It's been a while

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Many of you know, my Mom has had a rough time lately. She is now in a nursing /rehabilitation center. She was moved there 12/31. While driving back to the nursing home from her cancer treatment she said she wanted some BBQ. I told her I would cook some for her then. So that's what you have folks. Simple run of the mill 9.5lb Boston butt. Usually go semi turbo, but going 250° tonight for tomorrow for lunch. Will pull at 180° and coarse chop. Hickory and little apple for smoke and using Fogo lump. Rub is a concoction of Jim's Own Smokey rub, more salt, pepper, season salt, brown sugar, and rubbed with worstashire sauce. Thought I'd try something different.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Bought another butt and made some sausage.

theyolksonyou · January 2015

I'm glad she's out of hospital. Honest to god, I was gonna bump your thanks thread tonight for an update. Glad you're getting to cook for her.

boochsr71 · January 2015

Looks good so far, I hope your mom enjoys it!

Tinyfish · January 2015

That will definitely put a smile on her face and a warm feeling in her stomach. Stay strong my friend.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Thanks, Jason. She is really doing well. The women walked into the nursing home. They thought that she was going to come in via a stretcher. Hopefully she'll get to come home soon. Her wound is healing nicely and getting her strength back too.

Thanks @boochsr71‌. I hope she does too.

mickstephen · January 2015

Looks delicious. I'm sure she'll enjoy it. Best to you and the family.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Tinyfish said:
That will definitely put a smile on her face and a warm feeling in her stomach. Stay strong my friend.

Thank you my friend.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

mickstephen said:
Looks delicious. I'm sure she'll enjoy it. Best to you and the family.

Thank you my friend.

Jeepster47 · January 2015

That's great news Matt ... glad your mom is improving.

shtgunal3 · January 2015

A lot of love in that BBQ. Congrats to your mom. I wish her a very speedy rehab and recovery.

SGH · January 2015

Brother Tar, I'm glad to here that your mother is doing better. The grub is looking good from where im sitting.

FarmerTom · January 2015

Hey, that butt looks great already. Glad your mom is improving. Tough time of the year for illness/hospitalization, not that there is ever a good time.

johnmitchell · January 2015

Really glad to hear the news Matt..Strength through prayers and faith my friend...Good to also see you're back in the Egg saddle..Have a great Sunday...

bluebird66 · January 2015

That looks so delicious.

jcaspary · January 2015

Glad to hear about the improvement. Good food does a body good.

Jeremiah · January 2015

Great news about your mom, Matt. Sounds like she's a fighter, that means a lot. I'm gonna try big Jim's rub, tried the sauce last night and loved it.

GrannyX4 · January 2015

Good news. I bet Mom was the envy of the rehab center. ;;)

blind99 · January 2015

Thanks for the update Matt, and I'm glad to hear she's doing well! I hope she enjoys the BBQ, it looks great! Happy new year

anton · January 2015

Nice to hear your mom is doing better, I just moved mine from assisted living to memory care last week. It is tough and heartbreaking all at once. I wish mine could enjoy some bbq, but she is on a very strict diet..

PNWFoodie · January 2015

{{hugs}} I know since you are on here that food matters to you. I also know, as a foodie, that we cook for people because we love them. I'm glad your mom is doing better and that you'll get to share lunch with her. I hope you both have a wonderful visit and meal.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Pulled the butt earlier and just finished chopping it.

After raising the lid...

After chopping....

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Jeremiah said:
Great news about your mom, Matt. Sounds like she's a fighter, that means a lot. I'm gonna try big Jim's rub, tried the sauce last night and loved it.

Which sauce did you try? I like all of them but like the mild and smokey sauce the best. My wife loves the mustard sauce.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

johnmitchell said:
Really glad to hear the news Matt..Strength through prayers and faith my friend...Good to also see you're back in the Egg saddle..Have a great Sunday...

It felt pretty good. Haven't fired the egg up since thanksgiving. Probably not 100% up to speed just yet though.

Funny you say that. Yesterday as my wife and I were walking through Harris Teeter, she had to being me to reality about cooking. She finally told me "when are you going to have time for all this". I have all these ideas in my head, John. I'll get around to them soon though.

EggSpinner · January 2015

Really glad to hear of the improvements! Que looks awesome as well!

ksmyrl · January 2015

Great cook. Even better post. I have no idea of your mom's exact diagnosis but hang in there. My 71 year old dad is recovering from his third bout w cancer in 6 years. (Prostate, lung, and brain). Doc gave him 1 year 3 years ago. He goes Tuesday for his 3.5 year scan. Fingers crossed. He's not quite the same as he was 6 years ago mentally but he's here and I cherish every moment w him. Praying for you @tatheelmatt...and your mom. Happy New Year.

johnmitchell · January 2015

ksmyrl said:

Great cook. Even better post. I have no idea of your mom's exact diagnosis but hang in there. My 71 year old dad is recovering from his third bout w cancer in 6 years. (Prostate, lung, and brain). Doc gave him 1 year 3 years ago. He goes Tuesday for his 3.5 year scan. Fingers crossed. He's not quite the same as he was 6 years ago mentally but he's here and I cherish every moment w him. Praying for you @tatheelmatt...and your mom. Happy New Year.

I will put your Dad in my prayers, and will be thinking of you and the family on Tuesday..Please keep us updated.

Jeremiah · January 2015

tarheelmatt said:

Jeremiah said:
Great news about your mom, Matt. Sounds like she's a fighter, that means a lot. I'm gonna try big Jim's rub, tried the sauce last night and loved it.
Which sauce did you try? I like all of them but like the mild and smokey sauce the best. My wife loves the mustard sauce.

It was the vinegar sauce. I didn't know there are more. I found it at the propane store, never heard if it till now.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

@ksmyrl‌ I hate to hear that brother, but I am praying for great news for your father. Please keep me updated.

tarheelmatt · January 2015

Jeremiah said:

tarheelmatt said:

Jeremiah said:
Great news about your mom, Matt. Sounds like she's a fighter, that means a lot. I'm gonna try big Jim's rub, tried the sauce last night and loved it.
Which sauce did you try? I like all of them but like the mild and smokey sauce the best. My wife loves the mustard sauce.
It was the vinegar sauce. I didn't know there are more. I found it at the propane store, never heard if it till now.

@Jeremiah‌ they have 5 or 6 sauces. The vinegar is like an eastern NC Q sauce, the mild and hot is like Lexington style, the mustard I'd sorta like SC sauce, the smokey is a sweeter/thicker sauce, and the sticky sauce is like Sweet Baby Rays.

If you order some, don't order from their website, their shipping is funky and expensive. I just call the place and order it (their direction). Usually a lady named Dawn takes my order. If you order tell them I sent you (Matthew Hussey ). Shouldn't take long to get there either (they're in Cary, NC).

THEBuckeye · January 2015

Lost Mom at 45 when I was 16.

Lost Dad at 86 - when I was 54.

You're a lucky man.

Treasure the moments.

How I envy those who have their Mother to share life with.

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