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Topic: Jerky slicer |
sakijo
Replies: 22
Views: 8652
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Forum: General BBQ Discussion Posted: May 28 2010 Subject: Jerky slicer |
I always cut mine by hand. Sometimes, if I buy a chuck roast or something like that, I get the butcher to cut it thin. No charge at the local supermarket. |
Topic: Frontier at Sams Club |
sakijo
Replies: 40
Views: 18012
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: May 27 2010 Subject: Frontier at Sams Club |
Sams Club here in Hawaii is carrying BOTW 40# bags for 15.97. Yeah, maybe expensive for you folks, but the only other thing is Maui brand Kiawe charcoal at 6.00 for 8# bag. I bought several bags. Y ... |
Topic: colored paint for cookers? |
sakijo
Replies: 14
Views: 5332
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Forum: Cookers Posted: Apr 22 2010 Subject: colored paint for cookers? |
BBQ grill paints in black are usual. Auto stores sell hi temp paints in a variety of colors and temp ranges. These are paints for engine blocks (lower temp - around 400) and exhaust systems (higher ... |
Topic: What's the BEST brine solution for a turkey? |
sakijo
Replies: 10
Views: 2426
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Forum: General BBQ Discussion Posted: Apr 22 2010 Subject: What's the BEST brine solution for a turkey? |
I start with 1 gallon of apple juice. Add sea salt and brown sugar to taste. I quarter 2-3 apples, 2-3 round onions, 2-3 oranges and smash and peel 2-3 garlic heads. I put the defrosted bird in a c ... |
Topic: Annual Abalone Trip (lots 'o' pics) |
sakijo
Replies: 24
Views: 6692
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Forum: General BBQ Discussion Posted: Apr 22 2010 Subject: Annual Abalone Trip (lots 'o' pics) |
I am sooooo jealous. In Hawaii the farmed ones are only 1/4 that size nd there are no wild ones. Can I get in on the action next year as well? |
Topic: Saving a Friend From Making a HUGE Mistake a Second Time! |
sakijo
Replies: 17
Views: 4203
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Dec 31 2009 Subject: Saving a Friend From Making a HUGE Mistake a Second Time! |
I am betting this guy is an engineer or some other profession where he is probably highly educated, but obviously educated way beyond his own intelligence.
Hey, I resemble that remark. But it's no ... |
Topic: score? i think |
sakijo
Replies: 4
Views: 1929
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Forum: Cookers Posted: Oct 01 2009 Subject: score? i think |
Isn't propane CNG (compressed natural gas)? I figure you need to change hook up fittings and maybe get some kind of ignition system. Pictures? |
Topic: Looking for a non vinegar sauce for pulled pork |
sakijo
Replies: 10
Views: 7288
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Forum: Rubs, Marinades, Brines, Mops & Sauces Posted: Sep 21 2009 Subject: Looking for a non vinegar sauce for pulled pork |
Vinegar + ketchup = a lot of vinegar. If you use vinegar, substitute tomato sauce for the ketchup. Or cut the vinegar and use ketchup only. |
Topic: Kiawe |
sakijo
Replies: 4
Views: 1772
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Sep 21 2009 Subject: Kiawe |
Tough cr*P for your neighbors. Use the kiawe, smoke 'em to death, and invite them over for dinner. They will never complain again. BTW, where is your kiawe stash? I need some. |
Topic: UDS Build |
sakijo
Replies: 16
Views: 5556
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Forum: Cookers Posted: Sep 19 2009 Subject: UDS Build |
"My neighbors think I'm crazy"
Wait till they see and smell all that Q comin' outta that thing. They'll be lined up around the block. |
Topic: Kobe beef steaks, king prawns, corn, and fresh green beens.. |
sakijo
Replies: 20
Views: 7407
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Forum: General BBQ Discussion Posted: Jul 30 2009 Subject: Kobe beef steaks, king prawns, corn, and fresh green beens.. |
There is wagyu beef grown in America that is ALMOST 100% wagyu beef. The percentage is so close that it has been determined to be genetically no different from the Japanes breed. HOWEVER, the meat i ... |
Topic: Whiskey Barrel UDS |
sakijo
Replies: 77
Views: 120121
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Forum: Cookers Posted: Jul 17 2009 Subject: Whiskey Barrel UDS |
A friend of mine had one just like this. His father built it and it worked fine. It wasn't all hi-tech as this one, either. No ash pan, just a big pie plate on bricks on the bottom for the coals, s ... |
Topic: What is the strangest thing you have every smoked? |
sakijo
Replies: 21
Views: 6551
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Forum: Smoked Foods Posted: Jun 13 2009 Subject: What is the strangest thing you have every smoked? |
Octopus. Not really weird here in Hawaii, but maybe in Kansas . . . |
Topic: Sugar Maple chips, Want any?? |
sakijo
Replies: 4
Views: 2390
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Jan 08 2009 Subject: Sugar Maple chips, Want any?? |
Consider mailing me a box? I'm in Hawaii . . . |
Topic: Guava and Mango??? |
sakijo
Replies: 4
Views: 1658
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Dec 13 2008 Subject: Guava and Mango??? |
Guava - sweet and light. Good for fish, seafood and poultry.
Mango - stay away. This is related to poison oak or something like that. Not good. |
Topic: Lychee wood |
sakijo
Replies: 3
Views: 4658
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Nov 16 2008 Subject: Lychee wood |
Lychee has a nice smoke flavor. I use it for delicate meat like fish. Mine doesn't burn up hot. Beware of mango. I read that it's realted to poison oak or poison ivy and you should not cook with ... |
Topic: Can I use just any wood? |
sakijo
Replies: 8
Views: 2044
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Nov 06 2008 Subject: Can I use just any wood? |
Like they say, unknown wood - stay away. "almost all hardwoods and edible fruiting trees are ok to cook with" is a statement that needs heeding too. I was going to smoke up some food with ... |
Topic: Quality Knives and Butcher Utensils??? |
sakijo
Replies: 53
Views: 18601
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Forum: General BBQ Discussion Posted: Oct 04 2008 Subject: Quality Knives and Butcher Utensils??? |
I prefer the Henkels 4 star. But I do have a few Japanese traditional and specialty knives. My wife likes Japanese knives because she's from Japan. Dexter-Russell makes a good knife too, as they we ... |
Topic: kingsford matchlight...what a rip off!!!!! |
sakijo
Replies: 11
Views: 5243
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Oct 04 2008 Subject: kingsford matchlight...what a rip off!!!!! |
My friend uses the match lite, but only as a starter. He lays down one layer of that stuff and regular charcoal on top of it. You are right, the petroleum smell is awful. I use Kingsford opnly beca ... |
Topic: Orange Wood |
sakijo
Replies: 1
Views: 1123
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Forum: Wood and Charcoal Posted: Sep 12 2008 Subject: Orange Wood |
I'm getting ready to prune my fahter's orange tree. It's a Washington Navel Orange tree to be exact. Anybody tried smoking with this? Right now, I'm using Lychee, Kiawe, and Guava.
Thanks! |
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