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Title: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: scottieboy on July 14, 2015, 03:56:45 PM
Tony shared some great ribs at work today - flavorful, good bite, perfect smoke profile, and an excellent sauce. 
Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 14, 2015, 07:46:01 PM
Thanks Scott!  Glad you liked them! ;D
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: Durangosmoker on July 17, 2015, 03:20:18 PM
I wish he'd share with the rest of us.   ;D
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 17, 2015, 07:49:13 PM
I wish he'd share with the rest of us.   ;D

Arkansas is about 1/2 way between NY and Durango - come on by!! ;)
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: gregbooras on July 17, 2015, 09:15:30 PM
I wish he'd share with the rest of us.   ;D

Arkansas is about 1/2 way between NY and Durango - come on by!! ;)

It's a long drive from Florida, but from your posts, might be worth the drive!

Greg
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 17, 2015, 09:23:44 PM
I wish he'd share with the rest of us.   ;D

Arkansas is about 1/2 way between NY and Durango - come on by!! ;)

It's a long drive from Florida, but from your posts, might be worth the drive!

Greg

Same, back at ya, Greg! :D
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: KY Smoke on July 17, 2015, 09:55:07 PM
My wife has relation in NE AR.  May have to make a rib run the next time we're down there Tony! 
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 17, 2015, 11:05:43 PM
My wife has relation in NE AR.  May have to make a rib run the next time we're down there Tony!

Unfortunately, it's a 7 hour drive, from NE to NW AR!  No easy way to get there! :(
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 18, 2015, 12:27:23 PM
Tony, I bet would be a nice bike ride from K.C. You getting any rain today? We had a couple of showers.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 18, 2015, 06:23:03 PM
No rain here today, Bill - just hot as Hades!  You'd sweat out a 5 gallon bucket by the time you got here! :o
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 18, 2015, 07:04:27 PM
I know that is right, here is like walking out in a steam bath. Spent the better part of the day inside. I bet your dog loved staying inside under the air. Can't wait for fall.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 18, 2015, 08:48:53 PM
Me too, Bill!  I've had all the summer I need until next year!  Too bad its only, really, just begun! :(
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 19, 2015, 04:07:04 AM
Yes, and looks like is going to be a nasty one. I lost one of my cucumber plants. I think it got burned up with too much sun. Also I started with 15 peaches on my new tree and am down to one. Darn squirrels they pull the green peach and take a part of a bite and leave it. I guess they think it is walnuts.  >:(
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: mizzoufan on July 20, 2015, 10:27:20 AM
Yep, an easy ride to Tony's from KC.  I usually stick to North Central AR when I go down there to ride, but I've been known to travel home via tablerock lake.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 20, 2015, 10:40:22 AM
What are you riding Steve? Those sound like some scenic rides. That is the trouble on a bike when going thru nice areas. I have a tendency to look at the scenery rather than paying attention to the road, which is not a good thing. 
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: mizzoufan on July 23, 2015, 11:13:59 AM
Haven't had it licensed for the last couple of years because I was riding ~1k miles a year and paying $140/mo (garage in apt complex and insurance), but it's a 2006 Triumph Sprint 1050 ST.  Used to be a Katana until I had a disagreement over ownership of the center line with a Suburban.  It was a tie for the vehicles, but I ended up with the short stick for operators
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 23, 2015, 11:54:20 AM
Damn hope you were not hurt. I have installed an air horn on my bike. It is a 2006 Harley Softail Deuce, Vance & Hines curved pipes. And still sometimes people will try and take me out. With the 1250cc motor I usually just zip around them and give them the high sign. I have not put very much miles on mine this year due to all the rain. But, now am getting some saddle time in. I used to ride with a group that would meet at the airport and make a circle around 435. But, they dropped the start time to 6:00am too early for me.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 23, 2015, 08:22:49 PM
Haven't had it licensed for the last couple of years because I was riding ~1k miles a year and paying $140/mo (garage in apt complex and insurance), but it's a 2006 Triumph Sprint 1050 ST.  Used to be a Katana until I had a disagreement over ownership of the center line with a Suburban.  It was a tie for the vehicles, but I ended up with the short stick for operators

That's why I quit riding, after my son was born.  I had way too many "disagreements" like that, and just no longer liked the "risk vs. reward" ratio.  Guess I'm a chicken, to some, but there's just not enough "crumple zones" installed between my butt and the pavement.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 23, 2015, 10:57:01 PM
Lately have been worried about a blow out at a high speed. And have been doing more side roads at speeds around 35mph. Which would still peal hide off. But, I also still get the call of the wind. When that stops will sell the bike. Also is good freedom and stress reliever. And love riding horses but do not have the room for one. This is my iron horse.  8)
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 23, 2015, 11:19:39 PM
This is my iron horse.  8)

Totally get it, brother! 8)
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: mizzoufan on July 24, 2015, 09:19:11 AM
Yeah, that one was my fault.  I was playing all day and didn't take frequent breaks to see if I was tired or not.  At the point of the 'disagreement' I was lollygagging back to camp and apparently got tired and lazy because there's no reason to be anywhere near the center line when in a right hand sweeper.  Pretty sure I was actually doing the speed limit (ok 5 over) at that point, but for the curve it doesn't matter...pretty sure that set of sweepers could have been taken safely at 150.

All in all, it wasn't too bad.  I got a minor concussion (helmet was toast) and a cracked scapula from caving in his driver's door after my front wheel hit his rear (head on) and ripped it out.  Bike didn't look too bad until you saw that 1/3 of the front wheel was missing...then found...in the engine block. 
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 24, 2015, 11:34:28 AM
Hey Steven, Sounds like your co-pilot was doing his job protecting you. Thank God you was not seriously hurt. And normally the bikes loose in accidents. I have heard too that even if you just drop the helmet they are toast. I just recently purchased a full face helmet off of Ebay for a decent price.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: mizzoufan on July 24, 2015, 03:34:15 PM
You're a braver soul than I am.  I wouldn't buy gear off ebay
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 24, 2015, 05:04:12 PM
It was brand new, size x-small, yes I have a small head. Also was a Harley helmet, less than a year old as he enclosed the sales receipt from the Harley store. Mostly just by cooking utensils from e-bay..
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: es1025 on July 26, 2015, 02:13:56 PM
I am jealous! Sampling tony's ribs must be magical!
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on July 26, 2015, 02:16:09 PM
I am jealous! Sampling tony's ribs must be magical!

Thanks, but that's the beauty of the SI!  I guarantee yours are every bit as good, if not better!  We have everybody SO spoiled to what "real" BBQ can taste like! ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on July 26, 2015, 02:34:31 PM
Ain't that the truth, you just hit the nail on the head Tony...  ;D
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: trevorgrout on August 01, 2015, 12:36:44 PM
Well, I am in Farmington which is on the way to Fayetteville from Prairie Grove.  So where is my smoked food Divotmaker??  ;D ;D

Just kidding!!!  One of the great benefits to this forum is that it eliminates a lot of trial and error.  For instance, I am a brand new smoker and who knows how many years it would have taken me to realize that brining and using famous dave's ribrub make an excellent pork butt!! What is Google Scholar's motto "Stand on the shoulder's of giants", well that is sort of what we do when we use this forum!  That is why I love it here! Even though I use an old cookshack, they seem to cook the same as the SI's.

I hope to try my hand at beef, but I am gonna try and order the Baldridge seasoning before I go for the brisket though.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on August 01, 2015, 06:33:46 PM
Hey Trevor, Check the price at the K.C. BBQ store, for Baldridge seasoning. They have a wide selection of rubs and seasonings. Not sure about their shipping costs, but is a short ride for me on the bike. As they are in Olathe, Ks. I just checked and is $11.99 for 12 oz bottle. Here is their website address: http://www.thekansascitybbqstore.com/products/jim-baldridges-secret-seasoning
Not sure but I think Tony/Divotmaker gets it off of Amazon...
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: trevorgrout on August 01, 2015, 08:36:34 PM
Hey thanks for the headsup. I go up to kc occasionally and I may wait till I go up next to get some of that seasoning.

Trevor
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on August 01, 2015, 11:08:16 PM
Hey Trevor, in addition to the baldridges seasoning, I might suggest John Henry's pecan seasoning. It is really out of this world, but the BBQ store has a whole wall of seasonings and rubs. It is very easy to find, take I-35S to exit 220 (119th st. exit) turn left and at S. Strang Line Rd. turn right then take 1st right into parking lot. You will see the store on your right.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: trevorgrout on August 02, 2015, 05:17:20 PM
Ok, so since you have tried both (I presume) which do you like better?  John Henry Pecan Rub or Baldridge Seasoning?
Just curious.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on August 02, 2015, 05:26:00 PM
Actually have not tried the Jim Baldridge seasoning, But have used the John Henry pecan on ribs, a chuck roast and a Boston Butt. I have also used John Henry Cherry / Chipotle rub on some ribs. I really like the pecan rub the best. I have also used it in bbq beans, and have tried the Texas BBQ rub, and did not care so much for it. I hope this helps, as is best to try some to see what you and your family really like. Lately I have also been adding McCormicks Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, just a lite sprinkle after the mustard and rub. It adds a bit more kick and heat.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on August 03, 2015, 08:52:55 PM
Trevor,  I order Baldridge Secret Seasoning direct from www.baldridgeseasoning.com.  In fact, I just received a new order!  If you know you like it, and want to buy in bulk (less shipping), they have a good deal on a 4 lb food service tub, + 1 12 oz. shaker bottle, for $50 with shipping.  That lasts a long time, and you can refill the shaker bottle!

Lots of good rubs out there, but I've never had better flavor on beef than JBSS.  Good stuff!  Order a small bottle, from Amazon or Baldridge, then you'll know if you want to order bulk.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on August 04, 2015, 11:45:55 AM
I just checked and could not find this on amazon, which is really strange. I would suggest checking a local bbq store in your area. I know the K.C. BBQ store in Olathe, Ks. carries the small bottle.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: DivotMaker on August 04, 2015, 06:53:37 PM
Bill, they used to sell it on Amazon, but must have stopped.  They are a small, family operation, and probably could not keep up with the demand from Amazon.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on August 05, 2015, 03:59:46 PM
I think like you Tony would order it from their web site if he wants it shipped. Seems like Trevor gets to K.C. and I gave him directions to the K.C.BBQ store. That will save on shipping since he is here.
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: trevorgrout on August 05, 2015, 07:50:13 PM
Thanks guys, Honestly I may just buy it online....but next time I go to KC I will know where it is.
Thanks for the feedback
Trevor
Title: Re: Just had a round of babybacks from Tony (AKA "Divotmaker")
Post by: elkins20 on August 05, 2015, 08:38:59 PM
Your welcome, glad to be of help.