Time to get serious about a new smoker.

[calicoug]

I haven't read through this whole thread so maybe it's already been discussed, but have you considered doing your own ugly drum smoker? You can build one from scratch for less than $100. They have lots of volume and hold an amazingly steady temperature. And if you want to cook direct over coals you can do that too. All in how you design it.

[FMCoug]

I haven't read through this whole thread so maybe it's already been discussed, but have you considered doing your own ugly drum smoker? You can build one from scratch for less than $100. They have lots of volume and hold an amazingly steady temperature. And if you want to cook direct over coals you can do that too. All in how you design it.

This thread is for the lazy affluent BBQ'er, not the redneck purist.

[Jeff Lebowski]

This thread is for the lazy affluent BBQ'er, not the redneck purist.

[calicoug]

This thread is for the lazy affluent BBQ'er, not the redneck purist.

Haha! Understood.

[TripletDaddy]

I'm having smoking withdrawals. Time to fire something up for dinner.

[FMCoug]

I'm having smoking withdrawals. Time to fire something up for dinner.

Did tri tip earlier on the week. Brisket on right now. Then I have 4 pork shoulders to do. Going to do 2 carnitas, 2 pulled pork.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Did tri tip earlier on the week. Brisket on right now. Then I have 4 pork shoulders to do. Going to do 2 carnitas, 2 pulled pork.

Good heavens, how do you eat all this stuff? Seems like every time you do a cook it involves about 80 lbs of meat. (jealous)

[Coach McGuirk]

Wish I was today but I'm giving the grill a break.

but the next two weeks are going to be smokalicious!

[FMCoug]

Good heavens, how do you eat all this stuff? Seems like every time you do a cook it involves about 80 lbs of meat. (jealous)

We are vacationing in Oceanside next week for the 4th with another family from Texas. Basically cooking the meat to freeze and take with us to chow down on all week. 12 people, including kids who are mostly teenagers (and one college age). So I'm thinking 4 shoulders should be about right. Guess we'll see.

A shame we don't have any Oceanside / San Diego CUF'ers. I could donate the leftover meat if there is any before coming home.

[mtnbiker]

We are vacationing in Oceanside next week for the 4th with another family from Texas. Basically cooking the meat to freeze and take with us to chow down on all week. 12 people, including kids who are mostly teenagers (and one college age). So I'm thinking 4 shoulders should be about right. Guess we'll see.

A shame we don't have any Oceanside / San Diego CUF'ers. I could donate the leftover meat if there is any before coming home.

That's funny. We were vacationing in Oceanside just last week, and the week before that, my mgr at work was there. Where will you be staying? I believe Russell Tialavea's from there. I'm sure he could use your leftovers.

[TripletDaddy]

Im doing 3 tips with Spade L. we are all currently addicted to that cut of meat and that rub.

In fact, I am strongly considering slathering my body in Spade L and just walking around smelling delish all the time.

[CJF]

Im doing 3 tips with Spade L. we are all currently addicted to that cut of meat and that rub.

In fact, I am strongly considering slathering my body in Spade L and just walking around smelling delish all the time.

You've got to try one from my butcher. Takes it to the next level and I didn't think there was another level.

[FN Phat]

Im doing 3 tips with Spade L. we are all currently addicted to that cut of meat and that rub.

In fact, I am strongly considering slathering my body in Spade L and just walking around smelling delish all the time.

I would Be cautious not to leave the house. You will have random, grown men following you around, enjoying the aroma and on occasion you would have that weird one in the group that would try to lick some rub off.

[TripletDaddy]

You've got to try one from my butcher. Takes it to the next level and I didn't think there was another level.

Try what, exactly? Is it the cut of meat or does he have his own rub that he uses? Either way, sign me up. I am down to try new iterations.

I would Be cautious not to leave the house. You will have random, grown men following you around, enjoying the aroma and on occasion you would have that weird one in the group that would try to lick some rub off.

That's the plan!

[FMCoug]

Im doing 3 tips with Spade L. we are all currently addicted to that cut of meat and that rub.

In fact, I am strongly considering slathering my body in Spade L and just walking around smelling delish all the time.

Ok I need to try some of this stuff. Where do you get it?