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I can cook ribs with one arm tied up...

The Cen-Tex Smoker
The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
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feeling pretty good after the surgery so figured I would get up and about a little. Wanted to do some ribs for the Texas/USC game tonight and was determined to do it all myself and my one good arm. I did have TFJ open the cryo for me but I was able to do everything else with one arm. I didn't pull the membranes on these as that seems to very much be a 2-handed job. I was able to add some lump, light a fire, set up my AR and add the ribs all with one good wing. Not too shabby!  Very happy to be able to get somewhat back to normal functionality so quickly. Still can't lift anything significant for 2 months but not in a lot of pain and can actually do some basic stuff already. 

Meat Church Honey Hog rub, oak and cherry smoke. 


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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    Haven't done a low and slow in a bge in a long time. Sure glad i had that option today. I think the dishwasher would have been a tall order with one arm. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Looking good. Great job staying in the game 
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,894
    I was gonna ask about the dishwasher as I'm guessing the fire feeding is a protracted process.  Those are some meaty ribs-nice score.
    You must have a strong single arm (no details needed ;) ) to get the AR into place.  
    Since I'm here- is it your dominant wing or the off-wing that had the surgery?  There are many routine daily events that are quite a challenge if the dominant arm is out-of-commision.  
    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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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    lousubcap said:
    I was gonna ask about the dishwasher as I'm guessing the fire feeding is a protracted process.  Those are some meaty ribs-nice score.
    You must have a strong single arm (no details needed ;) ) to get the AR into place.  
    Since I'm here- is it your dominant wing or the off-wing that had the surgery?  There are many routine daily events that are quite a challenge if the dominant arm is out-of-commision.  
    Hurt my non-dominant arm. Much better than the alternative. 
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    Those bad boys look nice and thick. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Glad the recovery is going well- 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    texaswig said:
    Those bad boys look nice and thick. 
    They were nice. HEB all natural pork is usually pretty good. Not super cheap at $4.99 lb but not terrible for St. Lou's. spares were the same price so i figured i would get these to avoid having to trim. These went out of the cryo on to the egg. 
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    I feel jipped. Im a Texan why can't I have a heb? So sad.  I may have to get counseling. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    texaswig said:
    I feel jipped. Im a Texan why can't I have a heb? So sad.  I may have to get counseling. 
    I know- you nortenos up there got screwed on the grocery store scene
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  • bjeans
    bjeans Posts: 191
    Glad you're through the surgery, up and about and even egging! Be kind to your arm - no pushing it until doc and physical therapists give the go ahead, please. 
    Ex LBGE owner and current BGE liker 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    bjeans said:
    Glad you're through the surgery, up and about and even egging! Be kind to your arm - no pushing it until doc and physical therapists give the go ahead, please. 
    I'm following orders directly. 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,183
    texaswig said:
    I feel jipped. Im a Texan why can't I have a heb? So sad.  I may have to get counseling. 
    You've got the room for one.  Call 'em.
    Love you bro!
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    edited September 2017
    Did everything but the slicing. Turned out good. Have not done low and slow on a bge in a year or so. Crazy how different the smoke profile is with a bge vs the dishwasher. Much heavier, I would go as far as to say a little dirtier from the bge. Still really good but I could really tell the difference in the kbq burning clean wood smoke vs the smoldering chunks in my bge. All in, it was a great day. Very happy I was able to function and still protect my arm. Now...if my beloved longhorns can pull of a miracle tonight in LA that will cap off a great day. 




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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,854
    Awesome looking ribs bro!!!

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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    Looks like a good cook to me. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    Those are some fantastic looking ribs. That's my favorite BBQ bite.
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,894
    edited September 2017
    @The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Crazy how different the smoke profile is with a bge vs the dishwasher. Much heavier, I would go as far as to say a little dirtier from the bge.
    Great cook right there.  Heavier as in a more smoke profile from the BGE...and I get the dirtier reference.  Regardless, the one-wing apparatus still has a place in your arsenal.  
    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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  • eggforever
    eggforever Posts: 20
    texaswig said:
    Those bad boys look nice and thick. 

    Unlike rrp? 

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,890
    edited September 2017
    Your 1wing ribs look better than my last couple of efforts. And damn those are some meaty slabs!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    caliking said:
    Your 1wing ribs look better than my last couple of efforts. And damn those are some meaty slabs!
    They were very meaty on one end. More normal on the other. 
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