tony b

I've got some drumsticks in the fridge (dusted with baking powder and kosher salt) for the game tomorrow. Most likely will be finished with Uncle Dougie's. Depending on our weather tomorrow afternoon, the legs will either go on the grill or into the air fryer.

Details, details, details - recipe, please!

Well, I tried the new technique for the poached eggs this morning. Jury is still out for me. I found messing with the plastic wrap to be a bit of a PITA. I didn't get the air out, so they wanted to float on top of the simmering water. One kept wanting to tip over, so I had to practically hold it up the whole cook. Was concerned that if it did tip over, it might leak water in. Not a problem, but for the first time, I wanted to see the results without any issues. I pulled mine after 2 1/2 mins, was a tad under cooked - whites and yolk separated when I pour it out and some of the white wasn't set. Next time, a full 3 mins and I'll work to get the air out. I did like how it's a faster cook than doing SV, even accounting for the time to get the pot of water up to a boil.

Sorry to hear that your MEATER is giving you fits. I generally don't have any trouble synching mine up. It will drop the signal momentarily on occasion, but it recovers quickly and doesn't interrupt the cook data. That's been pretty much it for me. Found that Naked Whiz did a review of MEATER if folks are interested. http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/meaterprobe/meaterprobe-1.htm

Yes, I like to mix those 2 sauces together, too!

I'll have to remember that in case my house is broken into! Here's the link in Amazon to my knife - better pictures. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I06P3Z8 Found this one that's available, same size as mine, but slightly higher price ($83). Don't know the quality of the steel on this one? https://smile.amazon.com/Tojiro-Shiro-ko-Kasumi-Yanagi-11-7/dp/B003VMBXV4 Same company, but a higher grade of steel (MV) and the price goes up, as expected ($91). Still a pretty good price for an entry level Japanese knife. https://smile.amazon.com/Tojiro-Fujitora-MV-Yanagi-Sashimi-11-8/dp/B071HKLRQ1

Heard this tonight on Sirius XM. And, what a cool name for a band!

Thanks all! Unfortunately that knife isn't available anymore on Amazon. It was a great deal ($75).

Might have to give this a go in the morning. Got eggs at the market today.

As a compromise to brisket, do a bottom round or chuck roast. Cook it just like a brisket, (Franklin method).

Glad you like the "open" rub - LOL! It was one of their experimental ones that I subscribed to via Kickstarter last year. I didn't care for it and since you liked the Pineapple Head, figured you'd give it a better home than I would. I never cooked with it, only opened it and sampled it. Number 6 on the other hand, you and ckreef got re-orders of that one, as I liked it much better than most of the others in their Pitmaster Select series. It and #1 were my favorites. We'll see which ones in the series of 6 rubs actually goes into production now. I've been a big fan of Uncle Dougie's wing sauce for over 25 years. One of the best that I've ever run across. I always have it around the house. It's good on other stuff, too. I like it on pulled pork - a change of pace to regular vinegar sauce. Glad to see that you and Dee like it, too! For folks stateside, it's available via Amazon. I buy it by the case - a LOT cheaper. It keeps very well.

Just don't turn into the Terminator!

Another reminder - Do NOT eat the baby Jesus; it's really bad karma!

That's my normal method, but am curious to try the saran wrap technique.

We have faith!

I have a tub of foie gras fat in the freezer, but didn't think about pop corn?

Definitely on my radar screen to try this!

Been there, done that! You quickly become adept at dropping chunks in the front and using tongs/grill floss to flick them into the coals!

Funny, I just read on the net this morning about this technique for poaching eggs! How did you like it compared to SV, MacKenzie?

Can't wait to see these pics! We don't see many whole (or half) piggies on the grill. I'm sure that Dennis will want copies for the Instagram account.

Seriously tasty looking ribs!

I'm sure both the wings and salad packed a punch!

Per Dennis, leaving the lid open for extended periods of high heat grilling is bad for the acrylic Adhesive/Grout/Insulation that holds the tiles on, plus you can forget that the handle will get real hot and can burn yourself badly. Short stints like a 2 min reverse sear isn't too bad for it, but I still slightly close the lid down to keep the handle from getting hot.