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here's a story about charcoal, kinda goes sideways for a while but eventually comes back on track. It all began in my neighbors driveway where for the past few years I've been cleaning out their snow. I decided this year to downsize my work load so I gave my notice and asked them to hire a plow. Well, the other night the plow man had some issues and never showed up, my neighbor was stuck. The following morning I got them out of a fix and after about an hour of hard work with the snow blower he came and delivered me an envelope. I stuck the envelope in my pocket, went home and tossed it on the bar. Generally my neighbor gives me $30 for the effort, but when I opened the envelope a few days later there was $150. I called back and said, "Hey Bobby there's too much money in this envelope". He stated, "No, it was estimated to cost that much to remove it with a plow, so I want you to have it, and if you can could, would you cover me for the remainder of the year". Now although I tried to return at least half he insisted I keep it, insisting I should have what he was going to pay the plow. My mind instantly said, "charcoal" and oh, I'll downsize next year. So it's run for the charcoal As fast as you can At this time of year The shelves could be clear It's the chance of a lifetime In a lifetime of chance And it's high time you joined In the dance, yes it's high time you joined in the dance. There were 3 bags of Wicked good charcoal, 2 bags of Fogo and 2 bags 30lb of B&B Char logs. Now Wicked Good unbeknownst to me is from Brazil, all along I thought it was from the great state of Maine. So I guess the charcoal reserves are set for a while and my basket is full. Here's to cooking with a hot fire

While we're glad to hear from you, Bruce, we've missed ya!; but sad to hear that you haven't been grilling.

For the dogs of course, and I see you made it interesting. I do the same. Hey Bruce, good to hear from yah. You know I find take out a lot easier at times too, were anxiously waiting for you to get back in the saddle again.

Always a good idea to keep a stash, it's a comfort to know there's another just behind it It started out 3-4 years ago when my neighbor had issues with the plow driver showing up late and they couldn't move until he showed. I still don't want it, it's more of a favor. I can't believe they get that much for moving snow. Anyhow, what do they say, it's beer money.

You have a pretty good neighbor. I'm sure you didn't want the job but it's hard to refuse once you're paid in advance. The bottom line is that all those brands of charcoal are more than good and you'll have a great time burning every bag down to ashes!

So far so good. Overnight brisket…check. Resting while its friends enjoy the KK sauna. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Took advantage of the last "warm" day this week (it was 22F yesterday - today it's 4F) to do a rack of ribs. These were the first ribs that I've ordered from Porter Road. I love their beef, so thought I'd give their pork a try. No regrets - these were some of the juiciest ribs that I've ever had - anywhere! I didn't do anything extraordinary either - no lard slather, no pink butcher paper. The only thing I did was overnight marinade with yellow mustard and dry rub (Dizzy Pig Dizzy Dust) and after a couple of hours on the grill, I spritzed them with apple juice & bourbon every 30 minutes or so. Cooked indirect, average temp 250F, 4 1/2 hours, with smoker pot of hickory and apple. There is NO Sauce on these ribs, they are just this shiny & color from the fat and the spritz. Plated with homemade potato salad (tater sallat!)

Brisket pics

At the rate I’m going I have enough of Dennis’s charcoal to last me a lifetime! LOL I’m sad to say I haven’t done any grill ot cooking in a long time😩