Recognizing When U R HWMO

[FishTalesNC]

My wife has mentioned more than once over the holidays that she’s ready for some pulled pork. I’ve only ever smoke one butt, but I tucked that away for future reference. I mentioned to her this morning that I’d like to run a few places tomorrow morning: Lowe’s to pickup some Weber briquettes to try out (they’re 40% off right now), the grocery to get whatever I need to make MMD and BBBR, then over to Carrboro to check out Cliff’s Meat Market. And get some short ribs. She said nothing just nodded; however... she came home later and hands me a bag. In it - some OXO meat shredders, and a few jars with shaker tops to hold my rubs. Guess who’s smoking a butt instead of short ribs this weekend! I’ve never owned any shredders, will let you know if I like them better than forks. Look like they might help removing hot meat from the grill too, I dunno.

[DWCowles]

You will love those meat shredders.

[FishTalesNC]

Excellent! +1 for SWMBO!

[Mr. Bones]

I notice ya' (Wisely ) did not post this as a poll, ie.: "which one should I cook, lol!"
Well Played, Good Sir!

Also noticed, looks like ya' got enough cooker real estate to mebbe do both, if that would make ya' happier...

Of course such a cook, without digital/wireless assistance, would require ya' to stay outdoors fer extended periods, imbibin' adult bevs, fer warmth's sake...jus' practicality, here!

I agree that my alternate scenario isn't perfect, but totally viable...
Thought mebbe it'd help give yer weekend a possible happy

Btw if ya' do have digi-gear stuff, to monitor yer cooker with, can take out 1/more batteries, to demonstrate to SWMBO that it's Imperative ya' remain' out of doors. or ya'll ruin $$$ wortha protein.

Don't press yer luck by sendin' her to th' Liquor Store; be well-prepared, well previous...

Good luck, happy cookin'!

[Mudkat]

Sneaky!

[HouseHomey]

A,poll! Bwahahahahaha!!!

[HawkerXP]

WooooHooooo you are one lucky man!

[FishTalesNC]

Yessir, she reminds me of that every day! BTW, grew up in Fredericksburg just south of you. If you’re ever down there, find your way to Allman’s BBQ.

[HawkerXP]

Thanks FishTalesNC I sure will.

[ComfortablyNumb]

Mr. Bones I don't believe you are helping out our friend here to the fullest extent. Now if SWMBO is willing to obtain claws and rub jars as a hint to her wanting pulled pork, FishTalesNC should take advantage of the opportunity. One can't make good pulled pork without digital thermos, especially the ones he doesn't already have. And pulled pork is much more tender if sous vide first. And if you are going to sous vide, you need a chamber vacuum sealer. And it is better over wood, so a wood smoker is needed. Not to mention.....oh, you must get the idea by now!

[FireMan]

Yes! Take full advantage of your MCS opportunity! Yes!
Maybe even buy a new cooker! Ya know you have to strike while the iron is hot, & hot it is.

[Mudkat]

Sneakier!

[HouseHomey]

You can hide the woodford at my house. I'm here to help. That's how I roll. No need to thank me! @Comfrtablynumb I am dying!

[texastweeter]

Shoot, why not go for the coupe de gras...you need a new $72,000 suburban to get to the store to get the rest of the stuff you will need....Wife did that, decided that her 4 month old Traverse was too small for one of our vacations so goes an buys a $72,000 suburban without asking, transfers the money from the bank account and then tells me in a text message while I am at work sitting in the middle of a corporate quarterly meeting....they still talk about my reaction to that text at the office....

[Mudkat]

I unlike that post.

[HouseHomey]

We bought a van 2 years ago and then did a roof and 3 surgeries. Thanks fully no FIFO rule. Phew!!

[HouseHomey]

Can you say "broke as a joke."

[EdF]

Yeah ComfortablyNumb has identified the upsides of this situation. But the bottom line is that there is a clear direction that's been given!

[Steve B]

Damn what a great score. If I wasn’t already married I would ask if your wife had a sister.
My little darling doesn’t even like bbq. And would never get me something like that.
You got a good one there my friend. 👍

[Mudkat]

My little darling doesn't like camping. That's why we're going on year number thirty!

[HouseHomey]

I'm not sure mydarling even likes me.

[texastweeter]

gotta take wives "GLAMping"...yes, it's a real thing, google it.

[kmhfive]

Congratulations on a great wife and for making a wise decision!

[Mudkat]

Great story. Happy Ending(?)

[FishTalesNC]

I hope to find out tomorrow Mudkat. Made it to Sams Club this morning for the butt, and when I read the recipe for MMD my wife said "That’s ridiculous, we’re getting spices here too." 😂 The Weber briquettes were 40% off at Lowe’s although it wasn’t marked as such. Got 40lbs for $25, anxious to try them, in my only experience they burned noticeably longer. Time to trim this butt and get it to dry brining... up at 6am tomorrow to start smoking.

[Mosca]

I have those little jars, I absolutely love them for applying rubs! They have the large shaker holes that don't selectively filter rub ingredients.

[Mosca]

They have them at Target, too!

[Mudkat]

Sounds like a must have item to me. Thanks Mosca ! FishTalesNC !

[Mosca]

They don't fit nicely in with other jars. Best is to get about half a dozen and mix your blend, then put them all together where they fit better. I have MMD, S&G, BBBR, and Pastrami, plus one with coarse salt.