What's in your smoker? - Page 178

forgop · 10-27-2012, 12:42 AM

They're all loving it. Guess they all had low expectations.

The liquid smoke does seem to be a bit salty.

Scottw · 10-27-2012, 03:43 PM

Baby backs again...my brother came up for the weekend

hammondc · 10-27-2012, 10:31 PM

18lb of boston butts.

Side bar---> I always just chop it up with a big cleaver. What technique do you guys use to shred/pull it?

jonumberone · 10-28-2012, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

18lb of boston butts.

Side bar---> I always just chop it up with a big cleaver. What technique do you guys use to shred/pull it?

I use two regular dinner forks to shred.

forgop · 10-28-2012, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

18lb of boston butts.

Side bar---> I always just chop it up with a big cleaver. What technique do you guys use to shred/pull it?

I use these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IWI66W

They work great.

hammondc · 10-28-2012, 07:08 AM

thanks guys. The bear paws look fun.

Lost my fire at some point last night. First time ever. Sadface. Oh well. Pulled the meat off and foiled it to fire her back up. Meat back on in 15mins.

T.G · 10-28-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

18lb of boston butts.

Side bar---> I always just chop it up with a big cleaver. What technique do you guys use to shred/pull it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonumberone

I use two regular dinner forks to shred.

Same as Dom here, two dinner forks. I have a few older ones that are heavy enough that they don't bend.

pnoon · 10-28-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I use these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IWI66W

They work great.

Anyone know of something like this a bit more sturdy/durable.
I don't mind paying more. I am looking for quality.

T.G · 10-28-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Anyone know of something like this a bit more sturdy/durable.
I don't mind paying more. I am looking for quality.

A friend of mine swears by the Meatrake. Seems like every other week he's cooking and shredding a couple of butts to take to work.
http://meatrake.com/whats-a-meatrake.html

Actually, you probably know him, or at least met him. Shawn (MACS) in Temecula.

Steve · 10-28-2012, 12:30 PM

I just use my hands to pull my pork...wait a minute, that doesn't sound right

deadrise · 10-28-2012, 01:11 PM

I smoked 3 racks of ribs last night before sandy gets here

forgop · 10-28-2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Anyone know of something like this a bit more sturdy/durable.
I don't mind paying more. I am looking for quality.

Sure, they're made of plastic but they're more than durable enough to get the job done.

jjirons69 · 10-28-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Anyone know of something like this a bit more sturdy/durable.
I don't mind paying more. I am looking for quality.

The ones I've been around are like ABS plastic and pretty dang sturdy. The metal forks mar pans and counter tops where the ABS is more forgiving.

MarkinAZ · 10-28-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve

I just use my hands to pull my pork...wait a minute, that doesn't sound right

...only in this thread Steve

My ET732' arrived yesterday. Will be giving them a test run on Monday:

ucla695 · 10-29-2012, 06:59 AM

I love my ET-732! It's great to monitor everything from the comfort of my couch! Hope you like it too.

OLS · 10-29-2012, 07:55 AM

Mark, that table cloth is almost as good as Mac's doilies.

Also I think I would stay away from the bear claws....they LOOK great,
but from what I read, the tips just start melting and deforming and before
you know it they are useless. Not all the reviewers said this, but enough
to steer me away. I guess the rakes are the way to go.

As for personal observations, it also looks like the way they are held gives
up all the leverage you'd need to make a good job of it. It would be better
if they were more like a glove where you could put your hands INTO the
device instead of holding it. Seems awkward to me.

OLS · 10-29-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottw

Baby backs again...my brother came up for the weekend

I'd knock over an old lady to get after THOSE ribs....dang, son.

OLS · 10-29-2012, 08:12 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....
I checked the meat rake website Adam posted....look at this photo....
Some BBQ lover's take on the chocolate fountain, that's TOO MUCH, lol.

jjirons69 · 10-29-2012, 06:10 PM

This was last night. Loaded the grill with several rounds of hickory and lump. Allowed the temp to reach about 300F. Had this beautiful side of Steelhead. A little kosher salt and several lime slices. I put the fish on and shut all the vent down. It probably cooked/smoked about 8 minutes. The interior of the meat was barely tepid, more like room temp. It had a great smoked flavor and melted in your mouth. Some of the best fish we've had in a while. Outstanding!

replicant_argent · 10-29-2012, 06:40 PM

2 bellies of bacon done today. Happy, happy, happy.

10-27-2012, 12:42 AM	#3541
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: What's in your smoker? They're all loving it. Guess they all had low expectations. The liquid smoke does seem to be a bit salty.

10-27-2012, 10:31 PM	#3543
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: What's in your smoker? 18lb of boston butts. Side bar---> I always just chop it up with a big cleaver. What technique do you guys use to shred/pull it?

10-28-2012, 07:08 AM	#3546
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: What's in your smoker? thanks guys. The bear paws look fun. Lost my fire at some point last night. First time ever. Sadface. Oh well. Pulled the meat off and foiled it to fire her back up. Meat back on in 15mins.

10-28-2012, 12:30 PM	#3550
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: What's in your smoker? I just use my hands to pull my pork...wait a minute, that doesn't sound right __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#3551
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: What's in your smoker? I smoked 3 racks of ribs last night before sandy gets here __________________

10-29-2012, 06:59 AM	#3555
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: What's in your smoker? I love my ET-732! It's great to monitor everything from the comfort of my couch! Hope you like it too.

10-29-2012, 07:55 AM	#3556
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: What's in your smoker? Mark, that table cloth is almost as good as Mac's doilies. Also I think I would stay away from the bear claws....they LOOK great, but from what I read, the tips just start melting and deforming and before you know it they are useless. Not all the reviewers said this, but enough to steer me away. I guess the rakes are the way to go. As for personal observations, it also looks like the way they are held gives up all the leverage you'd need to make a good job of it. It would be better if they were more like a glove where you could put your hands INTO the device instead of holding it. Seems awkward to me. Last edited by OLS; 10-29-2012 at 08:07 AM.

10-29-2012, 06:10 PM	#3559
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: What's in your smoker? This was last night. Loaded the grill with several rounds of hickory and lump. Allowed the temp to reach about 300F. Had this beautiful side of Steelhead. A little kosher salt and several lime slices. I put the fish on and shut all the vent down. It probably cooked/smoked about 8 minutes. The interior of the meat was barely tepid, more like room temp. It had a great smoked flavor and melted in your mouth. Some of the best fish we've had in a while. Outstanding! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-29-2012, 06:40 PM	#3560
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: What's in your smoker? 2 bellies of bacon done today. Happy, happy, happy. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.