Who is the Resident Expert Griller on this board?

[Romulus]

Nfm

[Adrian]

I've heard that Vette grills up a mean possum...

[StoopTroup]

I'm gonna say Boomer's BBQ :D

http://www.boomersbbqandcatering.com/AMerican%20Royal2.jpg

[Romulus]

^^^^^
I had a feeling there was some mean grillers on this board

[MamaMia]

That grill is not of this world. :pop:

[SoCaliSooner]

Tri tip. It's all you need to know.

[OU_Sooners75]

I've heard that Vette grills up a mean possum...


Who's vette?

[Romulus]

Pokevette?

[SanJoaquinSooner]

I've heard that Vette grills up a mean possum...


http://www.hillbillycrackpot.com/wp-content/pictures/moe-learns-to-cook-possum.jpg

[KuppiKunta]

I've heard that Vette grills up a mean possum...


You mean vet.....he taught Granny Clampett everything she knows!!!

[jk the sooner fan]

I just bought a Traeger grill

excellence in bbq'ing!

[dynersooner]

i was going ot grill out this weekend.

but then i didnt.

(if that doesnt get a coolstorybro from BO, nothing will...)

[Lott's Bandana]

Tri tip. It's all you need to know.

^^This^^

And make sure they leave the fat cap on.

[Romulus]

^^This^^

And make sure they leave the fat cap on.

mods I'd like to note this post as thanked

How do you like to grill/prep your tri-tip?

[KantoSooner]

Rotisserie Duck.


Good.

[Romulus]

I have never grilled a duck
my favorite way to do poultry is a spatchcock chicken.

[dynersooner]

I have never grilled a duck
my favorite way to do poultry is a spatchcock chicken.

is a duck a poultry? what about a henweigh?

[Romulus]

I think duck is poultry. Mods could you look it up and see if duck is indeed poultry and post the answer?
tia
I have no idea about a henweigh, probably another good question for the mods.

[dynersooner]

I think duck is poultry. Mods could you look it up and see if duck is indeed poultry and post the answer?
tia
I have no idea about a henweigh, probably another good question for the mods.

the genius of rom goes seriously under appreciated by you people...

[StoopTroup]

I think duck is poultry. Mods could you look it up and see if duck is indeed poultry and post the answer?
tia
I have no idea about a henweigh, probably another good question for the mods.

I think you may be a bit mixed up about why the mods are here. They stand ready in the shadows to assist you when you need a duck removed from your anus.

[Adrian]

I think you may be a bit mixed up about why the mods are here. They stand ready in the shadows to assist you when you need a duck removed from your anus.



I don't think Rom wants the duck removed...

[Romulus]

like I said I don't have much experience with duck, still waiting on the ansewr from the mods whether duck is indeeed a member of the poultry family.

[Adrian]

Dean is evidently too busy to answer your poultry question, Rom. Now if you had attacked posters here, or had insulted the fine people of Oklahoma, he would have come down on you with the strength of a thousand suns...

[diverdog]

I have done BBQ events of up to a 1000 people with a friend of mine. We have a couple of large smokers that we use and we are currently building a trailer for a new smoker that will have much larger amount of workspace. The big key to any smoking or BBQing is to have an instant read thermometer. I use the following:

http://www.amazon.com/Thermapen-Instant-Read-Thermometer-RED/dp/B000RPR9LQ

If you are cooking to medium rare on beef for example you want to take it off at 125 degrees and let it set for 10 minutes. Slicing into meat to see if it is done is for rookies and it will ruin your steaks.

As for Duck I am not sure I would ever grill it. The best way to do duck is to put salt and pepper on it and sear it in duck fat on a stove top. You want to cook it until medium rare and let it sit up to 10 minutes. You cut it on the bias and serve it with wild rice and some sort of root vegatables.

[Adrian]

I have done BBQ events of up to a 1000 people with a friend of mine. We have a couple of large smokers that we use and we are currently building a trailer for a new smoker that will have much larger amount of workspace. The big key to any smoking or BBQing is to have an instant read thermometer. I use the following:

http://www.amazon.com/Thermapen-Instant-Read-Thermometer-RED/dp/B000RPR9LQ

If you are cooking to medium rare on beef for example you want to take it off at 125 degrees and let it set for 10 minutes. Slicing into meat to see if it is done is for rookies and it will ruin your steaks.

As for Duck I am not sure I would ever grill it. The best way to do duck is to put salt and pepper on it and sear it in duck fat on a stove top. You want to cook it until medium rare and let it sit up to 10 minutes. You cut it on the bias and serve it with wild rice and some sort of root vegatables.

Thanks, dd!! When are they making you a mod?

[diverdog]

Thanks, dd!! When are they making you a mod?

Never I hope.

[Romulus]

But is duck poultry?

[Adrian]

But is duck poultry?


He told you how to cook Duck, Rom. Sheesh!

[dynersooner]

DUCK IS NOT POULTRY!!!

and i see diver dog watches Anthony Bourdain with Chk.

as to my earlier comment, 50/50 shot im wrong.

[KuppiKunta]

Rom, please tell us the story about acquiring your BGE.

[diverdog]

But is duck poultry?

Depends on if it is wild or pen raised.

[Adrian]

[QUOTE=dynersooner;3201731]DUCK IS NOT POULTRY!!!

and i see diver dog watches Anthony Bourdain with Chk.


I'm afraid after all this time, Rom and I are going to have to depend on Dean to give us the definitive duck/poultry answer.

Also, Chk drives up to Delaware to watch AB with DD??????

[diverdog]

DUCK IS NOT POULTRY!!!

and i see diver dog watches Anthony Bourdain with Chk.

as to my earlier comment, 50/50 shot im wrong.

LOL. No I learned to cook duck a long time ago when I worked in a kitchen. I have tried it soaked in buttermilk, gin, wine, stuffed, smoked, grilled with bacon, seasoned with garlic salt, thousand island dressing, stuffed in a goose...you name it. Living in an area that is one of the largest duck hunting regions in the US you sort of try everything before you figure out what you like.

BTW there are certain type of ducks like sea going ducks and mergansers that you cannot cook. They are horrible.

You can get duck and duck fat here:

http://www.dartagnan.com/

I buy my game here since I live near Philly:

http://dangelobros.com/

[dynersooner]

LOL. No I learned to cook duck a long time ago when I worked in a kitchen. I have tried it soaked in buttermilk, gin, wine, stuffed, smoked, grilled with bacon, seasoned with garlic salt, thousand island dressing, stuffed in a goose...you name it. Living in an area that is one of the largest duck hunting regions in the US you sort of try everything before you figure out what you like.

BTW there are certain type of ducks like sea going ducks and mergansers that you cannot cook. They are horrible.

You can get duck and duck fat here:

http://www.dartagnan.com/

I buy my game here since I live near Philly:

http://dangelobros.com/

are you single? im asking for a friend (ok, im asking for Stevo...)

[Romulus]

Is there anything better in this world better than properly prepared foie gras?

[The]

Is there anything better in this world better than properly prepared foie gras?


Especially when ingested anally.

[dynersooner]

Is there anything better in this world better than properly prepared foie gras?

yes. stepping on dog poop, at a minimum, comes to mind...

(btw, is goose a poultry?)

[Romulus]

yes. stepping on dog poop, at a minimum, comes to mind...

(btw, is goose a poultry?)

Diverdog or stooptroup?

[diverdog]

are you single? im asking for a friend (ok, im asking for Stevo...)

Nope not single. But I did send Stevo an Italian poem years ago and she said she loved me! So that made an old man happy.

[NormanPride]

Internets.

You all fail at it.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Is+duck+poultry

[Romulus]

what is your opinion of foie gras?

[Romulus]

Internets.

You all fail at it.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Is+duck+poultry

thank you Iwasryte

[NormanPride]

what is your opinion of foie gras?
It gets too hot in the summer. I prefer fescue.

[dynersooner]

thank you Iwasryte


doesnt count, roooooom. NP isnt a mod.

Mods, is Goose a poultry? are Ducks???

[dynersooner]

It gets too hot in the summer. I prefer fescue.

you would...

[MamaMia]

I think duck is poultry. Mods could you look it up and see if duck is indeed poultry and post the answer?
tia
I have no idea about a henweigh, probably another good question for the mods.


But is duck poultry?I'm not a mod on this board but I play one on slicks. :D

...poultry means birds, A duck is a bird so therefore the answer to your question is 'YES' Ducks are poultry. You're welcome.

[2121Sooner]

It gets too hot in the summer. I prefer fescue.

Fescue? Isn't he a member of the posse?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-59QUlNrmPbc/TYO3Ow5lbsI/AAAAAAAAB9U/xSA-fD4NdnE/s400/festus.jpg

[Romulus]

I'm not a mod on this board but I play one on slicks. :D

...poultry means birds, A duck is a bird so therefore the answer to your question is 'YES' Ducks are poultry. You're welcome.

thank you!! Again I'm right and dukie is wrong!
You should be a mod!!

[Adrian]

thank you!! Again I'm right and dukie is wrong!
You should be a mod!!

No, Rom. The argument isn't over until grouchy Dean weighs in...

[SpankyNek]

I'm not a mod on this board but I play one on slicks. :D

...poultry means birds, A duck is a bird so therefore the answer to your question is 'YES' Ducks are poultry. You're welcome.

Bird simply means it is an animal of the class aves.

Poultry is a classification used for birds that are raised for the purpose of producing eggs or that will be slaughtered for their meat.

If you buy a duck at the store, it's poultry.

If you shoot a duck flying overhead, it's not. (Unless it escaped from a farm, in which case I do not dare define it)

[SoCaliSooner]

Bird simply means it is an animal of the class aves.

Poultry is a classification used for birds that are raised for the purpose of producing eggs or that will be slaughtered for their meat.

If you buy a duck at the store, it's poultry.

If you shoot a duck flying overhead, it's not. (Unless it escaped from a farm, in which case I do not dare define it)

Well dang it. You guys and your fancy bird talk got me all Bruce Banner shirt rippin angry. Is it poultry, aves or fowl?

Somebody better Christing figure it out.

[SpankyNek]

Always aves, always fowl, sometimes poultry.

Is veal a white meat?

[MamaMia]

thank you!! Again I'm right and dukie is wrong!
You should be a mod!!

I am a mod...on slicks. Its a different board and also very fun. :)
Bird simply means it is an animal of the class aves.

Poultry is a classification used for birds that are raised for the purpose of producing eggs or that will be slaughtered for their meat.

If you buy a duck at the store, it's poultry.

If you shoot a duck flying overhead, it's not. (Unless it escaped from a farm, in which case I do not dare define it)Duck is under the poultry section of dinner menus. How do you think the bird got there? Somebody had to go poultry hunting!

[Romulus]

link?

[Romulus]

is Dyner over there?

[MamaMia]

link?

http://www.slickdawg.com/index.php

:) You're welcome. Have fun.

[SoCaliSooner]

is Dyner over there?

This is our home now. Like it or not, people don't understand, they don't get it but we will readjust and one day thrive but we will always carry the scars from the place we can never mention.

[Romulus]

sorry, it says I don't have access

[Romulus]

This is our home now. Like it or not, people don't understand, they don't get it but we will readjust and one day thrive but we will always carry the scars from the place we can never mention.

so this is our new home?
Is 'Ette here? Do they have an American Idol thread? Stevo? Tater? Gina?

[SoCaliSooner]

so this is our new home?
Is 'Ette here? Do they have an American Idol thread? Stevo? Tater? Gina?

Lost in combat. Survivor guilt....overwhelming me. We. Must. Press. On.

[2121Sooner]

Bird simply means it is an animal of the class aves.

it)

What about Larry Bird?

Mama calls him "the other white meat"

[Adrian]

Has this been resolved yet?

[The]

Has this been resolved yet?

Good question.

[87sooner]

I just bought a Traeger grill

excellence in bbq'ing!

i've had a traeger for almost 10 years...
i'm ready to go back to charcoal..
i'm getting a hasty bake..

[Lott's Bandana]

mods I'd like to note this post as thanked

How do you like to grill/prep your tri-tip?


Rub it generously with your favorite dry-rub..."it" being the Tri Tip.

Wrap it in a single layer of aluminum foil, fat cap facing up.

Lo/Med heat grille, place the silver football on the grille and close the lid. Depending on the size of the Tri Tip, it should be perfect in 45 min / hour. Slow roasting is the key.

Use a thermometer to determine the preferred core temperature, I like just barely into medium rare.

When ready, pull that sucker off the grille, LET IT REST FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES.

The fat cap will be gone, but not forgotten! Cut thin slices, like brisket, against the grain.

The aluminum foil will have some ungodly orgasmic au jus.

Enjoy bro. The sammys the next day will be even better.


TIP: Always have your butcher cut the Tri Tip for you and tell him not to remove the fat cap. I keep emphasizing this, but if you cook one without the fat, it will absolutely be dry and disappointing. If you are anywhere near Norman, Artesan Meats do a real good job cutting you a custom roast.

[87sooner]

Rub it generously with your favorite dry-rub..."it" being the Tri Tip.

Wrap it in a single layer of aluminum foil, fat cap facing up.

Lo/Med heat grille, place the silver football on the grille and close the lid. Depending on the size of the Tri Tip, it should be perfect in 45 min / hour. Slow roasting is the key.

Use a thermometer to determine the preferred core temperature, I like just barely into medium rare.

When ready, pull that sucker off the grille, LET IT REST FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES.

The fat cap will be gone, but not forgotten! Cut thin slices, like brisket, against the grain.

The aluminum foil will have some ungodly orgasmic au jus.

Enjoy bro. The sammys the next day will be even better.


TIP: Always have your butcher cut the Tri Tip for you and tell him not to remove the fat cap. I keep emphasizing this, but if you cook one without the fat, it will absolutely be dry and disappointing. If you are anywhere near Norman, Artesan Meats do a real good job cutting you a custom roast.

why bother grilling if it's wrapped in foil?

[diverdog]

why bother grilling if it's wrapped in foil?

No kidding.

The single best way I know to cook tri tip is a style of cooking known as Santa Maria style BBQ. The folks that settled California developed this style of cooking and it involves using red oak as the base for the fire. In lieu of red oak you can use about any oak to cook. They have been cooking tri tip for decades and it is the core of their cooking and the best way to cook tri tip IMHO.

Here is a selection of recipes:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bbq-with-bobby-flay/santa-maria-style-bbq-oakwood-grilled-tri-tip-recipe/index.html

http://americanfood.about.com/od/californiaregionalcuisine/r/Barbecued_Tri_Tip.htm

[diverdog]

i've had a traeger for almost 10 years...
i'm ready to go back to charcoal..
i'm getting a hasty bake..

I love both grills.

For fun I use a 50 gallon drum smoker. If you want the plans PM me.

[KuppiKunta]

i've had a traeger for almost 10 years...
i'm ready to go back to charcoal..
i'm getting a hasty bake..


Shoot me a peem before you buy.

[87sooner]

Shoot me a peem before you buy.

lemme guess...you want the referral?;)

i tried to buy one on craigslist recently...
the guy wants $100 for it...
when i asked him if he'd ship it....at first he said ok....
the next day he flipped out and thought i was trying to scam him....he told me to get lost...
i said i'd pay upfront and all he had to do was take it to a ups store and i'd handle the rest...

[KuppiKunta]

lemme guess...you want the referral?;)

i tried to buy one on craigslist recently...
the guy wants $100 for it...
when i asked him if he'd ship it....at first he said ok....
the next day he flipped out and thought i was trying to scam him....he told me to get lost...
i said i'd pay upfront and all he had to do was take it to a ups store and i'd handle the rest...

hell yeah, I'd take the referral. But I've also owned one for several years and could answer any questions you have about models and such. I'll actually be cooking in their 2nd Annual Cooking Contest next month.

I've purchased a portable from craigslist before and got a helluva deal!

[87sooner]

hell yeah, I'd take the referral. But I've also owned one for several years and could answer any questions you have about models and such. I'll actually be cooking in their 2nd Annual Cooking Contest next month.

I've purchased a portable from craigslist before and got a helluva deal!

$100 for a $2k grill is insane....
it kills me the guy freaked and i have no way of getting it...

i already know what model i want....the 270 built-in...
we're expanding a porch/patio and i'm going to build an outdoor grilling area with granite counters...

is the contest in tulsa?
there was a contest in enid last weekend...the red dirt barbecue cook-off.....i think it's a yearly event..

was thinking about taking the grilling class that you mentioned....but can you really learn much in a one hour class?

[Lott's Bandana]

why bother grilling if it's wrapped in foil?

I prefer to capture the drippings, instead of having them flare off. Either way, the heat and smoke cradles the meat, giving it the grilled flavor, but with foil the juice gets used twice.

I wasn't suggesting wrapping it tight like a baked spud. A tent is best to allow the heat/smoke to circulate.

I've grilled without the foil. Just a personal preference.

[87sooner]

I prefer to capture the drippings, instead of having them flare off. Either way, the heat and smoke cradles the meat, giving it the grilled flavor, but with foil the juice gets used twice.

I wasn't suggesting wrapping it tight like a baked spud. A tent is best to allow the heat/smoke to circulate.

I've grilled without the foil. Just a personal preference.

gotcha.....thought you meant to wrap it tightly/sealed.

[KuppiKunta]

$100 for a $2k grill is insane....
it kills me the guy freaked and i have no way of getting it...

i already know what model i want....the 270 built-in...
we're expanding a porch/patio and i'm going to build an outdoor grilling area with granite counters...

is the contest in tulsa?
there was a contest in enid last weekend...the red dirt barbecue cook-off.....i think it's a yearly event..

was thinking about taking the grilling class that you mentioned....but can you really learn much in a one hour class?


Yeah, the contest is at the headquarters (13th & Lewis). It's for HB owners only and everything must be cooked on a HB. It's a little unorthodox as for as contests go, but it's a lot of fun. You have to turn in 1 grilled item and 1 smoked item. So you could have smoked chicken up against smoked salmon. and grilled ribeye against grilled pork chops.

The grilling classes are awesome and I learned a lot. And they are listed as one hour, but they really last about 3 hours. You get to eat all the food cooked and they bring in beverage reps to assist with pairing beer and wine with foods.

[C&CDean]

Beer snobs, and now grill snobs. Meh. I'll take my $200 WSM and outsmoke any of those $1K+ smokers.

[KuppiKunta]

Beer snobs, and now grill snobs. Meh. I'll take my $200 WSM and outsmoke any of those $1K+ smokers.

I'm sorry you can't afford a real grill/smoker, Dean.

[C&CDean]

I'm sorry you can't afford a real grill/smoker, Dean.



What I've learned is this: It ain't the grill. It's the griller.

I'm sorry you suck at grilling and need an expensive grill to overcome your shortcomings.

[Romulus]

Big Green Eggs rule
/thread

[C&CDean]

Big Green Eggs rule
/thread

No store-bought grill is worth $1K+
/thread

[KuppiKunta]

What I've learned is this: It ain't the grill. It's the griller.

I'm sorry you suck at grilling and need an expensive grill to overcome your shortcomings.



oooooh sick burn!!! I don't NEED a $1k grill, but I got a helluva deal on it, so I own it. I also own an original Oklahoma Joe's Offset, a homemade tail gait grill and a Hasty Bake portable. I'm quite comfortable cooking on any of them, and will actually compete in a contest soon, so I'll put my grub up against just about anybody.

[Adrian]

oooooh sick burn!!! I don't NEED a $1k grill, but I got a helluva deal on it, so I own it. I also own an original Oklahoma Joe's Offset, a homemade tail gait grill and a Hasty Bake portable. I'm quite comfortable cooking on any of them, and will actually compete in a contest soon, so I'll put my grub up against just about anybody.

Party at Kuppi's house!!!!! Free grub!!!!!!!

[C&CDean]

oooooh sick burn!!! I don't NEED a $1k grill, but I got a helluva deal on it, so I own it. I also own an original Oklahoma Joe's Offset, a homemade tail gait grill and a Hasty Bake portable. I'm quite comfortable cooking on any of them, and will actually compete in a contest soon, so I'll put my grub up against just about anybody.

I'll buy what you're cooking when you bring it to the tailgate. Ever do a whole hog?

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[jk the sooner fan]

not sure which whole hog that is, but my memory is that Phil's dad did that - not you

and you sure as hell didnt smoke that whole hog on your WSM barbecue system

[C&CDean]

not sure which whole hog that is, but my memory is that Phil's dad did that - not you

and you sure as hell didnt smoke that whole hog on your WSM barbecue system

No kidding? Did I type somewhere that I did? Do I look anything like the guys handling the hog? I was axing a question Mr. Grill Police.

That being said, have you seen the new big WSMs? I've got two of the smaller ones and one of the bigger ones and while that hog wouldn't fit, a whole buttload of ribs/brisket/sausages/chickens will.

[JohnnyMack]

:pop:

Grumpy old man fight!

[jk the sooner fan]

sure seemed like you were claiming that pig as one of your grill master concoctions

my humble apologies if you did not

my traeger will kick your grills *** - period, end of story. :)

[JohnnyMack]

:les:Get off each others lawns!

[C&CDean]

sure seemed like you were claiming that pig as one of your grill master concoctions

my humble apologies if you did not

my traeger will kick your grills *** - period, end of story. :)

Nope. All I smoke is ribs, brisket, sausages, chicken, turkey, fish, elk/deer roast, and sometimes jerky.

If you're talking grilling, that tigger is probably OK. If you're talking smoking, no way it kicks a WSM's ***. Hell man, JM can even smoke with a WSM.

[jk the sooner fan]

i smoked a brisket this weekend that would have pwned your meat

[C&CDean]

I bring my smoked meats to the bbq tailgate each year. I've got witnesses. You've got hearsay.

[KuppiKunta]

I'll buy what you're cooking when you bring it to the tailgate. Ever do a whole hog?

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So is that my invite to the tailgate? And no, never done a whole hog, but I'd certainly be willing to give it a shot.

[Mjcpr]

So is that my invite to the tailgate? And no, never done a whole hog, but I'd certainly be willing to give it a shot.

That's what I said but that's just because of how it's presenting.

[C&CDean]

So is that my invite to the tailgate? And no, never done a whole hog, but I'd certainly be willing to give it a shot.

Everyone is invited to the tailgates. We try to do one with the whole hog every year, but it has to be a night game (it takes all day to cook it), and you don't want it to be 100 degrees either. That Chinese cooker box puts out some serious BTUs.

[KuppiKunta]

Everyone is invited to the tailgates. We try to do one with the whole hog every year, but it has to be a night game (it takes all day to cook it), and you don't want it to be 100 degrees either. That Chinese cooker box puts out some serious BTUs.

Will vet share his Natty light? You'll have to ask him for me, he has me on iggy.

[C&CDean]

That's what I said but that's just because of how it's presenting.

Go ahead, stick your little vienny sausage in there Pat...

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[C&CDean]

Will vet share his Natty light? You'll have to ask him for me, he has me on iggy.

I don't know about his Natty, but he will share this:

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[JohnnyMack]

my traeger will kick your grills *** - period, end of story. :)

Tell me more about this Traeger, old man.

It seems like sorcery.

[KuppiKunta]

Tell me more about this Traeger, old man.

It seems like sorcery.


Traeger's are for people who don't know how to BBQ, but like the food. Just put in your pellets, set it and forget about it til the food is done. Tending the fire is part of the escape for me, so I couldn't do it on self cooking machine.

[Adrian]

Traeger's are for people who don't know how to BBQ, but like the food. Just put in your pellets, set it and forget about it til the food is done. Tending the fire is part of the escape for me, so I couldn't do it on self cooking machine.

Are you saying jk is lazy?

[Mjcpr]

Traeger's are for people who don't know how to BBQ, but like the food. Just put in your pellets, set it and forget about it til the food is done. Tending the fire is part of the escape for me, so I couldn't do it on self cooking machine.

Prepare for the wrath. http://www.slickdawg.com/images/smilies/jkat.gif

[JohnnyMack]

Traeger's are for people who don't know how to BBQ, but like the food. Just put in your pellets, set it and forget about it til the food is done. Tending the fire is part of the escape for me, so I couldn't do it on self cooking machine.

What does that even mean? It seems like it's either easy to use and creates a good product or it doesn't.

[KuppiKunta]

What does that even mean? It seems like it's either easy to use and creates a good product or it doesn't.

Just giving ya hard time JM. I know how sensitive people are about their grills. Yes, Traeger makes an awesome grill, I'm just saying I like to have more control and don't want a grill that I just load and come back to when it's all done. I like the journey, not just the destination.

Besides, the OP was calling me out, why are the rest of you here?

[Romulus]

Aren't I the OP?

[KuppiKunta]

Aren't I the OP?


Yes...you rang, I answered....all others should leave the thread.

[Romulus]

When was I calling you out, I'm the only guy around here who likes you

[KuppiKunta]

When was I calling you out, I'm the only guy around here who likes you

You asked who the resident expert griller was.....I'm lay claim to that! Nobody else's opinion matters!


Wait....You're a guy?

[JohnnyMack]

Just giving ya hard time JM. I know how sensitive people are about their grills. Yes, Traeger makes an awesome grill, I'm just saying I like to have more control and don't want a grill that I just load and come back to when it's all done. I like the journey, not just the destination.

Besides, the OP was calling me out, why are the rest of you here?

Oh I know. There are plenty of Big Green Egg fanatics lurking around here.

But I do know what you mean about the actual work it takes with a charcoal smoker. That's the best part in fact, when the charcoal is going, a cold beer is in your hand, etc.

But I guess I'm thinking if you can truly "set it and forget it" then that's something to consider.

Looks like the MAK grills get great reviews as well.

[87sooner]

Tell me more about this Traeger, old man.

It seems like sorcery.

traegers are as easy as gas but better flavor because it uses real wood pellets...
the grill smells incredible when you're done cooking...but unfortunately ....the food just isnt as good as with charcoal..

[Romulus]

You asked who the resident expert griller was.....I'm lay claim to that! Nobody else's opinion matters!


Wait....You're a guy?

I no longer like you

[diverdog]

Just giving ya hard time JM. I know how sensitive people are about their grills. Yes, Traeger makes an awesome grill, I'm just saying I like to have more control and don't want a grill that I just load and come back to when it's all done. I like the journey, not just the destination.

Besides, the OP was calling me out, why are the rest of you here?

I will put my homemade smoker up against any commercial grill. :)

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[diverdog]

I'll buy what you're cooking when you bring it to the tailgate. Ever do a whole hog?

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C&C:

Are you using a La Caja China Box to cook that pig. I have seen those in Florida and I have been thinking about buying one. Do you cook on it often and how do you like it? I know it is a totally different style of cooking than smoking in a offset or traegar type smokers.

[KuppiKunta]

diverdog...if that's you by the home made grill, then you certainly have the gut that proves your a good cook! Never trust a skinny cook!

[StoopTroup]

C&C:

Are you using a La Caja China Box to cook that pig. I have seen those in Florida and I have been thinking about buying one. Do you cook on it often and how do you like it? I know it is a totally different style of cooking than smoking in a offset or traegar type smokers.

I believe dat was cooked by Phil's Dad.

C&C is in charge of the likker table. :D

[olevetonahill]

I don't know about his Natty, but he will share this:

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You betcha Ill share my Natty with any one who wants at a TailGate
Most peeps aint DICKs when ya meet em face to face, And they aint behind a keyboard

Oh and as fer that other stuff. The guy who makes that has a New and improved process. If yall thot the Old was smooooooove . Just wait ;)

[C&CDean]

C&C:

Are you using a La Caja China Box to cook that pig. I have seen those in Florida and I have been thinking about buying one. Do you cook on it often and how do you like it? I know it is a totally different style of cooking than smoking in a offset or traegar type smokers.

In these pics you can see the box better, and see the tray of coals that goes on top. Yes, it's a La Caja. Kinda weird that it cooks from the top down. I don't own it, Phil's dad does, and I've helped him set it up and get it going several times. It is a two-man operation - primarily to remove the tray of coals, turn the hog, and put the tray back on. You also have to score the hog with a knife after turning. It's DAMN GOOD pork.

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[olevetonahill]

In these pics you can see the box better, and see the tray of coals that goes on top. Yes, it's a La Caja. Kinda weird that it cooks from the top down. I don't own it, Phil's dad does, and I've helped him set it up and get it going several times. It is a two-man operation - primarily to remove the tray of coals, turn the hog, and put the tray back on. You also have to score the hog with a knife after turning. It's DAMN GOOD pork.

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That were some good stuff, even tho I waited to long and only got a taste. That thing was devoured in no time :cool:

[jk the sooner fan]

It's DAMN GOOD pork.


i concur

[diverdog]

diverdog...if that's you by the home made grill, then you certainly have the gut that proves your a good cook! Never trust a skinny cook!

LOL. I was the one taking the pictures. That is a good friend of mine and he is an excellent cook. I am slightly overweight but not nearly that big.

[dynersooner]

jk, are you the jk who used ot post on the iw?

[Romulus]

jk, are you the jk who used ot post on the iw?
I do believe so, I also think he and Stu are brothers

[Adrian]

I do believe so, I also think he and Stu are brothers

No, I think that was "just." Two entirely different posters...

[jk the sooner fan]

No, I think that was "just." Two entirely different posters...

nope, the same

[Mjcpr]

nope, the same

Do you know Chuck Bao?

[jk the sooner fan]

Do you know Chuck Bao?

does he post on a different family board?

[Romulus]

he was on Happy Days

[dynersooner]

nope, the same

so oyu were on the iw as jk and just?

[jk the sooner fan]

so oyu were on the iw as jk and just?

"just jk"

[Mjcpr]

does he post on a different family board?

Yes, the one whut allows butt plug avatars.

[jk the sooner fan]

Yes, the one whut allows butt plug avatars.

and stories of homosexual escapades? that family board?

[Romulus]

I think that's Stu's garage

[jk the sooner fan]

I think that's Stu's garage

garage? thats a ruse to make you think the stuff under his fingernails is grease

[JohnnyMack]

Can you answer the gawldarned question about the Traeger you impertinent sunuvabitch?

[dynersooner]

garage? thats a ruse to make you think the stuff under his fingernails is grease
^^^thanks

[jk the sooner fan]

Can you answer the gawldarned question about the Traeger you impertinent sunuvabitch?

what question?

[Romulus]

^^^thanks

+1

[Mjcpr]

and stories of homosexual escapades? that family board?

Nope.

[JohnnyMack]

what question?

Why a Traeger? Is this your first pellet smoker? Do you feel like you're cheating? It seems really cool and I'm trying to talk myself out of one right now.

[jk the sooner fan]

Why a Traeger? Is this your first pellet smoker? Do you feel like you're cheating? It seems really cool and I'm trying to talk myself out of one right now.

1. because i have three different family members that all swear by them, i didnt want to feel left out
b. yes, my very first
3. yes, i know i am cheating - but i dont care - because when i'm eating that delicious meal - i dont sit there boasting about how it took me all day to keep the charcoal going

i had a brisket in for 12 hours saturday - i did other things whilst it was smoking - my yard, errands, etc...

if the bbq experience is about mastering the temperature of a briquet - then knock yourself out......if all you truly care about is the finished product, then you can hardly go wrong with a traeger

but what do i know, i eat at taco bueno....

[JohnnyMack]

1. because i have three different family members that all swear by them, i didnt want to feel left out
b. yes, my very first
3. yes, i know i am cheating - but i dont care - because when i'm eating that delicious meal - i dont sit there boasting about how it took me all day to keep the charcoal going

i had a brisket in for 12 hours saturday - i did other things whilst it was smoking - my yard, errands, etc...

if the bbq experience is about mastering the temperature of a briquet - then knock yourself out......if all you truly care about is the finished product, then you can hardly go wrong with a traeger

but what do i know, i eat at taco bueno....

That entire post gave me a boner.

But I'm the same way. I love using my smoker, but it can be a bit tedious.

[C&CDean]

but what do i know, i eat at taco bueno....

Truer words...

[JohnnyMack]

Truer words...

You shut your whore mouth.

[okie52]

Just had some brisket from a Cookshack smoker. Very good. Of course that's not grilling.