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How to smoke a brisket flat on a pellet grill
Ever since the full packer experience, I’ve been wanting to try a brisket flat. Finally had the time!
Weighing in at 5 pounds, and $4.99/lb at Costco, this was about a $25 cook. At bottom are a number of links where you can find the tools of the trade that made this relativley LONG cook a success (remote thermometer, slicing knife, Traeger Century 22, etc). Let’s get started …
VIDEO: Pulled Pork From Start to Finish on our Traeger Grills
We consider the BBQ Trinity: Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork. Once you’ve mastered all three, you’ve got a lifetime of great BBQ ahead of you 🙂
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting videos of each one, sharing tips and tricks from our cooks.
First up is pulled pork. Here are the basics on a 6 pound pork butt we picked up at Costco:
How to smoke a prime beef whole packer brisket
I took the opportunity of the first three day weekend of the year to try my hand at a full packer brisket. A “packer” contains both the point and flat.
Weighing in at 16 pounds, and $2.99/lb at Costco, this was by far the most ambitious (and expensive) cook yet! Video below shows all of the basic steps in the recipe. At bottom are a number of links where you can find the tools of the trade that made this LONG cook a success (remote thermometer, utility knife, Traeger Century 22, etc). Let’s get started …
Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Popper Polish Dogs
Some like it hot! So we finally broke down and wrote out our smokey, spicy, and HOT dog recipe for you all. This is a great weeknight delight. Easy to make. Can be done in as little as 30 minutes. And if there are any leftovers, these hold well for a lunch the next day (toppings on the side). Without further ado…
Sizzling Fajitas with Grilled Chicken in Cast Iron Skillet
Give your chicken some wood-fired sizzle and kick with this recipe! We love our fajitas with a hint of hickory smoke, but you can go with more or less, depending on your preferences. We also like that restaurant-style sizzle! Here’s how to make them at home on your Traeger or pellet grill…
Review: Tappecue WiFi Meat Thermometer
Photo Credit: Todd Anderson @ToddNAnderson
We’ve been shopping for WiFi/Cloud-based BBQ Thermometers. Only a few interesting products out there on the market. But nothing motivates us more than top-notch engineering, excellent customer service, and features that translate to real benefits. This recent review from ManMeatBBQ.com tipped the scales for us in favor of Tappecue.
Rendezvous Giveaway #2: 16-oz Bottle of Traeger Sugar Lips Glaze
GIVEAWAY ITEM:
ONE (1) Bottle of Traeger Sugar Lips Glaze, 16-oz ($9.99 Value)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Traeger, 16 OZ, Sugar Lips Glaze, Sweet Apricot & Dark Molasses Combine With Warm, Peppery Heat For An Insatiable Addition To All Your BBQ Creations.
HOW TO ENTER: â €
Visit the Traeger Fanatics Facebook Group to learn how to enter. Free to join! Open to current or new group members only.
Contest opens Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Noon (12:00PM) PT and ends Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:59PM PT. This offer is valid only within the continental United States.
By entering, you agree to the Official Rules.
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