First Ever Cook!!

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#16

February 7, 2017, 05:46 PM

Very nice!! That looks phenomenal. Not bad for a first run, eh?
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Mr. Bones

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#17

February 7, 2017, 05:47 PM

Well done, that, me ol' China!
(Yes, Quite! (Harrumphh!!)
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#18

February 7, 2017, 06:24 PM

Congrats on a successful cook.
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ribeyeguy

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#19

February 7, 2017, 06:46 PM

That bark.........ohhh that bark! That really does look phenomenal, did you use any wood or was it all charcoal? Congratulations on a successful first smoke and welcome to the addiction! I'm guessing that you're already thinking about what's next.
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Paul299 commented

February 8, 2017, 10:43 AM

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I used Aussie Heat Bead charcoal briquettes (can't get Kingsford here in the UK) and 3 chunks of wood (1 oak, 1 cherry and 1 apple). I like to source local, so woods like hickory and mesquite are out for me.
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#20

February 8, 2017, 08:18 AM

Very Nice! like BBQRapper said, you'll be less impressed by restaurants from now on. Keep trying new recipes and keep the pictures coming.
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#21

February 8, 2017, 08:28 AM

Great job, Paul299 ! What are you doing with the leftovers? There were leftovers, weren't there?

Kathryn
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Paul299 commented

February 8, 2017, 10:48 AM

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Thanks. There were some left overs, not many though. Used some up in pulled pork and gouda cheese quesadillas. Then I had a pound or so left that I froze (I'll probably use that in some nachos while I'm watching 6 nations or BTCC)
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#22

February 8, 2017, 09:28 AM

Great job! With that bark you could've told me that black meteorite was a chuck roast and I'd have believed it.
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#23

February 8, 2017, 10:08 AM

That bark is making me hungry
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#24

February 8, 2017, 08:37 PM

Looks like you did a nice job! I love that bark....Cheers!!
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#25

February 9, 2017, 03:55 PM

Nice work! Now I'm hungry.....
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#26

February 10, 2017, 09:32 AM

That is a great looking piece of meat. Pictures were spot on. Thanks for sharing those. You are right about the Slow N Sear it is amazing.
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