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[Ben101er]

I would have called them back when I used a dial type telephone.



Do you ever use charcoal?



Too much for me last night too. Never felt too bad though, just empty and fuzzy.

I do use charcoal. After I get a layer of charcoal, then I add my wood chips on top. I let them soak for a couple of hours so they smoke well without adding much heat, that way whatever temp my charcoal creates is what my cooking temp is. I will add a little charcoal and chips as needed. I only smoke my ribs for a couple of hours, since with the small amount of meat on them, they will only absorb so much smoke. I keep the temp at 225 degrees. After the 2 hours, I will leave them on the grill until the temp drops below 210 without adding any more charcoal. When that happens, I remove them, wrap them in HD aluminum foil, fat side up, with a few slices of bacon on top, and then put them in the oven for another hour and a half. I use no sauce and with the rub I use, they have a sweet taste but with a little bite. I like them tender, but not completely falling off the bone.

 

[ymmot31]

Sounds like you've got your program down pat. I've finished some things up in the oven before. Once it's wrapped in af it doesn't matter where the heat comes from.

 

[Ben101er]

Sounds like you've got your program down pat. I've finished some things up in the oven before. Once it's wrapped in af it doesn't matter where the heat comes from.

Exactly. Once the tissue has absorbed all the smoke it can, the rest is just cooking it until it's tender. Plus, the AF captures the juices and fat off the bacon and helps steam it, keeping it from drying out.

 

[ymmot31]

The last few baby backs I've done I cooked in the instant pot. Only takes 30 minutes and then I put them under the broiler to get a bark on em and then put on the sauce and back under the broiler to caramelize it. Not the same as using fire, but still pretty good and better than no ribs.

 

[sligocat92]

Just got home from church. Preacher preached about sin. Said he was against it.

Ha Ha. Harry Truman's preacher also said the same.

 

[Ben101er]

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The last few baby backs I've done I cooked in the instant pot. Only takes 30 minutes and then I put them under the broiler to get a bark on em and then put on the sauce and back under the broiler to caramelize it. Not the same as using fire, but still pretty good and better than no ribs.

The next time you have enough time to smoke some I'll be glad to give you my rub recipe, if you're interested.

 

[Ben101er]

Good evening to all that are still on here. Hope everyone had a great weekend and a good upcoming week.

 

[ymmot31]

The next time you have enough time to smoke some I'll be glad to give you my rub recipe, if you're interested.

Let's have it. I usually just throw some things together for a rub. All the usual suspects.

 

[UK82]

Banned for 30 years. I loved this game.

 

[starchief5]

Ha Ha. Harry Truman's preacher also said the same.

Sounds about right. Couldn't recall where I heard it.

 

[starchief5]

Banned for 30 years. I loved this game.

I took up archery at one time. Was at a range at a park once goofing around. I started shooting straight up in in the air ... and the arrow would come down about 20 feet away. I thought, "Hmmm ... that's strange." I finally leaned back and let one go and lost sight of it. I was looking out about 20 feet out and the arrow landed about 6 inches from my shoulder. Gave up archery. I decided someone that stupid should not be handling a deadly weapon.

 

[sligocat92]

Sounds about right. Couldn't recall where I heard it.

I don't remember were I read it, but he was talking to reporter after church and when asked about the sermon said something like he preached about sin, he was agin it.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 37°F. Expecting a high of 53°F and partly cloudy.

Monday. Blah!



We'll check back later. Y'all behave.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

34.2°F here and cloudy. Supposed to not warm up but a couple degrees. Burr.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Morning D. Just finished digging our two cars out of the extra snow we got overnight so we can head to work.

Dealing with the inevitable back twinges a man my age gets from 2-3 bouts of shoveling.

Is there anything in life that you sort of look forward to that you get sick of as fast as snow?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning from my house to yours D-League. . Currently 56°F. Expecting a high of 63°F and mostly cloudy. No rain forecast and outdoor conditions are very good today. The sun rises at 7:23 AM. I am going to replay the Mamas and Papas video ATC posted. Brings back many memories of my Army days. We had a juke box in the mess hall and the homesick troops would play that song non stop for what seemed like hours. It was a big hit back then.

I might take a few minutes today to finish up my pre-IRS filing paperwork. Should be getting the various earning statements within the next couple of weeks. I want to file early and get it over with. Oh well,

Have a great day fellow D-Leaguites.

 

[ymmot31]

Good morning. It's dark here.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Today I am going to do something I have been threatening to do for the past week. Remove a mattress topper. A few months ago my wife bought this four inch mattress topper made out of foam. I don't think I can sleep on foam. Since we put it on the bed I have been waking up with every bone in my body in pain and tingling and numbing of my legs and feet. I have always slept with a very firm or hard mattress. Now this foam thing swallows me up. I fight it all night long and wake up needing two pots of coffee rather than one. I will see if it helps to get this thing off of our bed. I need some relief.

 

[OldEvilleCat]

Myself and the redhead (4 years ago). She's got short hair now.

 

[55wildcat]

me and mine...….no laffs.. that was then

and now.....do I look like I have money to pick up the tab???

 

[starchief5]

Good morning from my house to yours D-League. . Currently 56°F. Expecting a high of 63°F and mostly cloudy. No rain forecast and outdoor conditions are very good today. The sun rises at 7:23 AM. I am going to replay the Mamas and Papas video ATC posted. Brings back many memories of my Army days. We had a juke box in the mess hall and the homesick troops would play that song non stop for what seemed like hours. It was a big hit back then.

I might take a few minutes today to finish up my pre-IRS filing paperwork. Should be getting the various earning statements within the next couple of weeks. I want to file early and get it over with. Oh well,

Have a great day fellow D-Leaguites.

 

[starchief5]

Rooster & Az Flock 5 years ago

What great family photo, Rooster.

 

[_Rooster]

45°➫ 68°F Increasing clouds as another front moving east tomorrow brings rain and mountain snow. All headed your way so keep the umbrellas and shovels handy.

Good Morning D

 

[FutureCityCats]

Morning to all. Y'all been killing it. Rubs, snow and the like. Enjoyed the pics, except you men are a scary bunch. Little bit back to the Doc this morning. Waiting on her and mom to call with news. I'll see about a pic, might be dangerous for me to learn how. Laundry big time.

Oh, and catfansc, hope you are doing well. What's up? FCC.

 

[_Rooster]

What great family photo, Rooster.

Thanks! They were all here for Christmas (the urchins a little taller) along with the rest of the Arizona family. Another dozen.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D-League. What a weekend feel like I have been run over by not one but two semi's! Feel some better but DANG!!!! I would post a pic but still in the witness protection program!!!!! Naw just kidding! I hope ya'll have a great day! Welcome 92 great place here!

 

[ace on the river]

Good morning D, From beautiful SWFL. Beautiful crisp morning here, high of 73 today. Wife is headed out of town tomorrow on business for 5 days. The dog and I will hold down the fort.

Already miss college football, and can hardly stand to watch the basketball cats until February. We usually play so " ugly". I grew up watching Rupp's teams play and after all these years, I'm still spoiled. When I say watching, it was usually listening to Cawood. Listening to Cawood was about the same as watching.

Going to take the dog for a long walk here in a minute, will check in later. Y'all have a great day.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Not sure why I can't get a photo to post of me and Mrs. MdWildcat. But nice seeing all of you. I'll study up on it. My photos are in a Mac photo file and on my FB feed, if anyone has advice.

 

[ace on the river]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 37°F. Expecting a high of 53°F and partly cloudy.

Monday. Blah!

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We'll check back later. Y'all behave.

Loved this group. They are all dead now except for Michelle ( the blond ). Denny Doherty, the lead singer had a great voice

 

[ymmot31]

Wife didn't leave for work until 0900. Guess she'll be late today.

Dishes to do today, more than normal.

Might as well wash some clothes too, and do some vacuuming, and some dusting. It's going to be a house husband kinda day.

Oh yeah, I'm baking a cake as well.

Just remembered that I have to go to Walmart today and get some cat food.

Wow! It's going to take a couple of hours to get all that done. I'll get started here in a bit.

 

[Ben101er]

Banned for 30 years. I loved this game.

My wife was probably the reason they were banned. She put one into her cousin's arm.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Co-worker brought in Danish Nut Crescents. Goes great with coffee.

Life is good.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

 

[Ben101er]

Let's have it. I usually just throw some things together for a rub. All the usual suspects.

Here ya go: This is enough for 2 racks. Of course if you are just smoking one, you can cut everything in half. Also, depending on how hot you can handle, I usually use slightly less cayenne. Enjoy.

1/4 cup paprika
1/8 cup ground black pepper
2 TBS garlic powder
2 TBS onion powder
1 TBS cayenne pepper
1/4 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup brown sugar

 

[Bkocats]

Morning D
Still can’t get a picture posted here on my phone
Will fire up the laptop later and see if that works
I miss college football too, but my Saints are still playing and yesterday was a darn good game
Basketball is really not as bad as some are making out. Our expectations are way too high so anything less, like normal progression, looks worse than it is.
Have a job interview on Wednesday. At least it’s with a well known organization. Just worried it will fall through as well. We will see

 

[starchief5]

Wife didn't leave for work until 0900. Guess she'll be late today.

Dishes to do today, more than normal.

Might as well wash some clothes too, and do some vacuuming, and some dusting. It's going to be a house husband kinda day.

Oh yeah, I'm baking a cake as well.

Just remembered that I have to go to Walmart today and get some cat food.

Wow! It's going to take a couple of hours to get all that done. I'll get started here in a bit.

I thought I spotted you at Walmart but I wasn't sure it was you so I didn't approach.

 

[starchief5]

"Where did you go?"
"Out."
"Who did you see?"
"Nobody."
"What did you do?"
"Nothing."

 

[Ben101er]

Morning D
Still can’t get a picture posted here on my phone
Will fire up the laptop later and see if that works
I miss college football too, but my Saints are still playing and yesterday was a darn good game
Basketball is really not as bad as some are making out. Our expectations are way too high so anything less, like normal progression, looks worse than it is.
Have a job interview on Wednesday. At least it’s with a well known organization. Just worried it will fall through as well. We will see

I agree. Cal has spoiled us, and yet, when we have a team that doesn't perform like his best ones, some fans think the sky is falling. Good luck with your interview.

 

[cordmaker]

Just got finished watching the documentary again on Pistol Pete, what a great player! Often wonder how many points he would have averaged if there was a three point line then. I didn't realized he preached until I watched it the first time.

 

[cordmaker]

Morning D
Still can’t get a picture posted here on my phone
Will fire up the laptop later and see if that works
I miss college football too, but my Saints are still playing and yesterday was a darn good game
Basketball is really not as bad as some are making out. Our expectations are way too high so anything less, like normal progression, looks worse than it is.
Have a job interview on Wednesday. At least it’s with a well known organization. Just worried it will fall through as well. We will see

Don't give up Bkocats I started my life over when I was 54! I had never even filled out a resume until I applied at Dyno Nobel! I had always worked for my family installing carpet for over 35 years! I did work for one summer on I-24 in Paducah.