R-pod Owners Forum : A Needed Distraction https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : A Needed Distraction Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:45:09 +0000 Thu, 18 May 2017 09:53:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9971 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ A Needed Distraction : I have a friend up the street... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93430#93430 Author: Guests
Subject: 9971
Posted: 18 May 2017 at 9:53am


I have a friend up the street from me that bought a computer controlled pellet smoker. Fill the pellet bin, insert the meat probe and walk away! Definitely cool and definitely $$$$.

Mine was way cheaper. Plus I like the adventure....the uncertainty...the anticipation! Like camping, sometimes the journey is as much fun as the destination.]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 09:53:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93430#93430 A Needed Distraction : Yeah David, it is a mix of art... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93424#93424 Author: fwunder
Subject: 9971
Posted: 18 May 2017 at 7:36am

Yeah David, it is a mix of art and science and perseverance the way I do it! I've been using a Smokenator 1000 for years. Works amazingly well. First saw it recommended @ Amazing Ribs. Meathead has some great tips and recipes. I've done his bacon and pastrami - both great! I even have his book.

StephenH, someday I probably will get an electric smoker. They do make a lot of sense, but then I can't waste a whole day and a few beers messing around with the smoker! If I could get away without wife noticing, I would prolly get a Cookshack => http://www.cookshack.com. Recommended by Camper Bob right here in this forum, who has some killer sausage recommendations.

Pulled the butts last night. Was a 12 hour smoke to 205. Finished was about 7.5 pounds. Tried and true recipe (brine and rub) from Alton Brown. I always make lot's to vacuum seal and freeze. Reheats so well. Wish I could package the smell!!

fred
]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 07:36:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93424#93424 A Needed Distraction : I use a Masterbuilt Digital Electric... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93418#93418 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9971
Posted: 17 May 2017 at 9:09pm

I use a Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker similar to this one. Mine has a temperature probe. I got it on close-out at my local Lowe's. I like the thermostatically controlled temperature. I used a propane one before and it was a pain trying to keep a stable temperature. We just had some of the Boston Butt that I had previously smoked and which my wife had frozen in portions to pull out when we got in the mood (vacuum sealed).]]> Wed, 17 May 2017 21:09:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93418#93418 A Needed Distraction : Looking good! I purchased... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93400#93400 Author: Guests
Subject: 9971
Posted: 17 May 2017 at 4:46pm


Looking good!

I purchased an Oklahoma Joe's offset smoker a couple of months ago. My results have been "varied" - not due the smoker. But, I'm learning. There is a definite art/science to doing this. It will be very gratifying when I produce something edible!]]> Wed, 17 May 2017 16:46:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93400#93400 A Needed Distraction : Sweet, been a pork butt fan for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93396#93396 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9971
Posted: 17 May 2017 at 4:22pm

Sweet, been a pork butt fan for years, really like the ribs. Cook on SUN and eat for a week.]]> Wed, 17 May 2017 16:22:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93396#93396 A Needed Distraction : Do you ever wake up @ 5:00 AM... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9971&PID=93384#93384 Author: fwunder
Subject: 9971
Posted: 17 May 2017 at 11:25am

Do you ever wake up @ 5:00 AM and just say, "I need a distraction!!" 

Something that lasts all day long, involves little physical exertion, stimulates your senses and satisfies your most primal instincts? NO, not that!

Smoke 15 pounds of pork butt!! Seven hours in and I'm feeling a lot better about life. Five hours more and I suspect this will be considered a very successful therapy session! Big smile



fishing works too! Wink




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