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On September 11, we pause to honor the 2,977 innocent lives lost, the extraordinary heroism of first responders who ran toward danger, and the enduring resilience of a nation united. Through the darkness of that day, the strength of the American spirit shone brightest—proving that while physical...

Got out some green chili's today. The Mrs. Made some beans & tortillas. Did this one in memory of our friend Eric @SmokinEdge as I know this was a favorite of his.

Happy football season. College ball is final here. We've been running around like crazy, and Safeway had TriTip 50% off for Labor day. Decided to throw a board together also got a stick of homemade soppressata from a buddy of mine. Nothing fancy... Im just excited for football season 👍

Had to start making some room in the freezer. Found a brisket point from a beef we got awhile back. Decided to go hot & fast with this one. Started the MB GS @ 300ºF and had the brisket on at 9:00am. ( plan was to start at 8:00 by things got in the way.) I let it roll for a bit, then probably...

Bagged up 2 bushels of Pueblo chilis tonight after work. Got 20 bags, each bag is about 1 ¼ pounds. Had to get stocked up for football season.

A co-worker was leaving work and sent me this Pic and said John this is under your truck... You know its too hot when the deer hide under your truck on purpose 😂

We went to the farms in Pueblo yesterday. Stopped in to Musso's and found some Italian striped eggplant. I knew what I had to do... Had to make eggplant parmesan, so I started a batch of homemade sauce. Sliced the eggplant about 1/2 in thick. My youngest son (8) helped with dredging the...

Colorado and many bordering states are going up in flames. My Mom got evacuated from her house last night. The big one in Colorado is just south of her. Its up to 91,532 acres now, with only 14% containment. Hope everyone is doing OK, stay safe out there everyone. The West is not lookin good

Picked this up awhile back and kept wondering what I was gonna use it on. Then I saw it this morning and thought " I don't know what im waiting for". So, did one rack normal (front) And one with the candied jalapeño rub (back) . I'll let you know in a bit, how they turn out...

This was not my usual steak pizzaiola, but it was good. I think I'll make it like this more often. I started with an almost 3lb chuck roast. Put it on the MB GS for about 1½-2 hours, just to get a little smoke. Seasoned with a little steak rub, salt & pepper. While that was going I made some...

Woke up to this, this morning We've spent the past weekend getting the camper ready to go camping for Memorial day weekend. And now it decides to snow 😂

Found a 2 pack of shoulders for $ 1.79/lb. Decided to do some pulled & chopped pork for some meal prep. Hit it with some Meat Church's honey hog, Meat Church's pecan rub (Deez Nuts) and a mix I had on hand. I ran the smoker about 265⁰. Pulled once they hit prob tender. The one on the left...

For whatever reason, pork belly tacos popped in my head this morning. Went to the store after church and got all the goods... I'm gonna have to stop thinking about food during church 😂. Put the belly on with some Honey Hog and kinders Cherry Chipotle rub. The Mrs's whipped up the appleslaw...

We get so busy during the kids wrestling season, our weekends are spent on the road and life is just as busy as it can be. But the season has ended, and I walked out of church this morning and thought... " today seems like a good day to smoke some ribs and watch the Rockies & Avalanche". Gave...

Finally was able to make the Parmesan Garlic Chicken & Potato soup that @kilo charlie posted a while back. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/parmesan-garlic-chicken-potato-soup.333321/ Man, is it good. Even followed suit and made the cheese crisps and cheddar biscuits. It did not...

Welp its that time. Our current knife set has handles that have a rubber type coating thats starting to fall apart on a few knives. Thinking it might be time to just go ahead and get a new set. Figured I'd see what the A team recommends.... this post is now open to enablers....

We got done with church this morning and had the desire to throw something on the smoker. Decided on a little Pork ribeye roast. Hit it with one of my new rubs I got for Christmas... from @Quiganomics Threw it on @ 225 and let it ride. We killed time watching football & throwing the...

I'll start... I got paired with @Quiganomics this year for the Christmas gift exchange. He sent me some awesome seasonings & rubs that he makes himself. Can't wait to give them a try. And thanks again Quig, it was a good time chatting with you. How was the exchange for all else involved...?

The Mrs. asked for chicken. This is by far her favorite thing. Made my Fall brine : 2 cups Brown sugar 2 cups water 1½ cups apple juice 2 tbs minced garlic 2 tbs ground ginger 2 tbs seasoning salt 8-10 whole cloves 2 tbs frozen orange juice ⅛ Cup of salt ( I used to do about a ¼ cup, but have...

Had a little bite in the air this morning, leaves are flying and football on the TV. Supposed to hit around 38⁰ tonight. There's only one thing left to do... make some chili. Finished up with church, and let it simmer for the day. It really hit the spot.