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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,112
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    U_tarded said:
    Rudy’s bbq chain in Texas is delicious.
    Went to Rudys last night - College kid home for the weekend wanted it.

    Before you read I am generally a fan (I rated it A- in this thread) but this was awful.

    Ordered-
    Brisket- no more cutters choice sad that was always a bit medium between dry and wet.  So instead I got Burnt Endish and super fatty.  Meh.
    (2) Pork Ribs- Awful- mushy like oatmeal.
    Link of Hot (Jalapeno) Sausage- They buy this from elsewhere but it was good.

    Others got
    Pork Loin- dry
    Turkey- perfect
    Chopped Beef- this is how they fixed the above brisket issue.  Will just settle for this in future visits.
    XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q2000, Old Weber Kettle, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.

    Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
    Just Vote- What if you could choose "none of the above" on an election ballot? Millions of Americans do just that, in effect, by not voting.  The result in 2016: "Nobody" won more counties, more states, and more electoral votes than either candidate for president. 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,466
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    Wine from a box is just fine.  
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    Remember when teachers used to say 'You won't have a calculator everywhere you go'?  Well, we showed them.


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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,609
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    K-pop is the best bbq music.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    Legume said:
    K-pop is the best bbq music.
    Shut your filthy mouth. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,035
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Legume said:
    K-pop is the best bbq music.
    Shut your filthy mouth. 
    Because it is a good opinion and does not belong in this thread, or because it really is a horrible opinion and belongs in this thread?
    A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS
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  • sumoconnell
    sumoconnell Posts: 1,932
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    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Legume said:
    K-pop is the best bbq music.
    Shut your filthy mouth. 
    Because it is a good opinion and does not belong in this thread, or because it really is a horrible opinion and belongs in this thread?

    So I'ma light it up like dynamite, whoa
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    Steve Raichlen's photography skills are even better than his grilling skills.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,035
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    sumoconnell said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    Legume said:
    K-pop is the best bbq music.
    Shut your filthy mouth. 
    Because it is a good opinion and does not belong in this thread, or because it really is a horrible opinion and belongs in this thread?

    So I'ma light it up like dynamite, whoa
    Disco overload, yeah I'm into that.
    A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,943
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    As a binder, honey makes more sense than mustard.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,609
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    As a binder, honey makes more sense than mustard.  
    Only for turbo cooks.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Legume said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    As a binder, honey makes more sense than mustard.  
    Only for turbo cooks.
    Sick burn
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    I love lamp..
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,609
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    nolaegghead said:
    Legume said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    As a binder, honey makes more sense than mustard.  
    Only for turbo cooks.
    Sick burn

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,035
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    JohnInCarolina said:
    As a binder, honey makes more sense than mustard.  
    Did you give up on your own thread rules?
    A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS
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  • Sweet100s
    Sweet100s Posts: 553
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    Foghorn said:
    When cooking brisket on the Big Green Egg, in order to cook it optimally it is important to block the rising heat really really well - on multiple levels - so that no heat rises onto the meat.  The heat has to go up the sides of the egg around the meat to the dome.  This makes the dome air hotter than the air below the brisket.  Once this is accomplished, you can cook the brisket with the FAT SIDE UP - the way it is meant to be cooked.
    By  “on multiple levels” you mean:

    1) the ceramic indirect heat deflector - ConvEGGtor

    2) a Water pan?

    3) ?
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  • Sweet100s
    Sweet100s Posts: 553
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    Legume said:
    Gary shows up with a strong entry into the most unpopular opinion thread.  We’ll see how many disagrees he gets.
    You make a great point.  The best replies here would have the most “disagrees”. :-) ! 
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  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
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    8 pages later and we are still figuring out the rules.
    Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and 
    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

    Two Rivers Farm
    Moncure N.C.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,943
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    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    As a binder, honey makes more sense than mustard.  
    Did you give up on your own thread rules?
    You’re saying that’s actually a popular opinion?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,943
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    Sweet100s said:
    Legume said:
    Gary shows up with a strong entry into the most unpopular opinion thread.  We’ll see how many disagrees he gets.
    You make a great point.  The best replies here would have the most “disagrees”. :-) ! 
    This point was made on the first page of the thread.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,943
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    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
    edited October 2020
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    Rules....we don need no stinkn rules

    oh and can we grade on a curve for this one professor?
    Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and 
    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

    Two Rivers Farm
    Moncure N.C.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,832
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    Sweet100s said:
    Foghorn said:
    When cooking brisket on the Big Green Egg, in order to cook it optimally it is important to block the rising heat really really well - on multiple levels - so that no heat rises onto the meat.  The heat has to go up the sides of the egg around the meat to the dome.  This makes the dome air hotter than the air below the brisket.  Once this is accomplished, you can cook the brisket with the FAT SIDE UP - the way it is meant to be cooked.
    By  “on multiple levels” you mean:

    1) the ceramic indirect heat deflector - ConvEGGtor

    2) a Water pan?

    3) ?
    @Sweet100s, Yes to the ceramic heat deflector.  Yes to a pan or foil fashioned to fit the space.  Sometimes I stop there.  When I only need to cook on one level (no more than 3 racks of ribs or 1 brisket) I add another layer of foil.  I posted pics of my setup on Page 5 of this thread - so I won't make everybody look at them again. 

    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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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    An Old Fashion is way better than a Trump Cocktail for the Covid.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • blind99
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    Foghorn said:
    When cooked properly, the meat of the flat of a brisket tastes better than the point.  If it doesn't, you didn't cook it right.

    just catching up on this thread. @foghorn i think your comments are spot on - unpopular but cold hard truth.  i need to fire up a brisky one of these days and remind myself how mediocre of a cook i am after all these years :)
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • blind99
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    northGAcock said:
    Ketchup is the best condiment on a hot dog.
    damn buddy just put a stake in my heart...
    https://youtu.be/F5JIpT4GkyM
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
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    @Foghorn what about doing a indirect smoke by putting all your heat over on one side. The XXL should be big enough. 

    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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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,832
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    Hmmm.  Interesting thought.

    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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  • butt_juice
    butt_juice Posts: 129
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    Braised pork shoulder in a crock pot that is smothered in bbq sauce is not pulled pork. 
    South Central Kansas
    Instagram: @midwest_voyager
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
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    I hate the new forum logo.


    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,740
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    SonVolt said:
    I hate the new forum logo.



    that banner really is horrible. dont know why they dont use some of the pics posted on this site
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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