Topic: Tis the season, BBQ anyone?

[Toymin8r]

I probably gonna smoke a pork loin this weekend.  Either that or they make great pork kabob meat.   

My local grocery store has a deal they run in the meat department that they tag certain priced meat products that range from about $5-$8 each and if you buy five of them marked like that you get them all for $25.00.   It's their 5 for 25 deal.   For whatever reason last week they had pork loins marked that were $12-$14 each with the 5 for 25 sticker so I got five of them.   

[Shamb [OP]]

 i wish we got deals like that around here... i've been paying out the ass for pork lately...

same thing w/ lamb... i used to buy cheap cuts of lamb blade steaks but you can't touch lamb for anything less then $10-20 lb  depending on the cut..... ha... i like lamb.. but not enough to pay those prices.

if i don't get home at 8:00 tonight i'll actually post pictures...

[yota_krawler]

Fits 4 big juicy angus patties!

5 gallon metal bucket, welded the lid shut and cut it in half on the bandsaw. Welded a stand and primered it. I dont have black gotta get some. What do you guys think?

the "grille" is expanded metal, and a small piece that fits in the bottom for a flat surface for the charcoal (not pictured)

[83yota]

nice

[Shamb [OP]]

looks like it'll do the job, i'd put casters on it so you can wheel it around.

have you cooked anything with it yet?

[46&2]

Mussels and clams, any tips on bbqing? Wrap in foil, throw right on the grill?? I am talking store bought, not freshly caught.

[Shamb [OP]]

i'd wrap them in foil with fresh squeezed lemon, butter, garlic and white wine.... don't over cook they're done the second they open up.... typically around 5 min.

UFC's next week I believe, Saturday Chael Sonnon and Anderson Silva's gonna go at it again, i've got about 10lb's of pork shoulder that'll be going on for pulled pork sammies, still haven't figured out the rest of the food yet... probably slaw and something new.

The other day I grilled some chicken breast's w/ roasted curry cauliflower... figured the chicken would need some sort of sauce so I whipped up a quick peach bbq sauce that turned out pretty good. It consisted of ketchup, worchestershire (SP?!) water, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, hot sauce, peach preserves, honey, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar and a very small amount of liquid smoke.

It was really good... too bad I didn't measure anything so I doubt I could make it exactly the same again.... lol... It was probably 1 to 1 w/ the ketchup, water and vinegar, then 3 to 1 w/ the preservers... everything else was just a cap full or a sprinkle.

[Shamb [OP]]

Friends, family and bbq..im doing 10lbs of pork heaven today...tossed it on the Q about an hour ago. Should be done around 6...
Not Q but i did an amazing stuffed chicken breast the other day if anyones interested in the recipe
Filling consisted of sauteed spinach, onion, garlic, bell pepper and spices

[Cheesemaker]

Safeway had whole pork loins on sale for $1.99 lb.  So, I got one, some slaw and BACON!!     I took one third of it, and vacuum sealed the rest.  And put it on the grill to smoke around noon.  And it just came off the grill and is sleeping right now in a blanket of foil.      A buddy of mine is always sending me pics of everything he does, and it always has bacon wrapped around it, and he suggested I do it.   So, I will let you know how it turns out.  I did a rub of brown sugar, cayenne, paprika, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.  I've used it on several things.  And it's good.  Pics will soon follow.

It's been too long since I've smoked anything.   

[Shamb [OP]]

my shoulder turned out great, went for 10 hr's this time.. it was pretty big. had pork n beans, slaw, salad and fruit salad.. with a little pie for dessert.. it was great.
LEFT OVERS!

[Cheesemaker]

[Shamb [OP]]

Shipped to 95991 kthx 

[Toymin8r]

This thread needs a revival.   

Smoking some caveman Turkey drumbsticks....and the butcher had some Apple, Jalapeno, cheese brats on sale for $1.99 a pound so I couldn't resist

[Shamb [OP]]

 So what are your favorite snau-sauges?

Post up! I'm gonna be experimenting soon, I have a stand alone grinder that has the attachments to make my own.

Haven't been Q'n lately, alot of other things going on. Trying to find brisket!

[Cheesemaker]

I've been wanting to smoke something lately, but I haven't had time.  Ten hour days are killing me and my grill time.  Usually, I've gone to Home Depot and have gotten two loads of coal by now.  I'm still working off last falls batch I bought.     I wanted to smoke some pork loin, but its raining like a pig here, and I'm a slug today.  Just can't get motivated.   

But I did get to do some steak, and halibut last night.  I got some fresh tuna a couple weeks ago, that I have frozen right now.  I was able to grill some with just some olive oil, fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt.     It was the bomb. 

I've been wanting to do some burgers on the grill.  Most of the time, I just use the 1/3# angus beef patties that Costco has.  I really want to try some recipes.  Anybody has any good recipes on burgers?  I've seen all sorts online. 

[Shamb [OP]]

 Go to A Hamburger today's website.. they have a burger blend that consist's of sirloin, brisket and oxtail... it's GOOOOOD!

[Toymin8r]

I'm gonna break down and buy a brisket to smoke this weekend.   They have just been so expensive lately.

It's gonna take a $50.00 piece of meat to feed everyone. 

[TimberlineBryce]

Mmmmmmmm it smells good in here!!

[Shamb [OP]]

 yea i'm planning on doing prime rib for christmas or thanksgiving this year... i haven't priced it yet.. but i know it's gonna be $$$

..brisket is extremely hard to find around here for some reason.. no one carries it.. i don't get why...

[Cheesemaker]

Fred Meyer and Safeway just started carrying beef briskets lately.  And not the corn fed ones. 


Well, the sun was out today, and after doing some work on my mom's rentals, I thawed out some Halibut steak, and grilled that pregnant dog up.  Halibut is the best and easiest to grill up.  Little olive oil, fresh ground pepper, and kosher salt.     My kids aren't into fish, but they will devour Halibut on the grill.  Sometimes, I'll get some rock fish, and tell them its Halibut, and they won't know the difference.


On a side note, I'm gonna get pictures of my buddies smokehouse tomorrow.  Saw it this morn, and I was drooling. 

[Shamb [OP]]

Charcoals on sale so stock up! Lowes has a big trailered pit for $1799  :

Wife wants to have a bbq at the house for labor day bit im planning on working on my rig all day

[Cheesemaker]

I WANT!!!!!!        On another forum it would be this emoticon  --->  :jerkinit:





My buddy had built, out of all salvaged stuff. 








The door is being built as we speak.  And it was built to use gas, briquet, wood, or cold smoke.  I think I'm gonna have to hang out at his place more.

[Toymin8r]

   I scored two 10 pound angus briskets for $2.71 per pound!  A Friend of my mothers works for a major meat supplier for most of the restaurants around here and she got it to me or her price. 

[Shamb [OP]]

Cheesemaker THAT is  !!!!!   

Post up the end result, what's the door made out of and how is he going to hang it?


Toymin8r, I am JEALOUS!  Maybe if I get a minute today i'll go brisket hunting. Busy day picking up parts and getting tires swapped... trying to get this piece on the road by Monday.

[Cheesemaker]

The door is gonna be out of stainless.  And he's mounting metal L hooks that the hinges are gonna slide down on. 


Do you guys have a Cash and Carry United Grocers in your area.  They have the best prices on whole packages of meat.  They are set up to sell to business's, but you can still pay with cash.  Only business's can write checks, or use plastic.   https://www.smartfoodservice.com/  This is the place to go if I'm doing alot of grilling or smoking. 

[Shamb [OP]]

 We do have a cash and carry, a guy at work told me about that too.. he said something about buying bulk but i haven't checked into their meat.

[Cheesemaker]

YOU MUST!!!!  Their walkin meat section is AWESOME!!!   But yeah, you buy in bulk, and alot times you can get stuff there cheaper than Costco, or Winco and such.  Just need cash. 

A buddy has one near by his place, and when Safeway has pork shoulder on for $1.99 a lb, Cash and Carry has if for $1.69.

[Toymin8r]

Brisket 5 hours on the smoker.     





DONE!  Just need to let it rest for a couple of hours wrapped up.

[Shamb [OP]]

How long was the total cooktime and at what temp?

I thought about throwing some meat on the pit tomorrow but i'm gonna be busy so we're gonna grab some rib eyes and tri tip from Sam's club and have a get together at the in-laws house.

[Cheesemaker]

I wanted to do some smoking but I just have too much going on the next three days.  But I did go to the store after work, and get hamburger, chicken breasts, ball tip steaks, BBQ sauce, corn on the cob, and buns!!  So, I'll be grilling for sure.