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luvthatsmoke · July 07, 2006, 03:26:50 PM

Thanks for all of the help we have received. We have done ribs and pork butt so far. Both turned out great. It is hard not to get kind of obsessed with this as a newbie. We were not able to cook and eat the butt on the same day (started too late) and we used a recipe for the butt rub that was too much and too hot, so we ended up cutting off most of the bark. Still we have been most grateful for all the tips. The Maverick thermometer is a godsend. The pucks will save on bisquettes. We used FTC and were amazed at how well it worked. We will probably try a chicken next and plan to not over-do the smoke time, since we don't want the smokey flavor to overpower the meat. Haven't even thought about cold smoking yet! We feel lucky to have discovered this site for tips from folks who know what they are talking about. Thanks again!

iceman · July 07, 2006, 03:37:56 PM

Glad to see your having fun with the Bradley luvthatsmoke. Your right about the forum. Probably one of the best ones out there. Even when things don't go completely right you can still end up with some good eats. Keep at it and have fun! ;D

Arcs_n_Sparks · July 07, 2006, 08:00:41 PM

Dang! I thought FTC was "Follow The Chicks" Oh well......

3rensho · July 08, 2006, 04:13:22 AM

Remember too that Bubba Pucks don't cool off in a hurry so avoid picking them up with your bare hands right off the puck burner. I found that out the hard way >:(

Tom

oguard · July 10, 2006, 08:49:02 PM

Here is my tip make sure there is cold beer in the fridge because smoking takes time ;D.Also have an extra lawn chair out for the neighbor that will want to join you for a beer and sample the treats that come out of that smoking cabinet.Take your time and it is addictive :P :P

Mike

headgames · July 11, 2006, 05:53:27 AM

#1 Belive half of what you see ....and even less of what you hear ....... every place in the world except this forum. lol

#2 Make the plan . and work the plan. .......... try not to short cut yourself, I generaly regret it later

#3 PATIENCE ... let the brines and smoker do the work ....... to help with this consider a minimun I repeat a MINIMUM of 6 barley based beverages per smoke .. lol

Chez Bubba · July 18, 2006, 07:22:40 PM

Quote from: Arcs_n_Sparks on July 07, 2006, 08:00:41 PM
Dang! I thought FTC was "Follow The Chicks" Oh well......

Arcs, I thought it was F......................., oh nevermind, I'll just have to get the tat removed! ;D ;D

Luv, best advice I can give is come here & ask advice. We have a tremendous group of knowledgeable and sharing individuals. It has become a community unlike any other forum that I know.

Kirk

MallardWacker · July 19, 2006, 09:36:04 AM

YUP...Kirk is back...And it seems he hasn't lost his form either...Dang it was getting boring around here.