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I decided to keep it simple and smoke some ribs today. Smoking at 230 for 4 1/2 hours then finish with a light glaze of sauce in the oven. Hopefully, they turn out great. I will try to post a photo if time allows. Enjoy your Memorial Day!

My 14+ year old Solaire gas grill was in need of some new grill grates. Since I was not wanting to pay Solaire $350 for replacements, I decided to give Stainless grill grate try. Received my new custom grate today and am very impressed with the quality. If anyone is in need of a nice stainless...

If any of you are experiencing some of the same challenges of aging as me, here is a site that was recommended to me to track my diet and exercise.  http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ My challenge was to reduce my sugar level which I am doing by increasing my workouts and cutting out sugar and carbs...

Did a twice smoked ham for sandwiches and breakfast for our annual family mountain trip. Smoked it to for 4 hours to an IT of 140. Rubbed with a mix of mustard and maple syrup the some black pepper. Decided not to do a glaze this time. The flavor is outstanding. 

I hope you have some coal in your smoker and not your stockings :D Please share the results from your holiday smokes. This is the time to enjoy family, friends and some good food. Happy Holidays to all of you!

I will be cooking ribs this weekend and had a thought. While removing the membrane from the backside is no problem for me using a butter knife and paper towel, I am always looking for a better way. How about using a catfish skinner has anyone ever given it a try...

Our Kroger had whole briskets for $1.99lb this week. I bought one for the freezer. While it was not the best looking brisket around, I couldn't pass it up. Just thought that I would share. I will not cook it for company only family and close friends, just in case it does not turn out well.

Just thinking, Does anyone have any big plans for smoking a wonderful eclipse dinner or viewing it from great locations. If so, please your photos of the eclipse and smoked food. It will be nice to hear the stories from our group that have prime locations.

I just put a head of cabbage in the smoker for 3 hours at 225. I cored the cabbage, stuffed it with butter & garlic cloves, then poured a mixture of "Bone Suckin Sauce (Hot)" and butter on the outside. I forgot to take a photo before putting it on but will hopefully remember to take one when it...

While I love smoking, one of my favorite meals is baked/broiled oysters. It was a great Saturday with a trip to the farmers market and then the seafood market. The oysters were wonderful. Sometimes we need to think out side of the box/SI smoker.

When I was at our local Kroger this week, the had french cut bone in pork loin for $1.99lb and butts were also at $1.99lb. Just thought I would share for anyone that has Kroger in their area. I smoke one loin and it was great. I added the other meat to the freezer.

I am thinking of making some Tasso to freeze for use in some Cajun cooking. Has anyone attempted it in an SI? It appears pretty straight forward, similar to Canadian bacon but using a spicy rub and a pork butt.

Just thinking! With Saint Patrick's day being less than a month away, I thought I would ask for any suggestions for smoking corned beef in an SI? Please share any success stories and disasters to avoid. Happy smoking!

The other week I had some leftover smoked salmon and used it in an a dish. Made a basic cream sauce (similar to an Alfredo) that included some sauteed green onions and chopped artichoke hearts (frozen). When the sauce was basically ready I added the crumbled smoked salmon and tossed in some...

I am thinking of cooking some ribs for Sunday's  game (Falcons - Green Bay). We really like GB and their fans but needless to say hoping for a Falcons win. The best way to enjoy a weekend is smoking meat and watching football with friends and family.