Please help the newbie.

[tony b]

Hey, at least he isn't Bosco - that was an adventure!

[Chanly1983]

I know I know i am neurotic. I already went and bought charcoal for the burn in, plywood to move it and read the manual... 3 times.  

[tony b]

You're doing all the same things that most of us did to get ready, too! Is your freezer stocked yet?

[Chanly1983]

Well I have, Berkshire pork chops, wagyu burger, quail, scallops, shrimp, salmon, and a few filets. I am thinking of buying some pork for pulled pork and trying to find a place around here to cut up some tri-tips.  Growing up 30 minutes from Santa Maria CA I do LOVE me some tri-tip!!

but I did just open up my octoforks package! Looking forward to using them, my wife looked at me with some concern in her eyes.

[Pequod]

I bought a load of tri tips from Harter House this year and been very pleased with them. Only $20 each  with free shipping over $125. Good stuff!

[Chanly1983]

Thanks, I’ll check them out.

[tony b]

23 hours ago, Chanly1983 said:

but I did just open up my octoforks package! Looking forward to using them, my wife looked at me with some concern in her eyes.

Rightfully so. I've cut myself several times on them. Be careful, the tines are very sharp down the edges. One of the reasons that I rarely use them now. Plus, a lot of times, I have to tie food onto them with butchers twine to keep things from falling off into the fire. Kind of defeats the purpose in my mind. 

[chris hale]

Curiously, i spoke to Dennis yesterday and I also live in Wisconsin. I'm considering a KK. This is all very helpful but much of it is beyond me. i'm having to google lots of these terms: bbq guru cyber q etc. Good Luck and keep us posted.

[Chanly1983]

I am use to Santa Maria style bbq with red oak. So I am pretty lost as well. The money was wired Thursday and I am hoping to hear from Dennis soon that he shipped it. If your close to Janesville you can come over and take a look at a 32”

[chris hale]

On 5/11/2018 at 8:00 PM, Chanly1983 said:

 

i'm in Milwaukee but will follow this closely. i have to make a decision soon!!

[Chanly1983]

So update from Dennis. 

Tomorrow the cooker and all accessories are shipping from CA. 

Custom cabinet “hell or high water” is shipping from Indonesia on the 8th. Hopefully the covers and custom cutting board will be with it!

[tony b]

@Chanly1983 - Woo, Hoo, Great news! 

Here's a great place to get some red oak for doing your Santa Maria style tri-tips!

https://fruitawoodchunks.com/shop?olsFocus=false&olsPage=products/california-red-oak-wood-for-smoking

@chris hale - don't feel embarrassed about not getting all the jargon we toss around here. Just ask - we're a friendly bunch - usually! 

[Chanly1983]

Thanks Tony  I just ordered some merlot/ bourbon chips from them for the cold smoker and Dennis sent me a box of coffee chips as well.

 

[Chanly1983]

And the presents are arriving!!!

[Tangles]

And the presents are arriving!!!

Wow that’s some nice toys there.


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[Bruce Pearson]

Where did you get that basket?

[MacKenzie]

What great presents, love that Staub.:) 

[Chanly1983]

Sorry I don’t know how to tag people.

Bruce I bought it off amazon but you can also order it from onegrill, it’s their universal roti basket. I convert it to flat or leave it as tumblr basket. The skewers I also ordered are not in yet but I think I might be able to run the skewers on it as well.

MacKenzie, I know I love it! I have some LeCrueset stuff as well, but I think staub will be getting my money from now on.

[cschaaf]

2 hours ago, Chanly1983 said:

Sorry I don’t know how to tag people.

 

@Chanly1983just type the @ symbol then start typing a username. You'll get a popup list with matches. Click the one you want and they will get notified of your reply.

[Chanly1983]

Thanks @cschaaf