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  1. joe sixpack

    To sear or not to sear, that is the question.

    I've smoked with and without aluminum pans. The meats (Butt & Whole chickens) came out nice both ways. I've yet to sear or wrap a butt, and with my successes I don't plan on it anytime soon. Marinating overnight (in a sealed baggie) seems to do the trick for me. Mustard & a rub for pork, Mayo...
  2. joe sixpack

    Italian Hot Sausages

    After 34 years as a die hard Michelob drinker, I'm hanging up my loyalty to A/B products. The entire country has sold out, and now the government is hording emergency food from Washington state. Something is seriously going down, and soon. I'm purchasing 10 cases of ammo tomorrow. Ain't nobody...
  3. joe sixpack

    ABT recipes & some instructions

    Personally, I much prefer cheddar in place of the cream cheese. Never tried them fresh stuffed, so thank you for the many recipes. I shall modify to my taste and report back. **POINTER** NEVER touch anywhere near your eyes when working with jalipeno peppers.
  4. joe sixpack

    Buying smoker for Boyfriend

    I had not grilled or cooked with charcoal in over 20 years (I was a propane grill user) when my girlfriend showed up with an charcoal ECB "Gourmet Model" ) as a gift. Using natural charcoal lit with a chimney starter brought back many memories of old. Keeping up with the temperature took just...
  5. joe sixpack

    1st Butts and Ribs...QView!!!!!!

    Nice job for a 1st time out! My 1st attempt at ribs will be tomorrow. Just me and the better half (that I know of) will be around the place to enjoy them. Perhaps the hanging a rib by a string in front of my buddies would get them up this way? SMOKE ON!!
  6. joe sixpack

    2nd smoking with my "Gourmet" ECB

    Thank you! My 2nd effort. Looks like this little hobby of mine will work out just fine.
  7. joe sixpack

    2nd smoking with my "Gourmet" ECB

    Nothing like the finished product. Fall off the bone. Or, bone fall off the roast, if you will; tender. My next effort: Made from scratch BBQ smoked beans. There was a family recipe for baked beans that my grandmother took to the grave. I'd like to give it a whirl, and see how close I can...
  8. joe sixpack

    2nd smoking with my "Gourmet" ECB

    Thank you very much! As you may have noticed; in my haste to get things up and running, I neglected to place the butt in a roasting pan. I've been basting it in the juices formed in the water pan, along with the chicken which also is not in a roasting pan. Hopefully, this error will only make...
  9. joe sixpack

    2nd smoking with my "Gourmet" ECB

    Thanks for the info! My mistake. The roast is looking good (159F internal temp 4 hours in) I'll add 2 aluminum packets of hickory and one more chunk of live oak to the coal pan. Time to move it up top and put the 2 chickens in below: In it goes for about 4 hours more. Beer time is noon.
  10. joe sixpack

    2nd smoking with my "Gourmet" ECB

    Not to say either of the following ECB's is superior, I'm just comparing them. Guvna posted a Q-View of his ECB (electric?) My coal-fired "Gourmet" ($30.00 LOL) ECB Looks like this: Guvana's appears to have a fully open bottom and exterior legs, in addition to supports for the coal pan. Mine...
  11. joe sixpack

    Butt ugly? - Q-view

    Welcome! From a fellow newbee!! The butt looks quite tasty!! Is that a "new" ECB? I ask because I recently got a "Gourmet" charcoal fired ECB and the coal pan and leg designs on mine are quite different than yours.
  12. joe sixpack

    2nd smoking with my "Gourmet" ECB

    I did a Q-View on my first post, so most of y'all know I have the newer "Gourmet" model charcoal fired ECB. This time out; I've added split Oak (6 months since cutting) chunks to my 2nd filling in the coal pan. This seems to be allowing the smoker to hold a nice 250-255F temperature and the...
  13. joe sixpack

    Whole Chicken - Brine and Rub?

    I shall be adding 2 whole chickens (my 1st attempt smoking chicken) to my Boston Butt 8 hours in. That'll give me 4-5 hours smoking time, which should get the birds done to falling off the bone goodness. We're really liking this smoking of meats! Even with a ECB
  14. joe sixpack

    Pork Rib and Chicken Thighs

    Them there are some mighty tasty looking ribs and chicken! great QView. Now I want ribs!!!
  15. joe sixpack

    Hey y'all from a newbie here from Central Western Florida!

    Smoke 'em if you got 'em!!
  16. joe sixpack

    Hey y'all from a newbie here from Central Western Florida!

    Hey Now! I've got a friend in NPR.
  17. joe sixpack

    Hey y'all from a newbie here from Central Western Florida!

    Thanks Joe! Your little town has blossomed within the past 14 years. At 41 & 54 in particular. I initially built in Wesley Chapel. Glad to be aboard
  18. joe sixpack

    Hey y'all from a newbie here from Central Western Florida!

    Thank you for your welcome. Good to know I am not alone in ECB ownership on the board. Have you made any modifications to yours yet? The view is free.
  19. joe sixpack

    Hey y'all from a newbie here from Central Western Florida!

    It shall drift along Rt 44 until It reaches Rt 19. From there, you'll have to guide it.
  20. joe sixpack

    Hey y'all from a newbie here from Central Western Florida!

    Much appreciated Pineywoods! I did my online studying once I knew I owned the thing. Both it, and the assistance and support from this site made my first experience one to remember!
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