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Forum Fundraiser for Operation BBQ Relief, Special Zoom Session

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  • StormbringerStormbringer Posts: 1,901
    Foghorn said:
    I donated.  Password please.
    sent

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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 28,353
    Good crew on now:


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 28,353
    The word on the street is that the virtual sausage fest will begin here in about 30 minutes.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 28,353
    The sausage making has begun:


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
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  • The Cen-Tex SmokerThe Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,890
    Taking 15 before getting the grind on. We will be back at it shortly. 
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  • The Cen-Tex SmokerThe Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,890
    We got a taste of all of them today and were really happy. The venison was excellent and the pig was top notch too. Looking forward to getting them cased up and smoked tomorrow 
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  • lousubcaplousubcap Posts: 29,367
    Just got home and dropped into the Zoom session.  Solo occupant so I "declared victory."  Been quite the run since Friday at 5 PM (EDT).  Thanks @JohnInCarolina for hosting.  
    Louisville; "indeterminate Jim" here.  Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!
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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 28,353
    Zoom session just got extended until tomorrow.  Same link and password.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
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  • lkapigianlkapigian Posts: 9,997
    20stone said:


    Sausage making went slower than expected... due to spreadsheet busts (by me) and a weighing error (by me).  The new grinder (a LEM Big Bite #12) was a big help, and things were made easier by commercial grade toys that we have accumulated over the years.

    Pictured is the @Foghorn, who was looking for a higher concentration of venison than some of the other recipes.  This was a spin on our TX Beef recipe, but with venison (50% venison, 20% lean pork, 30% pork fat).  We initially took out the jalapenos (since we had @Griffin's jalapeno cheddar sausage, which turned out awesome), but it really took off when we added the dried tailings from @The Cen-Tex Smoker's fermented sriracha (adding it above).  @The Cen-Tex Smoker realized he had some of TFJ's fermented jalapenos in the fridge, and we added those as well.  This is a spice-forward venison sausage, and turned out awesome.

    The quality of venison we got from @Foghorn is awesome, and really works with the pork we added.

    Stuffing and smoking tomorrow.... I am whipped
    Heck Ya!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 28,353
    Posting the notes from both Friday night and Saturday's sessions, courtesy of @lousubcap:

    First from Friday night:

    Brisket cooks and some insights
    French wines and favorites
    The benefits of being a wine investor
     Visiting Bordeaux chateaus with a famous wine expert and enjoying personal dinners
    Laser technology and advancements with treating kidney stones
    Living in Belize
    The difference between service stations US/UK and finding a high end butcher shop in one
    Managing phone battery life and Zoom sessions
    Different Zoom backgrounds
    Covid staying and the benefits of exercise
    Blood donations
    UK covid restrictions
    Prime cook and nailing the finish
    Wrapping up fine dining in the UK with port and blue cheese
    A great US restaurant-Victoria and Albets in Disney World
    What makes SRF so popular
    A great restaurant in Barcelona sponsorships for professional water skiers
    Vaseline and the Gold Finger-overheating
    Cruising and Zoom sessions while driving
    Sausage fest and the US/US differences
    Scotch and Armadillo eggs
    White burgundy wines
    The down side of day-time car driving lights
    The differences in cell phone use restrictions and DUI limits
    Approaching the third rail and watering electric fences
    Pig ownership vs buying slaughtered pigs for sausage fest
    Uses for pig skins
    Youth and late night/early morning habits focused on gaming
    Drop box
    Raiding trains and chocolate syrup
    Caboose visits and blunts
    The life and times of youth and parent insights

    The benefits of Friday Zoom sessions

    Stick burners; pros and cons

    cooking over wood-Solo Stoves


    From Saturday:

    The allure of sausage making and the associated sausage fest

    Techniques for teaching your children to drive
    Spatchcock chix
    Covid and San Antonio-improving trends
    Saturday Night Live-what's it gonna be tonight with the week we have had

    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
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  • FoghornFoghorn Posts: 9,532
    Most excellent. 

    The venison is from a great ranch. And it was harvested by two surgeons. I’ve been hunting with them. They typically have it skinned, quartered and hanging in a 33 degree cooler within 45 minutes of the kill. It hangs for a week before further processing. 

    We have two ranch owners that each want us at their place to use their freestanding kitchen buildings to make sh!t tons of whatever recipes are deemed worthy. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • blind99blind99 Posts: 4,964
    I didn't hop on until 9:30 CST last night, sorry I missed everyone.  John, this was a great idea, and thank you everyone who donated and has worked with OBR.
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • The Cen-Tex SmokerThe Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,890
    Going live. 
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  • lousubcaplousubcap Posts: 29,367
    Here's what I got from a late arrival into the stretch run of the sausage fest today:
    Pro's and con's of box wine
    Bourbon ( a given)
    Sausage blends/recipes used and the casing; pig intestines for the win
    Sanitary preps for quality sausage making
    Texas based musicians

    That's it from here.

    Again, many thanks to @JohnInCarolina for pulling this together.
    We knocked it out of the park.  Also many thanks to all for participating across the spectrum, from the donations to the cooks and dropping in on the Zoom sessions.

    With the chairman's graces, the virtual watering hole (normal password) will be open this coming Friday at around 9 PM (EDT).  Plenty of seats available.  Hope to see you there.  If interested shoot me a PM and the password will be provided.  Worth the price of admission and top quality entertainment value.  
    Louisville; "indeterminate Jim" here.  Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!
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  • StormbringerStormbringer Posts: 1,901
    I'll add one topic ... why Gordon Ramsey leverages his tiny prick when taking part in a sausage fest ... and @20stone concurred with this.  :D

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  • dmchicagodmchicago Posts: 4,436
    ...also, good to see my late Mom's boyfriend kick in $40!
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • The Cen-Tex SmokerThe Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,890
    Stormbringer said:
    I'll add one topic ... why Gordon Ramsey leverages his tiny prick when taking part in a sausage fest ... and @20stone concurred with this.  :D
    Ha ha. Nice one 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • texaswigtexaswig Posts: 2,682
    @dmchicago not a problem. Your welcome. 

    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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  • JohnInCarolinaJohnInCarolina Posts: 28,353
    Now that this has wrapped up, I thought it would be fun to mention/highlight some of the "names" people chose to make donations under.  Here are some of the better ones, IMO:

    NOLA Troll Head
    One Inch Ribeye
    your moms boyfriend
    Induced Mydeuce
    Ilike Anus
    Motherly Hugg
    Fockernev Erleft
    Devi Stated
    Donation HowIDoIt
    JOHNGETA REALJOB
    Mike Hauchertz
    heartdiseaseiscontagious+1
    Instapot Brisket
    Saul T. Nads
    Lit Isadouche

    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "For the record, I took a critical thinking test once and did quite well." - Area lawn dart salesman
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  • The Cen-Tex SmokerThe Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,890
    I was pleased to see the Hauchertz family contribute. Hope they are doing well.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • SGHSGH Posts: 28,751
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Now that this has wrapped up, I thought it would be fun to mention/highlight some of the "names" people chose to make donations under.  Here are some of the better ones, IMO:


    Ilike Anus

    He gets my vote 👍

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

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • dmchicagodmchicago Posts: 4,436
    Mr Nads is always willing to give. 
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • The Cen-Tex SmokerThe Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,890
    dmchicago said:
    Mr Nads is always willing to give. 

    Saul is a good man.
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  • thetrimthetrim Posts: 11,352
    John’s PettingZoo
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  • Ozzie_IsaacOzzie_Isaac Posts: 17,492
    JohnGetaRealJob made me laugh.  Definitely a funny list.
    If it is worth doing, it is worth overdoing.

    It amazes me, how many people do not realize how the future works.
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  • nolaeggheadnolaegghead Posts: 41,966
    Ya forgot Tweev!  Now you did it... 
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  • Sheldon_NigelSheldon_Nigel Posts: 170
    Finally able to post.  Saw you guys do this.  Pretty amazing group of grill masters!
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