Official 2020 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Baking and Beer thread

[Apsuhead]

Home Depot sells a table-top kamado for $279, which I have my eye on for a sale...

I got a tabletop smoker on clearance years ago and I love it! I’m smoking ribs today, I just have to cut them in half to fit. I’ve smoked ribs, brisket, boston butts, chicken, and even whole turkeys on it. It’s nice because it only uses a handful of lump charcoal each time because it’s so small.

 

[red-beard]

I was thinking of this one, now down to $249

Lifesmart 15 in. Kamado Ceramic Grill & Smoker Value Bundle with Electric Starter, Cover and Cooking Stone in Blue SCS-K15B - The Home Depot

Enjoy versatile cooking by selecting this Lifesmart Kamado Ceramic Grill and Smoker Value Bundle with Electric Starter, Cover and Cooking Stone in Blue.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Brentr]

These little eggs have become very popular. I see many different brands. I remember years ago there was only one brand, I was given one but I did not like it because it was too much trouble for me. I am not much for the disposal of charcoal, nearly burnt down the neighbor hood behind me when I was getting rid of the ashes

 

[red-beard]

I like the idea of a small second one to smoke fish for my wife.

 

[lager1829]

Bacon on the recteq. Happy Sunday

 

[jark87]

Darn it - forgot to take pics of my beef fajitas (skirt steak) last night. 3 minute cook and they were perfect - juicy, tender and still pink in the middle, even though they are incredibly thin! Wife made street corn and Mexican rice to round out a great meal while we cheered on the Stars to a game 1 victory in the Stanley Cup Finals! Ghost margaritas certainly added to the festivities.

 

[jimim]

Bought wife a smoker last week. First attempt at some ribs...not so good but edible. Any tricks of the trade with these electric smokers?
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I have an egg.

I have had a lot of trial and error with ribs. Deff a learning process.

so what I have learned so far. And this is from some awesome coaching here and a Texan friend.

only baby backs.
I dry rub 24-48 hrs and wrap in foil. Not plastic.
cook at 225 vs anything higher.
I use 211 last time 2 hr smoke 1 hr wrapped 1 hr unwrapped saused. Those were my best so far from the report of the wife, neighbor, and sister in law. I also agree with them.
my Texan buddy says 3 hrs and done for baby backs. Sauce half way through. Haven’t tried that yet. But my 211 was awesome!

 

[jimim]

Brent. I like the probe setup. I’ll have to look into them. I don’t know if I can pull myself from my ThermoWorks signals though.

 

[jimim]

Brent. Ok now I’m interested. How does it estimate cooking time? Do u tell it weight of meat? Thickness? How would it know?

 

[Brentr]

Brent. Ok now I’m interested. How does it estimate cooking time? Do u tell it weight of meat? Thickness? How would it know?

Hey Jimm, the probe set up is posted by Red-Beard. You will have to ask him these questions. I think they look very interesting.

 

[red-beard]

I believe it estimates the time based on the internal temp gain rate.

 

[jark87]

Pool may have cover on it, but this is my favorite time of year for smoking. Perfect day today - mid 80s and no humidity. Baby backs on the Pit Barrel - super easy and ready to eat in under 3 hours. About to put some Caribbean corn on the grill...

 

[jark87]

First attempt at Caribbean-style corn. Tasted great!

 

[Brentr]

First attempt at Caribbean-style corn. Tasted great!
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Looks great

 

[Apsuhead]

I made chicken w rice and vegetables on the Blackstone again last night. Then hot honey bun and ice cream for dessert

 

[jark87]

hot honey bun

Man, that brings back memories! My mom used to get frozen honey buns that had to be heated in the oven (pre-microwave days). The torture of having to wait 20 minutes vs. the tasteless bun in a wrapper. Never an easy decision for a kid.

 

[Brentr]

I made chicken w rice and vegetables on the Blackstone again last night. Then hot honey bun and ice cream for dessert View attachment 163968View attachment 163969View attachment 163970

I use my griddle every weekend

 

[jimim]

Pool may have cover on it, but this is my favorite time of year for smoking. Perfect day today - mid 80s and no humidity. Baby backs on the Pit Barrel - super easy and ready to eat in under 3 hours. About to put some Caribbean corn on the grill...
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Does urs run hot. My buddies does. He said it always had but it never affected his cooks

 

[Arizonarob]

I use my griddle every weekend

You use your griddle while you’re sleeping!!!

 

[jark87]

Does urs run hot. My buddies does. He said it always had but it never affected his cooks

Yes, but not too hot. Typically 250-300. I usually cook around 225 on my other smokers, but rarely even use them anymore because the PBC is so easy. The higher temps bugged me when I first got the PBC, but the results were great and cooks were faster. Now I’m spoiled.