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    • Dr. Pepper
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      Perfection!
      Let me guess: S & P only? Put in freezer for 30 minutes before putting in the KBQ. 225-250, no wrap. Go till probe tender, don't rely on the thermometer. Both poppets open for first hour or two, then lower poppet only? Am I missing anything (will also post this interrogation on the SUWYC forum.)

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    That’s about the most perfect looking piece of smoked meat ever, but I can’t tell if it’s ribs or something else…

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      Sid P that is STL rib from Costco LOL

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        Dr. Pepper LOL!!
        Salt a day in advance
        Hit ribs with course pepper
        Let 'em hang in the freezer while....
        Set KBQ for 215-235.
        All poppets open
        Smoke.........

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          Originally posted by Ernest View Post
          Dr. Pepper LOL!!
          Salt a day in advance
          Hit ribs with course pepper
          Let 'em hang in the freezer while....
          Set KBQ for 215-235.
          All poppets open
          Smoke.........
          The funny thing is..........the secret ingredient here is the KBQ!

          Do you think we are grinding Troutman down enough to where he will break and buy one? How many more posts will it take before he joins the brethren of the divine smoke?

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            Is there a "sticky post" here (or elsewhere on the site) listing sources of wood by geography? I’m just north of Indianapolis IN, looking for a good local source of hickory, oak (and, in a perfect world, an importer of other woods (apple, pecan, cherry, peach, mesquite).

            If there’s a post, could someone send me the URL? Otherwise, if someone knows of a local source, please send me a name or contact info. I can cut the wood to KBQ size, that’s no problem ….

            Thanks in advance ….

            JayZ

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            • willxfmr
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              Your best source is likely to be local tree services. If they sell firewood, they might let you pick through their piles to get the size you need. If you find one that does, the second time you visit them, bring some BBQ for them to enjoy. You would be amazed at what a tiny bit of generosity will get you. In construction, it's called "The case of beer rule."

            Damn! I’m on page 28, and this is already the most epic barbecue thread ever! Big thanks to Ernest, Spinaker, and everyone else for all the tips, tricks, and food porn. Tomorrow I start looking for a wood source so I can get in on this!
            Last edited by Sid P; September 6, 2021, 07:42 PM.

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            • Spinaker
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              You bet! This is what it is for. Looking forward to having you in the KBQ family.

            Originally posted by Spinaker View Post

            The funny thing is..........the secret ingredient here is the KBQ!

            Do you think we are grinding Troutman down enough to where he will break and buy one? How many more posts will it take before he joins the brethren of the divine smoke?
            I think he already got one....

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            • Ernest
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              I think Troutman is playing us. He has a KBQ in a box.

            • Troutman
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              Actually I don’t have one. My dilemma is my wife wants me to get rid of the pellet cooker first. I need to fix a blown motor on the beast then get it advertised. Too little time at the moment. I do have a picture of it under my pillow however, is there a KBQ fairy out there?

            • Spinaker
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              The KBQ fairy is probably waiting for you to get rid of the pellet "smoker". With that hunk-o-metal on your patio, she might think you are not worthy of a visit yet. Troutman

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            KBQ Competition ribs.

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            • Ernest
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              How did it go?

            • Spinaker
              Spinaker commented
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              Yes! I love it. How did you do?

            • hogdog6
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              We took 4 th overall

            Did some short ribs on Sunday. Messed around with the smoked cream cheese, too.

            Beefers came out great! Nice solid bark, and really tender. Maybe a touch too much salt in the rub, but overall everyone was happy eating them. Smoked cream cheese seems to be a hot deal right now so I gave it a shot. coated one with holy voodoo, and the other with honey hog. after smoking I put red peper jelly on the honey hog, and hot jalapeno pepper jelly on the voodoo. I thought the flavor combo of the honey hog was better, but they were both tasty with toasted ritz crackers.

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              So I found a wood source and now I need tools. I’ve read about Kindling Crackers, mauls, 4# sledges, mitre saws, and probably a couple other things I’ve forgotten, but I assume I don’t need all of them. My wood will be 15-17" long and varying diameters as shown in the pic. What are my options?

              Also, should I start with all oak or go with a mixed hardwood load described as "Majority oak with cherry, hickory, walnut mixture"? Thanks!
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              • Sid P
                Sid P commented
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                Thank you Chiller . I forgot about the Alligator Lopper, which appears to be an alternative to the mitre saw?
                Last edited by Sid P; September 16, 2021, 07:25 AM.

              • Chiller Phil
                Chiller Phil commented
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                Sid P,
                I have no experience with the Alligator Lopper.
                Bill's opinion is " This is not a ‘forever-quality’ tool, but it cross-cuts quickly, safely, and without a sawbuck."
                Replacement Chainsaw Chains are ~$15.00.
                Video of it in use, https://youtu.be/QfphMoCc9e8
                Impressive but, I do not know the species of the tree featured. How well does it handle "hardwood"?
                I have and use the Miter Saw, it is now dual purpose for me.
                Neither is ideal.
                Alligator Lopper first cost is less than a Miter Saw.

              • Santamarina
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                @SidP I have the alligator lopper - it was donated by a neighbor moving out of state to retire and didn’t need it anymore. It’s quick and easy. Works fine with oak. Not sure I would’ve bought one, but by I’ll happily use it until it dies!

              I use mostly hickory and cherry (grows all over my place). Love Oak as well on the KBQ. Not sure about Walnut - I have heard it tends to be bitter.
              I use a chain saw to cut them to length, then a Harbor Freight to split them up.

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              • Sid P
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                JGrana Thanks, I was wondering about the walnut. I’ll just pay a little more for oak and find some fruit wood elsewhere.

              Sid P I don't find any difference between oak and hickory. So I always have one of them as the base for the fire. Mesquite comes out beautifully but burns way too fast

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                Ernest,
                Bill lists Oak, Hickory and Mesquite as having "High" Heat Content.
                I have only burned Mesquite.
                You perceive it as "burns way to fast"?
                I would not have expected a difference, but a search revealed energy density of Live Oak is pinnacle, 36.6 M BTU's/Cord. Mesquite was not listed.

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                  I held out as long as I could….
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                  • Dr. Pepper
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                    Well, we're all looking forward to your reports!

                  • Ernest
                    Ernest commented
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                    Welcome to the club, resistance is futile

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