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#5,876
GVF said:
My son is smoking steaks for us for Valentine's. Any tips, successes, don't do's, etc ????
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I have been watching a ton of videos online on how to smoke different meats using the same smoker that I use. Some of them are useful, some aren't, but I sure have learned a lot from them. Sometimes I tweak their techniques and recipes.
 
#5,878
#5,878
GVF said:
My son is smoking steaks for us for Valentine's. Any tips, successes, don't do's, etc ????
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My go to is the cast iron. Haven’t ever slow cooked a steak. I have my grandmother’s old cast iron skillet and a cast iron plate for the KJ. Use the skillet on the range inside and the plate on the KJ if I have more time to commit outside. Always do high heat and sear for a low med rare. Need to learn the reverse sear.
 
#5,879
#5,879
Boca Vol said:
How about bacon gravy? It's outstanding...

6 strips of bacon, diced

2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

Kosher salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)

Black pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
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Add diced heirloom tomatoes during the summer for a tomato gravy that will make your biscuits love your tummy.
 
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#5,886
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Have to buy a new gasket liner for my Green Egg, the original was so worn and compressed that it no longer sealed the cook. Looks like I can get one on Amazon for about $18. I'll let you know if it does the trick.
 
#5,888
#5,888
The smoked steaks was a no go. Maybe another time. One of my wife's sisters was diagnosed with Leukemia late in the week. Her and the son ended up down there for the weekend. I have some pork chops to hang in the Barrel, and a whole chicken for the watt burner. Need to thaw and get ready.
 
#5,890
#5,890
I used my blackstone griddle air fryer combo for the second time tonight.
First time made cheesesteaks and I was surprised how quickly they cooked. I was really happy with them. Tonight I made burgers. They were good, but I definitely like my Weber grill better for burgers. On the flip side, I tried “deep fried” oreos using the air fryer instead of a deep fryer and they were amazing.
Pretty happy with the Blackstone so far and looking forward to trying new recipes.
 
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JCHateSteve said:
I haven't used one myself. But I hear great things about them. You going for the original or the new high end model?
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Glad you asked. I was hoping someone would comment and let me know if the new one was worth the extra $. It’s only 50 square in of cooking surface. That’s a lot of money for that small amount.
 
#5,894
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Jxn Vol said:
Glad you asked. I was hoping someone would comment and let me know if the new one was worth the extra $. It’s only 50 square in of cooking surface. That’s a lot of money for that small amount.
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I like the design of the newer one. But it seem pretty pricey compared to the original. It looks better for sure. But I'm not sure it's more than twice the price better. There are a lot of other options out there for $800. The original seems like a better value to me. Then again I think a Weber kettle with a slow and sear is probably a better value than either. The PK has better capacity. But ash removal is less than ideal. It's a breeze on the kettle. If you have to have the capacity, the PK wins. A 26 inch kettle would do it but you'll be spending more if you add the S&S. It would still be less than a the PK360 though. Either PK will certanily do the job and do it well though.
 
#5,895
#5,895
Jxn Vol said:
I am close to pulling the trigger on a PK grill and smoker. Anyone on here use one?
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It's on my wish list. I'd be happy even finding an old one at a yard sale. They don't rot out, and the size is the same if you have to replace grates and frame.
 
#5,896
#5,896
ninerplaya57 said:
I used my blackstone griddle air fryer combo for the second time tonight.
First time made cheesesteaks and I was surprised how quickly they cooked. I was really happy with them. Tonight I made burgers. They were good, but I definitely like my Weber grill better for burgers. On the flip side, I tried “deep fried” oreos using the air fryer instead of a deep fryer and they were amazing.
Pretty happy with the Blackstone so far and looking forward to trying new recipes.
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For burgers on the BS I think the smash/steaknshake style is the only way to go. get that crust
 
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JCHateSteve said:
I like the design of the newer one. But it seem pretty pricey compared to the original. It looks better for sure. But I'm not sure it's more than twice the price better. There are a lot of other options out there for $800. The original seems like a better value to me. Then again I think a Weber kettle with a slow and sear is probably a better value than either. The PK has better capacity. But ash removal is less than ideal. It's a breeze on the kettle. If you have to have the capacity, the PK wins. A 26 inch kettle would do it but you'll be spending more if you add the S&S. It would still be less than a the PK360 though. Either PK will certanily do the job and do it well though.
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I watched a pork shoulder smoke video on the PK but what wasn't clear was how you add more charcoal (the author said he did it 4 times over a 10 hour cook. With the Weber/SnS it's pretty easy.
 
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volinbham said:
I watched a pork shoulder smoke video on the PK but what wasn't clear was how you add more charcoal (the author said he did it 4 times over a 10 hour cook. With the Weber/SnS it's pretty easy.
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It has a hinged grill grate just like the weber. Since its square you just push the charcoal to one side to create dual zone and lift the grate to add more as needed. It's a dead simple and effective design. Having to scoop ash and the price is the only knock I can find for them. But that combined with the derth of accessories for the kettle keep me in the Weber camp.
 
#5,899
#5,899
volmanbill said:
I can't help myself. Another meatloaf working.

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Here is one to try.

Jack'd Up Smoked Meatloaf
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Barbecue, Comfort Food

Servings: 6 peopleIngredients
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 medium red onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Jack Daniels whiskey
  • 1 Tablespooon homemade steak rub (recipe linked in post) or your favorite steak rub
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 6 oz pepper jack cheese cut into strips
For the sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Jack Daniels whiskey
  • 1 Tablespoon homemade steak rub
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
  • Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F for indirect smoking. This meatloaf is awesome with hickory or oak wood.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, red onion, garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Jack Daniels, and milk. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Don't overwork the meat or your meatloaf will be tough and chewy, just gently mix.
  • Spread half of your meatloaf mixture on the bottom of a grill basket. Layer on the pepper jack cheese, leaving about an inch of meatloaf on all sides. Top with the remaining meatloaf mixture and press the edges together to seal completely. Any exposed holes and the cheese will leak out while cooking.
  • In a small bowl. combine the ingredients for the sauce and then pour over the top of the meatloaf, letting it run down the sides a little bit.
  • Place the meatloaf on the smoker, close the lid, and smoke for 4 hours or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
 
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File this under "Good luck with that".

"Several nights a week I'm out running around dinnertime and when people have their windows open I can smell what they are cooking," the request said. "I've noticed a sharp uptick recently in smells of folks cooking meat and it can be quite overpowering."

"Quite honestly the odor is offensive and I'm hoping our community can have some empathy for its #plantbased neighbors by closing their windows if they are cooking meat and only putting vegetables on their bbq," the runner added.
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Vegan runner asks neighbors to close windows when cooking meat with 'offensive' odor
 
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