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Cooking & Baking

Major Nikon

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17. If yer into drinking beer or just sitting outside and watching the world go by, it's part of the fun

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #14)

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 06:42 AM

Aug 2013

You can make some really good BBQ with an offset cooker, but there is a bit of a learning curve. Practice good temperature control and practice on cheaper cuts of meat like chicken until you get the hang of it.

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Question for the BBQ enthusiasts [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 OP

My current favorite rub OffWithTheirHeads Aug 2013 #1

thanks OWTH - will try. Do you use just Hoison? or make something with it? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #8

Actually, I spelled it wrong, it"s Hoisin and I just slather it on. About a year ago OffWithTheirHeads Aug 2013 #9

Sounds very cool. Do you make authentic fried rice? Used to go Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #12

It will need to be "seasoned" first. evlbstrd Aug 2013 #2

coat the inside and then how long do you need to have your fire burn. The very poor Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #7

About four hours or so. evlbstrd Aug 2013 #10

thanks E ! Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #13

Happy smoking! evlbstrd Aug 2013 #15

And here's a hometown dry rub recipe. evlbstrd Aug 2013 #16

What you have is an offset BBQ cooker Major Nikon Aug 2013 #3

Thanks....We ended up postponing our rib cooking because I read I needed to season Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #5

Here's how they work... Major Nikon Aug 2013 #11

thanks MN...think I finally get it, duh. and yes, it does seem like it will Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #14

If yer into drinking beer or just sitting outside and watching the world go by, it's part of the fun Major Nikon Aug 2013 #17

First off, congrats! Nice grill/smoker you got there.. now, from my grilling "bible"... opiate69 Aug 2013 #4

thanks Opiate. Bet the rub and sauce make all the difference in the world. I made Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2013 #6