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DanInVa

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Love my smoker!
« on: March 04, 2015, 10:00:42 AM »
  Sorry for the massive delay in this post but i'm more of a reader and not a poster. Got my #2 just prior to Super Bowl Sunday and planned on testing it right out of the gate. My wife and i purchased 2 packs of St Louis style ribs from Costco (6 racks total) for the SB party. We decided on going with a split 3 wet 3 dry. I used Bone Suckin Sauce rub on all and also the Bone Suckin BBQ sauce for the wets. Used the hickory that was sent and loaded up the 4 racks in the the #2 (With a little bit of adjustment to get them in completely) and did 2 on my grill. The middle guy came through like the champ that it is. The ribs were pretty much all gone by halftime and were a big success.
     Now it's time for round 2... The brisket! Going with the same rub and some mesquite. Hoping for the same success as I had with the ribs. Finished brisket picture to follow! Love my smoker
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Re: Love my smoker!
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2015, 10:02:32 AM »
Forgot to add that i used apple juice for the ribs and for the brisket I'm going with Sam Adams Irish Red. I will post the brisket before and after once i have enjoyed the finished product.
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Re: Love my smoker!
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2015, 10:04:23 AM »
Welcome from ND Dan!
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Re: Love my smoker!
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2015, 10:11:27 AM »
Welcome Dan.  Looking at your foil pan, I was wondering if you evaporated any of your liquid?  You might try a lot less water and see if you have less than you started with when the smoke is done. Ribs looked good.
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Re: Love my smoker!
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2015, 01:14:50 PM »
The liquid amount is one thing that i was unsure of Dave. Thanks for the tip and i will put it to good use
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2015, 01:57:46 PM »
Looking good Dan! Keep it up and soon you will be like an old pro. This is a great place to let others know what you are doing and getting helpful feedback. Your participation is awesome.
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2015, 02:35:47 PM »
Welcome from Colorado Dan! Good lookin' ribs! For the brisket, try Divotmaker's injected and brined brisket. You should have great results!
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« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2015, 03:22:24 PM »
Welcome congratulations on those ribs they look great.
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Re: Love my smoker!
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2015, 04:21:12 PM »
Awesome, Dan!! We just did our first St. Louis ribs as well. Used Penzey's bbq spice and Sweet Baby Ray's (smoked, as well). They were fall-off-the-bone delicious, way better than anything we can get to-go around here, but next time I'm going to experiment with a custom rub and try apple juice as well.

Husband is going to try his first Canadian Bacon soon - been dry curing in the fridge for a week now.
« Last Edit: March 04, 2015, 04:41:43 PM by AngieSmokes »
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Re: Love my smoker!
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2015, 10:52:44 PM »
Dan, for the brisket, try brining it first, the results are fantastic.
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2015, 08:42:33 PM »
Welcome to the posting side, Dan! ;D   Great you took a step out of the shadows to share your stellar success with us.  Great-looking ribs!  This gets easier with every smoke, as you'll get a good feel for how your smoker performs.  I second the opinion about brining a brisket - phenomenal results!
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2015, 09:43:53 AM »
Welcome, Dan...you are off to a great start!  Let us know how the brisket turns out, and pics please!
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