Babybacks, Tri Tip and 4th of July!

[cavman]

Hi today I am smoking 1 rack of Babybacks and 1 TriTip. Using Kingsford blue bag and about 75/25 pecan/hickory. I use webber rubs, kosher salt and coarse fresh ground black pepper. I use cranapple juice as a binder for the rubs and paint the meat with it once during the smoke. I use a Maverick 733 for temps and cook at about 230 degrees. I am including pic of the pork butts I am doing for the 4th.

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[cavman]

I will have after picks. I don't foil my ribs and finish them at 165 as discussed in other threads. The Tritip will be top rack and come off at 130

 

[cavman]

After my divorce, I bought a 5th wheel and sold my house. The mini WSM is a perfect fit for me. My grill is a Lodge sportsman. I wanted to include a pic of my yard and view. Hence the 4th of July BBQ, the city sets of the fireworks directly across the bay from me. Check out the riser for the smoker/grill.

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

Inexpensive and portable. The paver on top is fake red brick. It looks nicer than the photo.

 

[b-one]

Looks like a good time. Looks like lighter fluid ever try a charcoal chimney?

 

[cavman]

I use brown paper grocery bags in a webber chimney with minimal lighter fluid to ensure it goes. Never have had a taste of fuel. With the wind here, paper alone never works.

 

[b-one]

If it works for you. I'm lazy and use the side burner on the gasser most of the time,I do like the cubes but forget to buy them.

 

[cavman]

I really should try the cubes. Old habits die hard. Beautiful day here, rare 80 degree day, light wind.

 

[cavman]

Tritip is done. Not the best I ever made but easy. Should have pulled at 125 and seared on the grill. Still good. Girls next door are impressed.

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[b-one]

Looks tasty!

 

[cavman]

Ribs at 165 degrees IT and a bone pic no knawing.

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[cavman]

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• cavman
• Jun 24, 2017

 

[SmokinAl]

Everything looks good from here!

Al

 

[sauced]

Yes...it all looks real good!! Nice job

 

[cavman]

Thanks guys. It is all good. I am looking forward to my 4th of July smoke. It will be my first porkbutts in the WSM mini. I have confidence after my brisket went so well. This will also be my first intentional attempt to shred the meat. It seems that 205 IT is the target for pulling. These are boneless, but they are a better quality than you get at the grocery around here. Got them at cash and carry. Over 17 lbs of pork goodness.