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  1. bigtrain74

    Traeger LIVE Broadcast

    Today at 4 pm EST Traeger is doing a live broadcast on "How To Traeger Thanksgiving Dinner" on their website. I'm sure we all could put on our own show demonstrating how to use our cookers to create a holiday feast but I'm always interested in watching how other people prep and deliver their...
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    Another Baby Back Smoke on the RecTec

    Rubbed down the night before even though I usually just rub them right before putting them on the cooker.  Thrown on for 10:30   After 3 hours I've been experimenting with different ingredients when it comes time to foiling. All 3 rack took the butter, (ran out of parkay) more rub...
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    1st Try of Pop's Brine with a Venison Loin

    I wasn't planning on posting this so that is the reason for the lack of pics, my apologies up front. Plus, I know this may not be the best use of a venison loin but I wanted to see how this would come out if i was to make a venison ham. It also gave me an excuse to bust out the mini's. The Mini...
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    Have you purchased StarKist tune within the past 5 years?

    You can either take a check for $25 or a voucher for $50 worth of StarKist tuna as a result of the Class Action Lawsuit settlement. https://www.tunalawsuit.com/Documents/SKH_NOT.pdf
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    Chuckie Burnt Ends w/ Spatchy & Brief Review of John Henry's Texas Brisket Rub

    I had a hankering for some burnt ends but I did not want to waste a whole packer since the family is not too keen on smoked beef. I picked up some of this John Henry's Texas Brisket Rub and couldn't wait to give it a shot. My chuck roast was just a hair under 3 lbs and when you see the size of...
  6. bigtrain74

    First Catering Event

    A total success!!!! Cooked for 75 people.   I even did a fried dough bar which was a huge hit! I was told by alleged "foodies" that it was the best pulled pork they have ever tasted.
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    Boning Fillet Knife From Walmart

    Looking for a decent fillet knife and I know they have them at Walmart in the sporting goods section. Does anyone know if they are decent enough to use in the kitchen? They are only like $15
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    First Beef Ribs on the Rec Tec

    Saw these on sale for $6 and so I picked them up to give beef ribs a whirl. I cleaned then up just like you would to any other rib. Then slapped on a mixture of apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and ginger onto the ribs. The with my local butcher shops rub I have...
  9. bigtrain74

    Whole Chicken on The Mini

    Whelp, it's time for me to get my first full smoke one the Mini WSM today. They are calling for rain tomorrow and Monday, so let's get started! Started yesterday with a brine which consisted of: 1/2 Cup Kosher SaltBlack PepperGarlic PowderOnion PowderPaprika Took the bird out this morning and...
  10. bigtrain74

    Some Game Day Treats (Q-View)

    Can't watch football on a Sunday afternoon without some wings! Tried things a little differently though. I followed a recipe from a guy on YouTube who not season them at all and just threw them onto the cooker. So onto the Rec Tec @ 225 for 2 hours. After pulling them off I threw them into a...
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    Grills Marks On a Rec Tec

    I don't understand how people complain about pellet grills not giving grill marks to a piece of meat. I do you use the searing grates and get perfection... My Rec Tec produces the best steak I ever made. NY Strips are my favorite .
  12. bigtrain74

    Happy Birthday To Our Fearless Leader!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF!!!!!!!!!!!!   44 Years Young! Stay Hungry My Friend!
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    Smoked Tri Tip with a Rec Tec Pineapple Upside Down Cake "Football Sunday"

    Went to my local butcher shop and asked the guy I've been getting buddy buddy with lately for some tri tip. He said he didn't have any out but to give him a few minuets and he will be right back. Sure enough he came back with 3 to choose from that the butched just cut off and packaged especially...
  14. bigtrain74

    Question about the AMNPS

    So I hate to say it but I have had this thing for a few years now. I went to use it about a month ago but the pellets were going out. I attributed that to having the smoker jam packed with pellets. So I've been looking On here and watxhing how people use them. I finally lit the smoker and got...
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    New Addition To The Fleet

    Ordered today... REC TEC pellet cooker. The said it will be here in 2.5 weeks... I don't know if that means 17 or 18 days... Not like you can split a week in half, but ok... I'm too excited to sleep... It's like being a kid waiting for Christmas.
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    First Whole Hog (Q-View)

    My father (UncleBubbas BBQ) and I decided to roast a pig for my daughters birthday party. This adventure was a few weeks in the making. Had to dig the earth to make sure the pit was nice and level. Cinder blocks anyone? Cinder blocks, $48.   New suspension in the van, $500. Having...
  17. bigtrain74

    BigTrain's Mystery Cooler

    I completely stole this idea from SQWIB. Dropping a little teaser for a nice smoke Saturday. I hope it comes out good as I can't wait to give this a try... 
  18. bigtrain74

    Looking For Oven Racks

    If someone is planning on throwing away their older oven, I am looking to grab the racks. I am willing to pay for the shipping costs for the racks.  Thanks in advance all! ~Tony
  19. bigtrain74

    Cast Iron Skillet Question

    So I bought a new cast iron skillet the other day to go camping with. This thing came pre-seasoned so I did not have to do anything to it. So I used it first off to make some steak teriyaki over the open camp fire. So when everything was done I scraped everything out of it as much as I could...
  20. bigtrain74

    Using the GOSM to make Snack sticks

    Hello fellas, Just a quick question.   I have a GOSM set up for gas. Now this weekend I was going to smoke some snack sticks in there. Now, I do not think I can keep my temps down enough in there so I don't ruin them... Do we think it is wise if I keep the gas off and I make a pan of lump...
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