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"That would make for a great post!"

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cazzy
cazzy Posts: 9,136
edited June 2014 in EggHead Forum
We spent the past two days working at the house while packers and movers took all of our possessions to a warehouse for the next 5-6 months.  My in-laws graciously watched the kids for a week so we could get prepared for the move, so we came to Beeville to pick up the kids and have a nice relaxing weekend.  They still haven't purchased a egg, but they are going to babysit my small while we're at a temporary location.  My MIL requested brisket, so I figured I would tote my large up for the cook.  

Wife - "We're going take the large up?  Why don't you just do it on the small egg."

Me - "That would never fit! (thinks for a few seconds)  That would make for a great post!"

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Here we go!  That entire time, I was telling myself:  This is stupid.  It will never fit.  This is going to be a disaster (still remains to be seen).

The set-up
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The goods
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@ 7 hours
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Kinleigh came outside to tell me high and see what pops was up to.  :)
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Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    Bravo! Good luck with all the moving stuff, try to stay calm and egg on!
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    Chester County, PA

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Gotta love a good challenge. Will be looking forward to the results, looks good so far.

    Helpers are great to have while egging. Hope all goes well with the relocation.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Fat side up or down?

    Looks good Cazzy.   I wanna see some cuts.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    I guess good things do come in "Small" packages ;-)
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    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    nolaegghead said:

    Fat side up or down?

    Looks good Cazzy.   I wanna see some cuts.

    Always up for me!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • DMW
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    cazzy said:
    Fat side up or down?

    Looks good Cazzy.   I wanna see some cuts.
    Always up for me!
    @cazzy I apologize if this gets someone turned off by this thread, but you set it up so well I couldn't resist.

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    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,349
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    @cazzy-Most eggcellent cook-I'm sure you can get the cook to hold temp for the duration but what a challenge!  And a thank-you as I now know that the local Costco prime price is in line with the Texas universe.  I am envious of anyone who can cook brisket on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.  I am happy with a once every 3-4 week license.  Enjoy and best of luck with the move-Gotta admit I have been in the same house for 16 years after moving 9 times in the prior 16. Go USA!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
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    Great looking brisket on the mini. You rose to the challenge. Enjoy!!!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Way to improvise my friend . That's a mighty fine little helper you have there. She is absolutely adorable. Good luck on the remainder of the cook.

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  • yogi84
    yogi84 Posts: 189
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    thats not a mini its a small.....
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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    That's the way to step up to the challenge. Adorable helper.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    I will admit that it wasn't my best effort, but for being cooked on the small, it was pretty damn good.  
    I think a 11#s will be a good target for a packer on a small.  

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    I love Texas Burnt Ends!   =P~
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    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @‌cazzy
    Looks like a home run to me my friend! =D> Enjoy!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Looks good to me, caz! :)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
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  • Monty77
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    Looks really good from here, nice job!  
    Large BGE 2011, XL BGE 2015, Mini Max 2015, and member of the "North of the Border Smokin Squad" Canadian Outdoor Chef from London, Ontario, Canada

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,967
    edited June 2014
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    Nice caz! I always wondered if there was a v rack or something for for the small that you could drape it over that would allow you to get smoke and bark on both sides. Great cook though. Fun to see.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,551
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    He's alive
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
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    Very creative set up  Nice cook...Only goes to prove the small has a big cooking heart
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • DMW
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    That looks great, only sacrifice I can see is the bark against the pan.

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • SJ21XDC
    SJ21XDC Posts: 235
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    Looks Great!!

    XL & Mini-Max

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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,822
    edited June 2014
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    cazzy Okay let me get this straight, you're moving, you're kids are at the in-laws and you take time to cook and post pics of your brisket cook,  and no less on a small. OKAY YOU WIN THE HARDCORE BBQ'er award.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    td66snrf said:

    cazzy Okay let me get this straight, you're moving, you're kids are at the in-laws and you take time to cook and post pics of your brisket cook,  and no less on a small. OKAY YOU WIN THE HARDCORE BBQ'er award.

    Lol...nah. I'm actually not as die hard as most on the board. The cook was easy and reward for the hard work that is now behind us. Plus, finally got to spend some time with the kiddos.

    The next 6 months are going to suck though. I will be driving up to Houston or we'll meet in Beeville till I find employment. There is light at the end of the tunnel though so it could be worse.

    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
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    Nice job Cazzy! I'd say that qualifies as a "Challenge met". :-bd
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    R2Egg2Q said:

    Nice job Cazzy! I'd say that qualifies as a "Challenge met". :-bd

    It wasn't too bad...your attempt definitely looked better.

    I did check your thread to remind myself how you set up your egg. 13# packer was definitely pushing it. A lil too long for sure.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,518
    edited June 2014
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    Nice roller coaster brisket caz!  Dang, we pay that money for ground chuck!
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  • Griffin
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    =D> Nicely done, Sir!! Good luck with getting all settled in at your new place. and with the new opportunities life has thorwn your way.

    Rowlett, Texas

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