Finally dusted off the 26er and fired her up.

[gmc2003]

Well it's been a few months since I've been able to lite some charcoal. Oh, we've had a day here or there of nice weather, but I've always seemed to be working on those days. Not this day - um I'm mean yesterday. This smoke was also kind of special for me. You see, it's my first smoke in 13 years without my little buddy skidmark by my side(RIP little buddy). Ok enough small talk - let's get it started again!!!

First off. I gotta get the kettle going: One cube, four briquettes, a chunk of hickory and one apple chunk. All in the SnS.

After the coals start ashing over I add the hot water and the rest of the coals:

I like the tasted of pure beef so here's my slightly seasoned rib-roast.

Distance shot:

Added some beef broth and beef consomme to hold the drippings. The liquids sorta look like - well you know. However it tasted real good.

One russet for me, and a sweet potato for the misses: That roast is sure taking on some nice color.

...and she's done: Pulled at 127* and let her rest for 20min.

First slice of the year!!! Purty ain't she...

The only plated shot I got. I was powerful hungry. Besides the roast we also had the potato, and a melody of peas/corn. Not a bad meal for being the only meal of the day.

Thanks for taking a peak, Skid would have loved this one.

Intangibles: Smoked at 230* with one spike upward of 250* for about 15+ mins. Total cook time was between 3-4 hrs.

Chris

 

[BBQ Bird]

Nicely done sir. Looks delicious.

 

[JLeonard]

Absolutely gorgeous! I'd stand in line for a slice of that.
Jim

 

[912smoker]

Looks very good. 2 slices please

 

[chopsaw]

Nice work ! I'd be all over that .

 

[sawhorseray]

That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, huge Like! RAY

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

Beautiful smoke Chris. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have lost too many of my little buddies last year so I empathize with you. Take care and enjoy the wonderful memories.

G

 

[Colin1230]

Wow, that looks fantastic! I wish my wife liked rare meat.

 

[Brokenhandle]

That looks delicious and perfectly done! Great job! Now excuse me as I knock JLeonard out of line so I can take his spot!

Ryan

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Chris is back in the saddle again! And what a way to break in the inaugural smoke of the year. Looks fantastic buddy!

 

[WeberBlackStoneYoder]

I love my 26" Weber. It gets used heavily.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

That's a sweet meal for sure Chris. You gotta love them Webers!

Dave

 

[kruizer]

That looks Grandiferous and tasty too.

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Mighty Tasty from the Den, Chris!!
Nice Job!!
Like.

Bear

 

[robrpb]

Great job Chris. That looks good before and after you sliced it.

Rob

 

[gmc2003]

Nicely done sir. Looks delicious.

Thanks Bird and for the like. It did taste pretty darn good.

Absolutely gorgeous! I'd stand in line for a slice of that.
Jim

Appreciate that and the like Jim, There only two of us. So no lines here on most cooks.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

Nice work ! I'd be all over that .

Thank you very much Chop. I've had that one sitting in the freezer since turkey day. I saw a spell of good weather coming our way and had to jump on it. Appreciate the like also.

That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, huge Like! RAY

Muchas gracias Ray and for the like. Glad I didn't tack a selfie in there and ruin the moment. LOL.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

Beautiful smoke Chris. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have lost too many of my little buddies last year so I empathize with you. Take care and enjoy the wonderful memories.

G

Appreciate that G and the like. Skid was a big part of our lives. He always stayed outside when I fired up the smoker or kettles. I think he felt that was his job to guard over the smokers. He was good at it.

Wow, that looks fantastic! I wish my wife liked rare meat.

Thank you Colin and for the like, My wife likes here steaks really rare, I'm talking red meat with the nerves still twitching. I have to reel her back in some days.

Chris

 

[yankee2bbq]

Looks good Chris! Great job! And Skidmark would be proud!

 

[gmc2003]

That looks delicious and perfectly done! Great job! Now excuse me as I knock JLeonard out of line so I can take his spot!

Ryan

Like I told Jim there are only the two of us - so leftovers were a plenty. Thanks for the compliment and like Ryan. I was a little nervous being the first cook of the year.

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Chris is back in the saddle again! And what a way to break in the inaugural smoke of the year. Looks fantastic buddy!

Appreciate the like and kindly words John. As normal big like for the meme you always seem to come thru.

Chris