AndyJ-Yes, that is what he told me. The mustard sauce is outstanding. The Spicy sauce is spicy but a nice sweet balance. I am going to have to weaken the kick a little somehow for the family. They like spicy, but this has some heat. I tasted the rub, and I think I am going to put it on some ribs very soon.
SWEET.
Now you understand why it CAN be good to wait... All things good come to those who wait.
Yeah, it was only 72 in Oklahoma Yesterday, but when it gets cold tonight, I'll jump into the Hot Tub. No golf yet for me, I don't play until it's above 60's. Oh, and I Golf better than I BBQ (I have 7 Holes in One to prove it, including a Par 4 HiO).. take THAT California
Too bad you CA people can't make the reunion, we could finish this tauting war over beer and cigars and bbq.
Now you understand why it CAN be good to wait... All things good come to those who wait.
Yeah, it was only 72 in Oklahoma Yesterday, but when it gets cold tonight, I'll jump into the Hot Tub. No golf yet for me, I don't play until it's above 60's. Oh, and I Golf better than I BBQ (I have 7 Holes in One to prove it, including a Par 4 HiO).. take THAT California
Too bad you CA people can't make the reunion, we could finish this tauting war over beer and cigars and bbq.
quote:Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
Too bad you CA people can't make the reunion, we could finish this tauting war over beer and cigars and bbq.
We could always do this over the phone and really make them jealous!!
Gosh. I only have one hole in one, and I'm GOLFING ALL YEAR. 
No hot tub, just an in ground pool with no heater.
Actually, I was impressed and surprised with some of the greenery in Oklahoma when I drove from Oklahoma City to Lawton with a customer to sell him a Walgreen's Drug Store.
No hot tub, just an in ground pool with no heater. Actually, I was impressed and surprised with some of the greenery in Oklahoma when I drove from Oklahoma City to Lawton with a customer to sell him a Walgreen's Drug Store.
quote:Originally posted by JerinVA:
We could always do this over the phone and really make them jealous!!
I can see it now, a webcast after an all day BBQ session with adult beverages. We'll of course talk about the forum people who couldn't be there. Not sure that video wouldn't be used for blackmail.
quote:Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
I have 7 Holes in One to prove it, including a Par 4 HiO).. take THAT California.
Miniature golf "holes in one"don't count
I had a "hole in three". Put the first ball in the water then holed the next shot
quote:Originally posted by SmokinMAINEiac:
Miniature golf "holes in one"don't count
I had a "hole in three". Put the first ball in the water then holed the next shot
Ha, Ha, funny.
Sorry don't play MG, only real golf from the back tee's, 6 H/C
6 handicap, nice. My handicap IS golf.
I hate golf. I played baseball, and my coach said I should try golf. I tried golf and my instructor said I should try bowling.
So, does anybody bowl? I have a 223 average.
Fishing is always good. No coaches.
So, does anybody bowl? I have a 223 average.
Fishing is always good. No coaches.
quote:Originally posted by SmokinMAINEiac:quote:Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
I have 7 Holes in One to prove it, including a Par 4 HiO).. take THAT California.
Miniature golf "holes in one"don't count
I had a "hole in three". Put the first ball in the water then holed the next shot
Tough way to get the par.
I'll need strokes Smokin.
Padrefan98 (Jon), You're welcome for everything.
You were a lot of fun putting the package together for, and frankly, easy to select and shop for (maybe I shouldn't say that part).
In a couple of your prior posts with photos I recall that you had a bottle of craft beer in the background. Then, when you proposed the exchange you mentioned that you did something similar on a beer related forum. When I received your name as my recipient I thought "Well, this a no brainer".
I've always felt fortunate about where I live, and procuring the items for the package was so effortless, its almost shameful.
For sauces and rubs, I thought of a few well known places in the Chicago area such as Smoque, Smoke Daddy, etc. Then I thought "That's stupid". One of the best places in the area for "Store Bought" BBQ is Q BBQ in LaGrange, IL (4 blocks from my house).
The Caribbean Cooking Magic sauce is produced by a small local company located very near a 2nd home we have in Sarasota, FL. I get it at a local BBQ store about 1 mile from the house. I didn't need to travel to FL for it this time since I have a stash in my pantry in IL.
All of the beer came from a local store known as Vino e Birra. It opened last Fall and offers a large selection of specialty wines and craft beers (3 blocks from my house).
One of my favorite nuts is the Marcona almond, which I first encountered at a tapas bar in Spain 20+ years ago. For years I would stock up on Marconas whenever I traveled to Spain. Now, my neighborhood Trader Joes carrys them (3 blocks from my house).
I was recently listening to a Jerry Lee Lewis CD I like that my wife got me around a year ago. She said she thought of me when she saw the title "Mean Old Man". I thought "What's BBQ and brew without a little music". Hello Amazon Prime.
You've mentioned cigars several times, but that one left me a little cold since I don't smoke them. I do, however, have a source for "True" Cubans through a friend of mine in Miami whose brother travels (legally) between Miami and Havana several times a month. He usually "exports" a supply for friends and family on each trip. Starting tomorrow I'll be traveling in different parts of FL for several days with the intention of being in Miami next weekend. If you're interested, let me know and I'll see what I can do.
Thanks again for putting the exchange together, coordinating it, and pulling it off very successfully. I think we've all had a lot of fun and have enjoyed it very much.
You were a lot of fun putting the package together for, and frankly, easy to select and shop for (maybe I shouldn't say that part).
In a couple of your prior posts with photos I recall that you had a bottle of craft beer in the background. Then, when you proposed the exchange you mentioned that you did something similar on a beer related forum. When I received your name as my recipient I thought "Well, this a no brainer".
I've always felt fortunate about where I live, and procuring the items for the package was so effortless, its almost shameful.
For sauces and rubs, I thought of a few well known places in the Chicago area such as Smoque, Smoke Daddy, etc. Then I thought "That's stupid". One of the best places in the area for "Store Bought" BBQ is Q BBQ in LaGrange, IL (4 blocks from my house).
The Caribbean Cooking Magic sauce is produced by a small local company located very near a 2nd home we have in Sarasota, FL. I get it at a local BBQ store about 1 mile from the house. I didn't need to travel to FL for it this time since I have a stash in my pantry in IL.
All of the beer came from a local store known as Vino e Birra. It opened last Fall and offers a large selection of specialty wines and craft beers (3 blocks from my house).
One of my favorite nuts is the Marcona almond, which I first encountered at a tapas bar in Spain 20+ years ago. For years I would stock up on Marconas whenever I traveled to Spain. Now, my neighborhood Trader Joes carrys them (3 blocks from my house).
I was recently listening to a Jerry Lee Lewis CD I like that my wife got me around a year ago. She said she thought of me when she saw the title "Mean Old Man". I thought "What's BBQ and brew without a little music". Hello Amazon Prime.
You've mentioned cigars several times, but that one left me a little cold since I don't smoke them. I do, however, have a source for "True" Cubans through a friend of mine in Miami whose brother travels (legally) between Miami and Havana several times a month. He usually "exports" a supply for friends and family on each trip. Starting tomorrow I'll be traveling in different parts of FL for several days with the intention of being in Miami next weekend. If you're interested, let me know and I'll see what I can do.
Thanks again for putting the exchange together, coordinating it, and pulling it off very successfully. I think we've all had a lot of fun and have enjoyed it very much.
quote:Originally posted by Padrefan98:
AndyJ-Yes, that is what he told me. The mustard sauce is outstanding. The Spicy sauce is spicy but a nice sweet balance. I am going to have to weaken the kick a little somehow for the family. They like spicy, but this has some heat. I tasted the rub, and I think I am going to put it on some ribs very soon.
Padrefan98 - I like the spicy sauce just as it is, but need to "tame" it a bit for my wife and daughter. Do what I do and add agave nectar, a little at a time, until you get to the point of approval.
quote:Originally posted by Padrefan98:
I hate golf. I played baseball, and my coach said I should try golf. I tried golf and my instructor said I should try bowling.
So, does anybody bowl? I have a 223 average.
Fishing is always good. No coaches.
I'm with you on golf. People often question why I have a home in FL on a TPC course, and never play the game. My response is always that I played the game 3 times in my life, and as far as I'm concerned, that was 4 times too many. I just don't have the patience.
The most interesting thing about the course is some of the residents, especially one that lives about 50 yards behind my house. See attachment below.
No bowling either. You have what I think is a pretty good average. Personally, I could never figure out the attraction of the sport.
I did do a lot of fairly successful amateur sports car racing for about 20 years, but as one ages the reaction times and cojones start diminishing in equal proportion. I still like the cars, just not on a track in competition.
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quote:Originally posted by SmokinOkie:quote:Originally posted by SmokinMAINEiac:
Miniature golf "holes in one"don't count
I had a "hole in three". Put the first ball in the water then holed the next shot
Ha, Ha, funny.
Sorry don't play MG, only real golf from the back tee's, 6 H/C
Six? Holy moley! And from the back tees? You must be a natural to be as busy as you are and be that good a golfer.
The only way I could get a ball on the fairway from the back tees would be to chip it into a passing golf cart and hope it falls out in the short grass
Good friend of mine got me into golfing years ago. She said... You can drink while you play, you can smoke while you play, and if you're lazy, you can even drive while you play. My kind of sport I thought.
Might try getting out on the course again one of these days.
Might try getting out on the course again one of these days.
quote:Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Fishing is always good. No coaches.
Fishing is a great sport Padre especially in Canada! Smoked walleye is unbelievably good!! If you haven't tried it you must! I take a small smoker with and smoke brisket and PB as well while we are there.
I play golf for fun, I don't take it seriously and actually didn't pick it up until late in life (thought it was a stupid game as Bill Cosby would say). Really. I love to play, but it's about fun!!! Drink some beer (ask me some time about winning the "who could drink the most beer on the golf course contest")
Since I'm over 55, I may not move up to the Grey T's see if I can make some money.
Since I'm over 55, I may not move up to the Grey T's see if I can make some money.
quote:Originally posted by AndyJ:
Good friend of mine got me into golfing years ago. She said... You can drink while you play, you can smoke while you play, and if you're lazy, you can even drive while you play. My kind of sport I thought.
Might try getting out on the course again one of these days.
I've never looked at this way. Maybe I'll reconsider my long held negative opinion if the game.
Made meatloaf today with homemade the rub and the Four Men & a Pig BBQ sauce given to me by Gailmo. Dee-licious!
I tend to get stuck in a rut and having new things to try will broaden my "Q" horizon.
Thanks Padre for coming up with the swap idea and thank you again Gailmo for the great products you shared with me.
I gotta make some of those almonds for Mrs. SmokinMAINEiac...she's suffering from withdrawal.
I tend to get stuck in a rut and having new things to try will broaden my "Q" horizon.
Thanks Padre for coming up with the swap idea and thank you again Gailmo for the great products you shared with me.
I gotta make some of those almonds for Mrs. SmokinMAINEiac...she's suffering from withdrawal.
quote:Originally posted by 2nd Hand Smoke:quote:Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Fishing is always good. No coaches.
Fishing is a great sport Padre especially in Canada! Smoked walleye is unbelievably good!! If you haven't tried it you must! I take a small smoker with and smoke brisket and PB as well while we are there.
I know a little about Walleye and Northern Pike. I spent some time fishing in Minnesota while I was growing up and recently went back for a family rebellion. The walleye are good eating and fun to catch. Never smoked them though, and that's only because I wasn't as serious about smoking as I am now. Sounds good.
Quoted by dls:
"You've mentioned cigars several times, but that one left me a little cold since I don't smoke them. I do, however, have a source for "True" Cubans through a friend of mine in Miami whose brother travels (legally) between Miami and Havana several times a month. He usually "exports" a supply for friends and family on each trip. Starting tomorrow I'll be traveling in different parts of FL for several days with the intention of being in Miami next weekend. If you're interested, let me know and I'll see what I can do."
Cuban cigars?? I'll volunteer to be dls' recipient next time. What better accompaniment for BBQ? I might even be back in Chicago in May and save him the shipping cost.
"You've mentioned cigars several times, but that one left me a little cold since I don't smoke them. I do, however, have a source for "True" Cubans through a friend of mine in Miami whose brother travels (legally) between Miami and Havana several times a month. He usually "exports" a supply for friends and family on each trip. Starting tomorrow I'll be traveling in different parts of FL for several days with the intention of being in Miami next weekend. If you're interested, let me know and I'll see what I can do."
Cuban cigars?? I'll volunteer to be dls' recipient next time. What better accompaniment for BBQ? I might even be back in Chicago in May and save him the shipping cost.
quote:Originally posted by AndyJ:
Good friend of mine got me into golfing years ago. She said... You can drink while you play, you can smoke while you play, and if you're lazy, you can even drive while you play. My kind of sport I thought.
Might try getting out on the course again one of these days.
Exactly why I chase a white ball around the pool table, that and it's an air conditioned sport.
Received another package from dls. It was a hat from The Three Floyds brewery. Very nice and just my style. Thanks David!
quote:Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Received another package from dls. It was a hat from The Three Floyds brewery. Very nice and just my style. Thanks David!
You're welcome, Jon. Enjoy.
Already got comments. "dude, when did you go to Three Floyds?"
Smoked 30 chicken legs with Cimarron Docs rub and finished half with Blues Hog Original for a party Saturday. Everyone used the "excuse" that they had to try them both ways! They vanished! Thanks Cal!
Well better late than never huh? Finally got time to post the pics of the box I received from Cook One. I have truly enjoyed using the rubs and sampling the sauces. The chips (made famous by Paul "Bear" Bryant) were by far the best chips I have ever had!! Thanks so much and can't wait to show off the t-shirts this summer.
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Like that T-shirt!!!
All this talk of BBQ and golf has me going crazy. I went out to my smoker today and had to dig it out of snow so I can use it this weekend. Yes, I am in Arizona but at 8500’ and am looking forward to heading to Phoenix tomorrow for some sunshine and try out some of my new found items. You guys brag too much it hurts
As a part of the exchange Cal reminded me to periodically remove all of the pellets from the hopper and vacuum out the sawdust. I had about 2 cups in there! As they say, an ounce of prevention...
Thanks Cal!
Thanks Cal!
I just grilled some hamburgers tonight and used the Theta Hickory Sauce sent to me by iSmoke in my sauce/rub exchange package. The sauce is used by one of his local restaurants on hamburgers.
I grilled one side of the burgers, flipped them, then addded the Theta Sauce, closed the grill lid and let the sauce bake somewhat. Delicious. Grandson said, "These hamburgers are awesome."
Thanks again John. Nice addition.
I grilled one side of the burgers, flipped them, then addded the Theta Sauce, closed the grill lid and let the sauce bake somewhat. Delicious. Grandson said, "These hamburgers are awesome."
Thanks again John. Nice addition.
Did a rack of spare ribs using rub from Chicago's Smoque restaurant. Tasty and not overpowering. Complemented the pork and apple wood smoke flavor. Rub came to me in the exchange from Steve Chris10son. I'm doing a rack three days in a row with same rub, but different wood. Today apple, then cherry and pecan. No a la Trigg or any thing fancy. Just want to test wood flavor in a short time so I will remember the difference!
It would be good to hear from everyone that participated in the exchange as to what they liked and didn't like. (I know I will be ordering some Buther's Injection for Brisket). The info. would help with future exchanges.
JoeM, I received Butchers Brisket injection in my exchange. It was great. Kept the brisket noticeably moister and gave it a nice beef flavor! I plan on buying more befor I run out.
Butcher placed 3rd in Brisket and 5th overall at the KCBS contest today in OK. Vicki-Your exchange partner, American Dream Team, placed 6th overall.
quote:Originally posted by Joe M:
It would be good to hear from everyone that participated in the exchange as to what they liked and didn't like. (I know I will be ordering some Buther's Injection for Brisket). The info. would help with future exchanges.
I agree, I received some of the best almonds I have ever tasted, along with the recipe from Que'n RN the homemade sauce was very good everyone really enjoyed it
Go team!!! The Davids really know their stuff!