Beer can burgers anyone?

DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#1

Beer can burgers anyone?

July 29th, 2017, 04:52 PM

Got the RecTec working overtime
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#2

July 29th, 2017, 04:55 PM

Dang! Looks like you may have some left overs...
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#3

July 29th, 2017, 04:56 PM

Those look awesome!
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#4

July 29th, 2017, 05:32 PM

Wow! 5, 6
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DWCowles

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Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#5

July 29th, 2017, 05:43 PM

And through the miracle of time they are done
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#5.1

Mr. Bones commented

July 29th, 2017, 07:35 PM

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Tease!!!
Summat happened to yer pic, DW...
DWCowles

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Location: Smiths Grove, Ky

Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
#6

July 29th, 2017, 05:51 PM

My first time making hamburger buns
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#6.4

Mr. Bones commented

July 29th, 2017, 07:33 PM

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Beautiful Job, DW!!!!

#6.5

Breadhead commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:04 AM

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Oh my... nice buns!!! Were they noticeably better than store bought buns?

#6.6

DWCowles commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:11 AM

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yes they were better than store bought Breadhead
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#7

July 29th, 2017, 05:57 PM

I'll take the third from the bottom right.
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#8

July 29th, 2017, 06:29 PM

Perfect!
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#9

July 29th, 2017, 06:54 PM

I noticed with all of those nice toppings.
Those bad boys are BACON wrapped.
Seeeeeeet.
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#10

July 29th, 2017, 07:31 PM

I see the burgers where's the beer.....can!
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#11

July 30th, 2017, 12:28 AM

Cool! Beer can burgers are very popular here in Sweden , the ones you made look very tasty!
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#12

July 30th, 2017, 04:57 AM

Great looking burgers and buns! Congratulations!
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#13

July 30th, 2017, 05:33 AM

DW, your finished pics didn't turn out. But the buns and the shot on the grill are awesome.
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#14

July 30th, 2017, 05:55 AM

Wow nice job, those look fantastic! Do you have any final pics?
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#15

July 30th, 2017, 07:14 AM

About how much burger do you use per patti, DWCowles ? They all look so uniform in size. I love the look of perfect burgers, all lined up like little soldiers in that Rec Tec.

Great-looking buns, too.

Congrats--you made me hungry once again.

Kathryn
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#15.5

Breadhead commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:13 AM

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Weighing stuff that's not baking related... blasphemy.🙀

#15.6

HouseHomey commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:21 AM

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I think I'm the only one who didn't know about these things. Between Jerod and DW today I'm am totally wrecked for the day and nothing seems worthy. I'm making fried chicken. Jeepers. ComfortablyNumb fzxdoc thank you for the links.

#15.7

fzxdoc commented

July 30th, 2017, 01:40 PM

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Thanks for the additional info, DWCowles . Your attention to detail sure paid off.

K.

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#6.4

Mr. Bones commented

July 29th, 2017, 07:33 PM

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Beautiful Job, DW!!!!
#6.5

Breadhead commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:04 AM

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Oh my... nice buns!!! Were they noticeably better than store bought buns?
#6.6

DWCowles commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:11 AM

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yes they were better than store bought Breadhead

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#15.5

Breadhead commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:13 AM

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Weighing stuff that's not baking related... blasphemy.🙀
#15.6

HouseHomey commented

July 30th, 2017, 10:21 AM

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I think I'm the only one who didn't know about these things. Between Jerod and DW today I'm am totally wrecked for the day and nothing seems worthy. I'm making fried chicken. Jeepers. ComfortablyNumb fzxdoc thank you for the links.
#15.7

fzxdoc commented

July 30th, 2017, 01:40 PM

Editing a comment
Thanks for the additional info, DWCowles . Your attention to detail sure paid off.

K.

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