I seem to be the guy that does all the smoking/grilling at family functions regardless if it's at my place or not. We just got back from a whole famdamnly camping get together and a BIL brought brisket and ribs and of course turned it all over to me to deal with. When the brisket was three hours from done, I threw the ribs on. When I took the brisket off, the ribs were close so I turned up the heat and added some pork steaks while the ribs finished. Everything came together pretty well and had lots of compliments.
I agree with stxhunter on the basic salt/pepper/garlic but always seem to be looking for new ideas on rubs and will check these guys out - thanks for the link...
Everyone knows the best BBQ is in Texas. Mesquite is the best wood. BBQ was invented in Texas. We build steel pits. We don’t use grills or pellet smokers.
What the hell is a pellet smoker? A new way to smoke pot???
Everyone knows the best BBQ is in Texas. Mesquite is the best wood. BBQ was invented in Texas. We build steel pits. We don’t use grills or pellet smokers.
What the hell is a pellet smoker? A new way to smoke pot???
I’ve used a lot of mesquite, (because it was all I had), but I certainly do not feel it’s the best. I prefer pecan or post oak. Or even live oak.
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
I’ve used a lot of mesquite, (because it was all I had), but I certainly do not feel it’s the best. I prefer pecan or post oak. Or even live oak.
+1. Love post oak but also get great results with live oak. Smoked a pork butt last weekend.
There used to be a place in Odessa called Corky's. They served mesquite smoked hamburgers and peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Good stuff, but I don't think they are around anymore.
Everyone knows the best BBQ is in Texas. Mesquite is the best wood. BBQ was invented in Texas. We build steel pits. We don’t use grills or pellet smokers.
What the hell is a pellet smoker? A new way to smoke pot???
I’m fooling with you all about the Mesquite. I like pecan and hickory too. Post oak is very good too. I’m using Red Oak right now, cause it’s all I have.
Does anyone know if White Oak or Blackjack Oak are good for BBQ???
Yes, I’ve used blackjack oak. To me it’s as good a post oak. And I’ve also used gum bumelia. (NOT sweet gum. This is a different tree). But it goes a long way. Use a little as smoke can get kinda strong.
We have some hickory up in the north end of the county. None here tho.
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Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
Does anyone know if White Oak or Blackjack Oak are good for BBQ???
Just an observation- all the charcoal I've ever bought just says "OAK " , it never says red oak, post oak, etc. You really should be burning it down to coals anyway. The proper way to BBQ is directly over hot hardwood coals so that that the meat drips onto the hot coals and you get that PSSSSSSSHHH and the good smell wafts up around the meat. All this is assuming it's not being properly cooked in a dug pit in the ground. All the other isn't barbecue, it's smoked meat and the two shouldn't be confused.
Kosher salt, coarse black pepper, and garlic powder is all you need.
that sounds right......dont know why but i cant stand bbq sauce.....good why to ruin meat.....bob
Dad's the same way.
Wouldn't even allow it in the house when I was a kid.
If you've ever had properly cooked BBQ, you'll know for sure that sauce would have ruined it, and you'll be judging all other accordingly for the rest of your life. Compare it to putting ketchup on the best steak you've ever had
Hanco, Them pellet smokers use a little wood pellet that looks like feed pellets. Just a little bigger than say hog finisher and a lot smaller than range cubes. It’s for folks that don’t really have access to good cooking wood. Lots of folks use em now.
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
A brisket is in order for Saturday. I hope I do it well.
Richard,
Store here been out of briskets for quite a while. I have one in the freezer I picked up when all this virus crap started. I have a special use for it.
However,,,,, today I was at the store and they had like 5 or 6 good size briskets in the cooler. Said they were "deluxe" briskets whatever that is. Looked like regular old packer briskets except in a prettier pkg. Cheapest one was $100!!! They went up from there !!! One was a waygu beef!!! It was $142!!!!!
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
A brisket is in order for Saturday. I hope I do it well.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
