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Ooni is offering early access to their black friday sale for email subscribers. You need to check your email for the code. It’s a 20% discount code.
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Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
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The ChefAlarm from ThermoWorks (the folks behind the nearly universally lauded Thermapen) is a great Thermometer and Timer Combo for homebrewing. It tracks both highs and lows, has both high and low alarms and has a built in timer. It has an easy to read screen with backlight.
ThermoWorks has their great ChefAlarm Thermometer/Timer Combo marked down 30% as part of an early access Black Friday Sale. No coupon code is required. Check product page to see if you can still get in on this.
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For a limited time, ACE Hardware is offering free delivery and assembly of grills and smokers for ACE Rewards Members. Membership is free. Exclusions apply.
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Signals™ 4-Channel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth BBQ Alarm Thermometer
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Designed for competition BBQ teams, commercial smokehouses, professional chefs, and those who want to cook like them, Signals with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth boasts 4 channels of continuous temperature monitoring with all the powerful features and convenience you’ve come to expect from ThermoWorks.
Finally, a 4-channel alarm thermometer that works with your smart device AND as a stand-alone unit with physical buttons (so you don’t have to soil your smartphone). Signals comes with both Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi onboard, seamlessly switching between the two, so you get a continuous signal and real-time alerts whether you’re in a field or across town. Setup is quick and easy without ever needing to read the instruction manual. Signals stands apart from the competition, from its huge, backlit dashboard display and sturdy, self-standing weather-resistant case to its programmable channel names and new high temperature silicone color bands so you know at a glance which channel goes with which probe. Signals uses commercial-grade Pro-Series temperature probes exclusive to ThermoWorks to deliver better accuracy, faster response, wider temperature ranges and longer useful life. Cook more at once and worry less about the results with Signals.
Signals is designed to track temperatures over an extended period of time with moderate-heat cooking methods such as smoking, oven-roasting, deep-frying, homebrewing, and Sous Vide and to be used while grilling. Signals is not meant to be used in place of a digital instant-read thermometer, such as a Thermapen MK4 or a ThermoPop, or used with broiling.
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Signals™ 4-Channel Wi-Fi/Bluetooth BBQ Alarm Thermometer
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For a short time ThermoWorks is taking a whopping 30% off their Extra Big and Loud Timer. That makes it $23.10. No coupon code necessary, check product page to see if you can still get in on this deal.
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Keep an eye on critical temperatures from up to 300 ft. (line-of-sight) away—no smart device needed!
Watch TV while monitoring your cooks using the handy Smoke Receiver.
Designed for competition BBQ teams and professional chefs, Smoke gives you more data about your cook which means more ways to deliver a perfect meal every time.
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TempTest™ Blue by ThermoWorks
All the features of the TempTest 1, now with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Perform line checks faster and more accurately with readings saved directly to your smart device. 2-3 second readings, high accuracy to ±0.7°F, auto-rotating display, NIST-traceable certificate of calibration, range to 572°F, and waterproof to IP67. Can be integrated into existing apps with available SDK—call for details.
The new TempTest Blue combines the latest Bluetooth wireless technology with high accuracy, precision, and fast response. Simply connect to your host device (iOS or Android), probe the item to be measured, and press the button to securely transmit your temperature data via a secure connection.
The thermometer is housed in a waterproof IP67 case with an ergonomic rubber seal. The TempTest Blue incorporates a stainless steel food penetration probe with fast response tip. The true temperature of a product can be measured in just 2-3 seconds.
A software Development Kit (SDK) is available upon request to allow integration into your existing apps.
Includes black protective rubber boot. Other colors sold separately. Best-in-class performance and durability put TempTest Blue far ahead of all competitors!
ThermoWorks has this marked down 20% to $183.20. Expires 10/17 while supplies last.
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I’m very happy with my smoked briskets and ribs. I’ve done a lot of these meats. Through trial and error and learning from other, these generally turn out delicious.
Not that there’s one right way, but for these, there are some pretty clear guidelines out there that can get you close in short order. For ribs, there’s the classic 3-2-1 method, for brisket Aaron Franklin’s Method provides a methodical approach that makes for outstanding brisket.
For chicken wings, the picture isn’t as clear. I posed the question on Twitter, and walked away with some great ideas. In fact… lots of ideas. The path to the perfect smoke wing, varies, just like a lot of smoked weeks, but I’ll say, I think there may be more and more varied paths on this meat as compared to some others.
This post is a chronicle of my journey to get a great wing off my smoker.
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Let’s say you want brisket for dinner. With an 8 to 12 hour cook time followed by an hour or two rest period, you’re looking at a total of 9 to 14 hours total. Let’s just average that out and 11 hours. Add an hour prep time and let’s say, brisket takes… 12 hours.
This means if you want a 6 PM dinner, you need to be starting at 6 AM. I’d still say that’s a little risky because things could take longer but for this scenario, let’s say 12 hours/6 AM start.
This is okay, but, depending on if you’re a morning person, getting up at 6 AM on a weekend may not be the on your wish list. Translate that to a week day when you’re not at home and it becomes even more difficult because you can’t tend your pit.
To resolve these issues, I present to you my two step burnt ends technique.
Step 1: Prepare and smoke a brisket. Here’s my complete brisket process. Slice the leaner part of the brisket and… eat it. Cube the thicker, fattier part and save for a later date.
Step 2: Prepare the “burnt” ends and smoke separately at a later time. Since this part of the process is 2 to 3 hours, it can easily be completed day of for a lunch or dinner.
Cubed thicker/fattier portion of the brisket. These were cut after resting in the refrigerator overnight. That makes them very easy to cut and they stay together well.
In a gallon bag frozen for later use. In this case, I knew I’d be back to them in a week to 10 days so I just used a gallon zip loc. For longer periods of time, vacuum sealing would be the way to go.
Fast forward to step 2 cook day. The brisket cubes are thawed and tossed in Tuffy Stone’s Cool Smoke Spicy BBQ sauce
Placed on a quarter sheet pan to be returned to the smoker
On the smoker. I usually do about 225 for 2 to 3 hours based on taste and feel.
Burnt ends!
This gets you freshly smoked brisket in 2 to 3 hours and makes cook times more manageable. It’s also a great way to break up huge briskets into manageable portions. If you have a hard time getting through a brisket, this lets you prepare meal size portions with very manageable cook times.
My Brisket Process – Complete Illustrated Write Up
My process is based on Aaron Franklin Brisket process – Amazon author page – with a few tweaks
Chart via How to Smoke Brisket With Barbeque Pitmaster Aaron Franklin
If you interested in the specifics here is a write up on the process, including a really helpful chart from MasterClass
Aaron has also has a MasterClass on his method
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Ribs have been a go-to of mine since I started smoking. as far as cuts of meat, Ribs are by far the thing I’m most likely to smoke. Like a lot of backyard cooking enthusiasts I’ve tried many different methods with varying results.
I would say the 3/2/1 method is one of the most used techniques out there. 3 hours unwrapped, 2 hours wrapped, 1 hour unwrapped. I know this produces good results… for other people. I’ve done it dozens of times and personally struggle to make a consistently good rib, bouncing around between not tender enough and more often way too tender. With the latter, it’s common for me to have rendered most of the fat out of the ribs only to be left with fall apart meat that’s lost most of it’s flavor.
I think the two hours wrapped is generally too long, again for me… I have know it works for some and if it works for you that’s great!
After a lot of playing around, I’ve finally settled on a 3, 1, 1/2 method. A lot of the credit for this goes to Aaron Franklin – Amazon author page. I have made some adjustments based on my equipment and tastes. Additional resources at the end of this write up.
The basics of this method are 3 hours unwrapped, 1 hour (or less) wrapped and 1/2 hour unwrapped. This is actually a hotter faster method compared to what I used to do.
From ThermoWorks:
Keep an eye on critical temperatures from up to 300 ft. (line-of-sight) away—no smart device needed!
Watch TV while monitoring your cooks using the handy Smoke Receiver.
Designed for competition BBQ teams and professional chefs, Smoke gives you more data about your cook which means more ways to deliver a perfect meal every time.
Buy Smoke + Smoke Gateway Together and Save 40%
Or, save 30% on Smoke or Smoke Gateway when purchased individually.
Save on Smoke and Smoke Gateway
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From ThermoWorks:
Keep an eye on critical temperatures from up to 300 ft. (line-of-sight) away—no smart device needed!
Watch TV while monitoring your cooks using the handy Smoke Receiver.
Designed for competition BBQ teams and professional chefs, Smoke gives you more data about your cook which means more ways to deliver a perfect meal every time.
Buy Smoke + Smoke Gateway Together and Save 40%
Or, save 30% on Smoke or Smoke Gateway when purchased individually.
Save on Smoke and Smoke Gateway
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For a limited time ThermoWorks is discounting select gear by up to 60%.
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This sale saves you a whopping 30% on Billows!
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For a limited time ThermoWorks is discounting select gear by up to 60%.
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This makes the pictured Classic Thermapen just $62.25.
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Razor Portable LP Gas Griddle
Perfect for backyard barbecues, camping, and tailgating, the 2-Burner Portable Razor Griddle Grill has plenty of room to cook all your favorite foods. With the integrated front access drain and cup, cooking and cleanup is a snap. The versatile cooking surface is great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the unique mobile cart design easily folds for storage or transportation. A side shelf and attached lid give you room to prep and cook.
• 318 sq. in. pre-seasoned griddle
• 20,000 BTU stainless steel burners
• Easy push and turn ignition
• Thick rolled-steel pre-seasoned griddle top/cooking surface
• Secure front access drain and cup for easy grease disposal and cleanup
• Foldable cart design with two wheels for easy mobility and storage
• Side shelf offers extra space for food prep
• Attached lid protects cooking surface and can be used while cooking to steam or melt foods
• Uses 1-lb. liquid propane tank
• Overall Size: 43″L x 20.5″W x 35.6″H
Camping World has this on sale for $179.99. That’s an $80 savings.
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Weber’s Smokey Mountain Cooker comes in three sizes….
I’m a huge fan of Weber’s line of products and their customer service. I’ve owned many of their products including the Smokey Mountain Cooker. Although I’ve since moved on to a different primary smoker, I found the Smokey Mountain Cooker to be one of the best smokers for the money.
Here are the general dimensions and capacity of the three sizes of Smokey Mountain Cookers. These may change slightly with model year adjustments.
22″ Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker
18″ Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker
14″ Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker
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Ribs have been a go-to of mine since I started smoking. as far as cuts of meat, Ribs are by far the thing I’m most likely to smoke. Like a lot of backyard cooking enthusiasts I’ve tried many different methods with varying results.
I would say the 3/2/1 method is one of the most used techniques out there. 3 hours unwrapped, 2 hours wrapped, 1 hour unwrapped. I know this produces good results… for other people. I’ve done it dozens of times and personally struggle to make a consistently good rib, bouncing around between not tender enough and more often way too tender. With the latter, it’s common for me to have rendered most of the fat out of the ribs only to be left with fall apart meat that’s lost most of it’s flavor.
I think the two hours wrapped is generally too long, again for me… I have know it works for some and if it works for you that’s great!
After a lot of playing around, I’ve finally settled on a 3, 1, 1/2 method. A lot of the credit for this goes to Aaron Franklin – Amazon author page. I have made some adjustments based on my equipment and tastes. Additional resources at the end of this write up.
The basics of this method are 3 hours unwrapped, 1 hour (or less) wrapped and 1/2 hour unwrapped. This is actually a hotter faster method compared to what I used to do.
ThermoWorks is discounting the Smoke Long Range BBQ thermometer by 20% as part of a short sale. Includes both X4 and X2 models. No coupon code required, check product page for current availability.
Compatible With: Billows™ BBQ Temperature Control Fan Kit
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ThermoWorks is discounting the Smoke Long Range BBQ thermometer by 20% as part of a short sale. Includes both X4 and X2 models. No coupon code required, check product page for current availability.
Compatible With: Billows™ BBQ Temperature Control Fan Kit
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ThermoWorks is discounting the Smoke Long Range BBQ thermometer by 20% as part of a short sale. Includes both X4 and X2 models. No coupon code required, check product page for current availability.
Compatible With: Billows™ BBQ Temperature Control Fan Kit
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