I'm not a fan of the typical brown sugar and paparika based rubs for beef. They taste great on chicken and pig, but not so great on beef in my humble opinion. I've been using a rub more like somethi ...
I don't like going above 185 for brisket. Actually, I don't really check temperature much. Once I'm above the 170 range I start checking for tenderness. I use my thermometer for feeling the resista ...
I foil my butts. I don't go by temperature though. It usually takes me 12-14 hours on the smoker. I wrap them about 8 hours in when I've got a good bark. the meat does not seem to absorb much more ...
Sounds like you'll have a great set up! I live in Dublin, so Carfagnas is not far. I'll try them out. I've bought pellets for my Traeger at Mr. Mulch, but I have not tried their hardwood. They're ...
Thanks for the ideas. When I install that new thermostat to get the 225 setting that should take care of any problems there. I've tried foil and it does make a much more moist product. I'll have to ...
I'm doin mostly pork spareribs and butt. I have one of the old 180 digital thermostats and set it at either smoke, 180 or the 245 setting. I try all of those until I find the one that runs closest t ...
Hey. I've been doin BBQ about 5 years or so now and been cooking as a hobby for a long time. It's hard to find good BBQ in Ohio so we have to make it ourselves.
I'm glad there's other people in Columbus that smoke. Pig that is! I've got a Traeger and a cheap-o Chargriller. I'm trying to find a good source for fresh pork.. Do you know of a good place? I'm ...