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  1. blaken

    Charcoal supplies

    I haven't seen a bag of lump since late June. I am down to half a bag and getting desperate for this weekend. It looks like my local Sheels has BGE so I might try to pick that up. The other option is briquettes but I have never tried to run them through my Stumpster XL
  2. blaken

    Chopped vs. burnt end

    I'm from Iowa and it's the same as KC, only burnt ends.
  3. blaken

    anyone combining sous vide into their smoking?

    I have smoked pork belly for a couple of hours and then SVed it the rest of the way.  I use it in chilli and it's great.  After the SV I strip it and pan fry to get it crispy.
  4. blaken

    Pump Sprayer

    Thanks JJ Sounds good.  If it's not going to make anything turn out better I'll stick with my spray bottle.
  5. blaken

    Pump Sprayer

    Has anyone here used a pressurized tank sprayer like this.http://www.lowes.com/pd_36943-89543-5318_4294936085__?productId=3711310I've seen them used on TV. Is it any better then the standard squeeze bottle? Also where can I get a food grade version?
  6. blaken

    Tommy's World Class Chili

    Well, I got to work today and there on the wall was the gauntlet I have been waiting for. My department is hosting a chili cook off. The only problem is two other guys in my department read this forum. So this is the official dibs call on this recipe if anyone else at work is reading this...
  7. blaken

    Tommy's World Class Chili

    Well September just hit and that means the start of chili season. I love this recipe. I have made it at least half a dozen times. Here are my twists I substitute the chili season packets for other spices. Usually straight ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, salt then more oregano and cumin...
  8. blaken

    My first fatty pie

    All I can say is, where is my slice? Looks great.
  9. blaken

    Pulled pork tastes like pork roast

    I do a lot of butts on the GOSM. I just don't like the chip box at all. Get yourself a cheap 10" cast iron skillet and use it instead. I like to put 3 good size hickory chunks right in the middle of the skillet and then I fill the outer edge with apple chips (I can't find chunks here). When...
  10. blaken

    3 Chuckies w/Qview

    If you have a router you can make a jig and use a spiral upcut bit. Jasper makes a great jig if you don't want to make one
  11. blaken

    Iowa vs Iowa State Football

    Wow I really thought this thread would get more activity. Well I have a brisket and pork butt going on tonight for the long hall. I'll try to get some qview going.
  12. blaken

    How to smoke in the middle of the week?

    Well crud now I feel like a wus. The pork is going to work so I won't fridge it but the brisket will have to. I might just have to spend the night on the couch and grab a new therm. Wake up every hour or so and mist.
  13. blaken

    How to smoke in the middle of the week?

    The brisket is almost 8lbs but I haven't bought the pork shoulder yet. It will probably be smallish 5-6lbs or so if I have a choice. This is a spur of the moment kind of thing. I have 3 nice butts in the freezer but I'll never get one thawed in time. I know 5hrs isn't going to get it up to...
  14. blaken

    How to smoke in the middle of the week?

    I need to smoke a brisket and a pork shoulder in the middle of the week. Wednesday night to be exact. The earliest I can get the meat on is probably 6pm unless I skate out of work a little early. I need to be in bed about 5 hours later. My plan is to smoke both until about 10:30 pm and then...
  15. blaken

    Oooooh....How deep is your cut?

    Any more word on this topic. I am doing a butt tomorrow night and am thinking of trying to score it. I have a GOSM and was thinking of cooking it fat cap down and only scoring what would then be the top. My main concern is the shoulder drying out because of the extra exposure. Please let me...
  16. blaken

    Does anyone use a GasWatch II to monitor their propane tank?

    I have also been looking for a gauge of some sort. I have a spare tank but it would be nice to know how much time I had until I ran out of gas. I just need to get a remote temp gauge for the smoker temps. If you really want to get your moneys worth don't do tank exchange at all. Why would...
  17. blaken

    Gosm Modifications

    You may not need the needle valve mod. It depends on which burner you have. I recently discovered there are two different burners that come with the GOSM. Your burner will either be about 3" diameter or 5". I have the 5" version and it runs hot. At the lowest setting I can only get down to...
  18. blaken

    Iowa vs Iowa State Football

    Ya wu-tang just killed normal easy chili for me. I have grilled meat for chili before but smoked meat + smoked chili is a whole new level. I do have 4 of those butts from the recent Hy-Vee sale but brisket chili just sounds too good not to try. The problem is I will have to make the brisket in...
  19. blaken

    Iowa vs Iowa State Football

    It had to be done but in the interest of keeping things civil, don't say who you think is going to win or even discus the actual game. The important thing is what are you making for the up coming tail gate of the year (as long as you live in Iowa that is)? I can't make it to the game this...
  20. blaken

    Smoked chili for gameday-WOW

    How much smoke flavor did the chili take on? I am very interested in trying this.
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