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  1. kranders

    Baja Filet

    I was at the local market and found a "Baja Filet" with 3 small cylindrical pieces of meat. I've had these before...before I had a smoker...and cooked like I cook the Tri-tip that is abundant around here. I searched on-line and as near as I can tell there are a cut from the shoulder clod. I...
  2. kranders

    3rd smoke ever...1st tri-tip

    Being from Santa Maria, CA (home to Tri-tip grilling known locally as "Santa Maria Style BBQ) I have grilled many Tri's indirectly on a gas grill. The locals say it isn't proper since it's not over Red Oak coals on high heat. I'll try to post some pictures A little SPOG is all it needs In...
  3. kranders

    Picnic cut shoulder questions

    I'm new to smoking, but my whole chicken worked out great on Saturday so I went to the store looking for meat on Sunday morning. I picked up a rack of Baby Backs for dinner and couldn't help myself in buying a bone in Pork Shoulder Picnic cut at 4.35 lbs, planning on pulled pork for later in the...
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    My new GOSM 38" smoker

    I just got my new smoker from Costco. It was a snap to assemble and I'm seasoning it now. I'm planning on my first smoke being a whole chicken tomorrow. I adjusted the temperature gauge with some boiling water before assembly. It was easy to maintain 225 to 250 degrees during the 2 hour...
  5. kranders

    No rubs or spice?

    Does anyone not use rubs or other sauces, mops, marinades or other spices? I'm new to smoking in a smoker and haven't even received my smoker yet (should be here by Monday). I have been grilling for years and a lot of that is with indirect heat and wood chips in a smoker box. I have been reading...
  6. kranders

    How far north is still "So Cal"?

    How about Santa Maria in the far northern reaches of Santa Barbara County. I'm still considered local at Disneyland!  Am I good for the So Cal group? I'm brand new to smoking and looking forward to learning from all of you!
  7. kranders

    Is a smoker practical for smaller meals

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum and new to smoking. I am awaiting the arrival of a GOSM 38" vertical propane smoker that I ordered from Costco. I am new to smoking but not to grilling and live where they believe it is not BBQ unless it is "Santa Maria Style" which is beef tri-tip over red oak...
  8. kranders

    Hello from the West Coast

    Hi. I'm Ken Anderson from Santa Maria, California on the Central Coast of California and work at Vandenberg AFB. Around here they say you aren't bbq'ing unless you are doing it "Santa Maria Style", which is a tri-tip roast cooked over red oak coals. I have not smoked before except for adding...
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