Episode 63 - July 13, 2017 - "HouseHomey" interview

[BBQCentralShow]

The Pitmaster Forum interview with members ROLLS on this week...and, in this episode, we get it going with your favorite "Homey".... HouseHomey . I have enjoyed interviewing all of "you people"...and had a great time getting to know HH on a more personal note this time around. He and his wife are incredible people...especially doing what they have done in the foster children community...without further delay...I give you HouseHomey!

[Craigar]

HouseHomey great interview!!! I can totally relate to the use of the gas grill as an indoor fire source as kid for grilling hot dogs and lighting punks for fireworks. Hell, the old man used to light his heaters on the stove when his lighter died.

BBQCentralShow once again, another fine job Greg! Keep them coming!

[FireMan]

Cool HH! Cool Gregg!

[EdF]

Good one, HouseHomey !

[Steve_D12]

Hey Greg what are you going to do w/ the show once Sound Cloud is shut down? Looks like no way to monetize it enough to keep it going at this point: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/201...ffices-closed/

[BBQCentralShow]

All the shows are on my hard drive... Monitized to the gills! Let's see what happens first and then Meathead and I will figure it out... I couldn't be less worried!

[Craigar]

Hey Greg what are you going to do w/ the show once Sound Cloud is shut down? Looks like no way to monetize it enough to keep it going at this point: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/201...ffices-closed/

That's a bummer for the worker bees, but it could have been avoided by actually having a more modest budget and sticking to it. Hopefully this isn't a trend with like thinking companies.

[DWCowles]

Another great interview...well done Greg and HouseHomey

[HouseHomey]

Gracias , Greg is awesome.

[Mr. Bones]

Great Interview, Greg an' HouseHomey !!!!
Lotsa interestin' background, an' that same great humour an' laughter I hear over the phone when we talk!!!
Fine Job, Brothers!!!

[HouseHomey]

Thank you my friend. It was fun and wow is he good.

[Breadhead]

Great interview HouseHomey ...👍 Most people have very little understanding of what it's like living in a vacation destinations beach area. You can easily differentiate the locals from the tourists.😎 Keep your shades on at all times.👍 Looking at women in beach attire is exactly like looking at the sun. Without your shades you can only take a quick glance.😬 What you didn't mention is that Huntington Beach has the absolute best Dog Beach in America or the world.

If you want a Kamado and can afford it get a Komodo Kamado. If not I'd buy a Kamado Joe, the bigger the better. I'll help you learn to control that beast, quickly.👍 It really is pretty easy once you figure it out.

[HouseHomey]

Thank you sir. I am patient but likely will go the egg route depending on cash flow at the time. I would really like to burn wood but I thinks that is later.

[HouseHomey]

And oh yes! On the sunglasses thing!

[Breadhead]

If you buy a stickburner... you can sell your alarm clocks to raise cash to help pay for your stickburner. You won't need them anymore.😬😬😬. Just kidding DWC.🤗

[HouseHomey]

FireMan EdF Craigar Mr. Bones Breadhead DWCowles Greg is awesome. I don't know how the heck he put that together with me babbling all over the place. I write like I speak hence the "word vomit."

[EdF]

Well, you sounded very "cogent"!

[MBMorgan]

... clear, logical, and convincing, too. Well done!

[HouseHomey]

EdF and MBMorgan oh, just great! Now I have to look up "Cogent."

[kmhfive]

HouseHomey ! You've got an amazing story and a wonderful sensibility. Great interview. I fully enjoyed it! Keep trying for that Brisket! It's not out of reach!

[HouseHomey]

Thank you. I'm not sure what that means. I speak as I write. What's in my head comes out. Often my thinking skills are better than my writing skills. I think my brisket issue is directly related to my budget for brisket. I think I'm going to put on a good packer soon.

[Oakgrovebacon]

HouseHomey Great interview! Greg pulls off another wonderful show! Thanks to both of you. Patience will prevail for great brisket, don't give up. ( your corned beef and pastrami is also a great plan- love them both)

[HouseHomey]

Greg is a Magician 🎩!!!

[RonB]

A nother great interview Greg and Eric!

[JCGrill]

Awesome again, Greg. Great job, Eric!

[Breadhead]

HouseHomey ... you've been reading too much about BBQ. For some unknown reason when you go to most BBQ sites they position the Brisket as if it is the holy grail of BBQ and no amateur ought to even attempt it.😡

Clear your mind... know this, Briskets, Pork Butts and Chuck Roasts are all the same cook!!! The ONLY difference in those 3 pieces of meat is the preparation process, the trimming, the rubs and the cooking time. Each piece of meat needs a different amount of cooking time to become probe tender. Start checking all 3 different meats at 190/195° - some need to be 203° some might need to go to 210°... for that sweet buttah soft tenderness. All 3 will improve with at least 2 hours of cambro time.

We all do those cooks differently. Personally... I cook all 3 of them at 225°. I NEVER use the Texas crutch. I NEVER turn the heat up to power through the stall. I don't give a rats ass if there is 1 stall or 2, I honestly pay no attention to that occurrence at all.

What I do that allows me to keep it simple stupid is plan ahead for EVERY possible problem, 1 stall or 2.🤔 Each piece of meat is different. Sometimes you get a slow cooking piece of meat, sometimes you get a speedy piece of meat.🤔 So... I plan my cooks to finish 2/4 hours before when I tell my guests when I'm going to serve it, based on my experience with that type of meat.

If it's a fast cook the meat will get 4 hours in the Cambro. If it's a slow cooking piece of meat it will get 2 hours in the Cambro. Me... I have a good time without any pressure...👍

If you prep your brisket just right... cook it at 225° for about 14 to 16 hours at 225°. It's that simple!🤗

[Spinaker]

Great advise BH. HouseHomey