Got a great compliment on my BBQ today.

[realdocBBQ]

Smoked some pork butt and a few things for some folks at work yesterday.

One of my employees' dad came by to pick up a pack of STL ribs I did with my MMD+ rub and a 1/3 pork belly with nothing but S&P. I smoked 'em on The Duk, my home-built backyard offset, mostly on pecan, used maybe 2 chunks of maple and 2 splits of cherry. Pulled off and let them cool a bit, then vac sealed them before he came to get them, as I didn't know if he wanted them for yesterday or for later in the week or whatever. He has some experience smoking meats, said he loves running an offset, as well, but it takes a long time, so he ends up drinking a lot of beer and it gets in the way of getting things done. lol

Anyways, today he texted me this, out of the blue:

"The ribs & pork belly you made - are the best I have ever had!! Thanks!!"

Just felt pretty good to have someone enjoy it. Made me feel good. Especially considering I didn't do anything special to 'em - just a short wrap on the ribs, then unwrap to finish, no glazes, no sauces, no nuthin'. Just good old fashioned meat, salt, rub and real woodsmoke.


Validation.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

Can't beat that with a stick! (But apparently you can get that with a stick burner)

[LA Pork Butt]

Congrats! It is always good when folks love your food.

[Oak Smoke]

Congratulations It has to feel pretty good to build the pit and then get that kind of feedback.

[Skip]

The best thing is the compliment came from someone who knows what good bbq should taste like. Good job!

[TripleB]

Always feels good to get a compliment after working your tail off to put out some great Que. Congrats.

[Donw]

Wonderful.

[RonB]

Compliments make it more fun to cook. Congrats.

[RickyBobby]

There is literally no better feeling for me than when people enjoy something that I cooked/smoked for them. Like most of us, I’m extremely critical of the final product that I produce, so it’s extra special when it turns out right AND the recipient takes the time to let me know. Well done good sir!

[SheilaAnn]

Well deserved!

[Michael_in_TX]

That's wonderful!

[Draznnl]

Nice job. Compliments like that make the time and effort spent cooking worthwhile.

[realdocBBQ]

There is literally no better feeling for me than when people enjoy something that I cooked/smoked for them. Like most of us, I’m extremely critical of the final product that I produce, so it’s extra special when it turns out right AND the recipient takes the time to let me know. Well done good sir!

Totally right about that. I really am my own most critical customer/consumer. Wife is always telling me it is awesome, even when I can pick things about it that aren't quite "perfect".

[captainlee]

Good job, nice to get honest compliments.

[Allon]

What a great holiday present 🎁