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  1. grampyskids

    Brisket: What do you think?

    My Son has been hassling me to cook a Brisket. I have never done one before (surprised?). It's not that I am intimidated, it was just too much meat for my wife and I. Yesterday, I went to Smart & Final and picked up a very flexible packer. Now I am not a big fan of burnt ends ( I do eat them...
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    Using your coffee grinder for a spice grinder

    Years ago, I learned this trick from Michael Chiarello from Napa and the last Next Iron Chef. To use your coffee grinder as a spice grinder, put a torn up piece fo bread into the grinder and turn it on making bread crumbs. Do the same thing after grinding spices. Clean grinder no trace of either.
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    Slap Yo Daddy Ribs

    Just back back from judging a KCBS contest. Got to talk to Harry Soo. Wow, what a really nice guy. Unlike a lot of Comp Teams, Harry is real people. So here is Harry's Rib Recipe( not the way I would do it) Rub: 4Tbs Kosher Salt 2 Tbs Granulated sugar 2Tbs Brown sugar 2 Tbs Chili Powder 2...
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    All I want for for Christmas is my- Fill in the words.

    I realize that the powers that be, are working hard with Hudler to make this a better platform. So my reason for this post is to give every one a chance to express your want list from Jeff. So, I will start. I want to be able to quickly see who is really on the forum. I want to be able to see...
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    What happened to this site?

    I have always gone to this site for my smoking information. Now all I have found is "Someone has updated their whatever", or reviews of equipment. What happened to the commarderie. It is gone! We no longer know who is on chat. This has been my home for info and friendship. We have lost this! I...
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    What I miss the most

    Under the old regime. we could look to the right margin and see who was on chat. Can we get that function back?
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    Thermometer placement

    I have my barrel and know basically what I need to do, But, I am perplexed about mounting my thermometers. I am going to Big lots and buy their El Cheapo. I plan on using the lid and racks. I also plan on cutting off the top lip off the bottom so that the lid will fit securely. Now comes the...
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    Has anyone heard from ronp?

    I've been waiting for a call, but I haven't heard from him.
  9. grampyskids

    Chargriller SNP mods: Tuning plates vs fire brick

    I have a Chargriller SNP and I am not ready to assemble it yet. In all the threads, I see all kinds of tuning plate advice, but in comps I have talked to users who have lined the cooking chamber with foil wrapped fire brick. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of each method?
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    Where's the members list?

    It make take me a year or two to figure this new thing out, but where is the members list?
  11. grampyskids

    Judging my 1st competition -Any advice

    I went through the KCBS Certified Barbeque Judge's class last month. So tomorrow I am judging my 1st comp. I am looking forward to it, yet I realize that a lot of money and prestige is involved. So Judges, what info or hints can you give me. Thanks
  12. grampyskids

    Care of Cast Iron Grills

    I have always brushed of my cast iron grill plates after each use. In my next cook, I wipe them with a little oil. Basically I treat them like my cast iron pans. I understand that some people wash them after every use. So tell me what do you do to treat cast iron?
  13. grampyskids

    55 gallon food grade drums SACRAMENTO

    Just picked up a food grade with a liner for $20. It was used to store honey. It has latched head for the top of the drum. I can't wait to make my UDS.
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    The Great BBQ Sauce Contest

    I have tried many sauces and I have yet to find one that meets my needs. What I want is a sauce that Tickles my tongue with the first bite and then puts a little bit of heat on the back of my tongue. Someone out there has a recipe to blow us all away. SO, what do do win. The title of an apron of...
  15. grampyskids

    KCBS Certified Barbeque Judge Class

    Just got back from the 6 hour KCBS CBJ class in Sacramento CA. It was well worth the $45 fee. There was a combination of Competition Teams (about 50% of the class) and just plain folks like me. We learned what it takes to judge a competition within the categories of Appearance, Taste and...
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    Update on ronp and 100 wishes for him

    I just talked to Ron and the Doctor told him that everything went well. He is supposed to go home tomorrow. Unfortunately, Carol can not come home from Utah. I told Ron to talk to the Social Worker to ask for some home help. Hopefully he will get some help. SO, what can we do? Add 100 posts to...
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    Update on ronp and 100 wishes for him

    7 P.M. PDT; I just talked to ronp again. The MD said that everything went great. He will be going home tomorrow. BUT he will be going home alone. Carol is still up in Utah and can't come back. I told him to talk to the Hospital Social Worker to get some help. This is a tough road for him; so, we...
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    ronp just called

    His surgery was delayed for a while this morning. He is out of surgery and sounds a little groggy. He has yet to see his Doctor, but the fact that he is alert is encouraging.
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    Beef Bacon

    Was perusing Rytek's Book and saw a recipe for beef bacon. It seems to be made from a brisket. My wife is allergic to pork so I need to know if anyone has tried this and your opinion of how it came out. Tomorrow i will start a pork belly for the rest of us, but I hate to leave her out. Thanks...
  20. grampyskids

    Nor Cal. UDS barrel source

    Been looking for a barrel for a while found this on Sacramento Craigs List: 55 gallon drums used to store honey with lids (no burn out?) www.craigslist.org/grd/16736347120.html
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