Went on around 9:30pm.

I'm a big fan already of the mini BBQ hickory logs.

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Why not?

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The doc isn't loving my hypertension. Got some tests later this week.

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So, you got all four right. (I hate tattoos on women )

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And yet you're smoking 25-35 lbs of pork, nothing for yourself in the interim and no cocktails...all for a grammar school and a charity benefit.

I'm impressed. Shamed even.

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Oh, I'm eating the pork. No question.

3 hours in -

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I'm filling out a tax form. Can my husband claim me as a dependant?

No.

You don't qualify as dependent if you vacation separately.

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Why not? I feel like I'm a dependant.

ALERT: Dozed a bit while watching Drunk History and had a temperature spike.

I think we're OK.

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Hey, A Few Good Men is on!

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Getting there -

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what is that again ? just pork shoulder ?

artisanal hand-crafted pork shoulder

well i suppose i could have looked at the previous page of the thread to see as i just did
but i was lazy it's early

Curses, Dr. Ken! I just saw these pics first thing today.

I am currently so hungry this morning that my Sausage, Egg & Cheese McMuffin will never satisfy.

For lunch, I'm going to the place that Fred Flinstone went to and the ribs were so big it tipped his car over.

That looks awesome, Doc. Enjoy!

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Hey, wait a minute - it's not Saturday!?!

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I wondered why a midweek smoke myself.

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I needed something to bring to work for lunch and figured, "hey, why not 30 pounds of pork?"

It's a school thing. Someone here needs to think about the children.

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Are the mini hickory logs widely available? Do you have any info about the product you used (brand, package description, etc)?

The pictures look terrific!

Thanks for sharing.

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In the spirit of The Pope's visit to our shores, God Bless your benevolence, Dr. Ken.

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I used Western brand mini BBQ Hickory logs from Bass Pro Shops. Bass is where I get all the sticks.

The Hickory is a big bag.

http://www.basspro.com/Western-BBQ-MiniLogs/product/10230377/

So, for last night, I had about 10 hours on the smoker hovering in the 225-250 range. I went through about 1/2 a bag of the hickory and a bag each (smaller) of the Cherry and Apple.

I do like that the hickory is much easier to handle and much less messy than the lump charcoal, this stuff -

http://www.amazon.com/WESTERN-78182-Real-Wood-Charcoal/dp/B004LL9CJ4

However, while its easier to handle, it's probably designed for a larger firebox than mine as it will catch fire. Rather than a slow steady burn, it burns hot and fast. So, it requires a lot more attention to manage the spikes. There were some big time flames firing up at times.

That said, I plan to use the mini logs going forward. I think it's just a matter of learning how to deal with it. You get a lot more bang for your buck compared to the wood charcoal and I just hate that stuff as it tends to be dust all though the bottom of the bag. I might try to soak the hickory overnight next time to see if that tempers the flame ups.

Overall, though, a fun smoke.

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Also, if you go to Bass, I highly recommend the Rub Some Butt bbq sauce.

I stopped making my own as they hit the exact thing I was always trying to shoot for.

If you like a mustard-based sauce, I'd say give it a shot.

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I think I would love smoking meat. Time, patience and time are the obstacles.

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Are you available for private parties?

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It depends on how private it is.

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Whatever you are comfortable with.

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way