel, Honey Bacon or Deez Nuts) Meat Church Honey Hog Hot Rub 1 stick of European or Irish unsalted … Continue reading
6/11/2023 – Bought a tray of “ribs” at Rouses (on sale of course) yesterday. Salted to dry brine and shook on a moderate amount of 6POGS on opposite sides then rubbed them to get some on the other two sides. … Continue reading
6/3/2023 – This Q is like the one last week but with the suggestions cited in that post; i.e. a more spicy rub and slower initial smoke. The 6POGS and additional smoke time made a really good Q. 12:00 AM … Continue reading
5/26/2023 – This turned out good and it was also easy. The process below was inspired by the instructions at Recteq here. 8:00 AM – Trimmed thighs of fat and excess skin. Salted both sides to dry brine and put … Continue reading
4/16/2023 – Smoked a brisket and Connecuh Black Pepper Sausage for our Spring BBQ and Pot Luck lunch to celebrate Frank Knippenberg’s and Digger Creel’s birthdays. The brisket was smoked and then “finished” in the oven but after 10 hours … Continue reading