The Menu Part 14 The Coots / Striker Hot Dog is not a Sandwich Edition

[Starat327]

Oh it is. The fat tastes like it’s been candied and melts in your mouth. If ya want the recipe pm me

Im assuming this was a response to me. I dont have a smoker - though its on my list of things I want to get. Maybe now is a good time to do some research.

 

[dragonoffrost]

How do you have Tex-mex brisket by just using salt and pepper? American pepper and Mexican salt?

I said Tex Mex guys... if you've ever watched BBQ Pitmasters or the competition shows. There's two TexMex guys (different teams) that do it salt and pepper only.

Also added some pictures of my results to the other post

 

[Lord Defect]

Im assuming this was a response to me. I dont have a smoker - though its on my list of things I want to get. Maybe now is a good time to do some research.

I got mine at depot for a song and a dance last year. It’s electric and doesn’t need a ton of prep work. Master built is the brand name, I recommend it.

 

[dragonoffrost]

I got mine at depot for a song and a dance last year. It’s electric and doesn’t need a ton of prep work. Master built is the brand name, I recommend it.

I use the Masterbuilt Propane. Got it at Sam's club for about 199 a couple years ago.

 

[Lord Defect]

I said Tex Mex guys... if you've ever watched BBQ Pitmasters or the competition shows. There's two TexMex guys (different teams) that do it salt and pepper only.

Also added some pictures of my results to the other post

That fourth pic down definitely looks like it’s more than just salt and pepper. Looks like it could be any of the red spices I mentioned a post or two ago.
Just salt, pepper, and smoke seems boring.

 

[dragonoffrost]

That fourth pic down definitely looks like it’s more than just salt and pepper. Looks like it could be any of the red spices I mentioned a post or two ago.
Just salt, pepper, and smoke seems boring.

Fourth is a Tri Tip and yes that got more...

Brisket (top) was salt and pepper.

 

[Starat327]

I use the Masterbuilt Propane. Got it at Sam's club for about 199 a couple years ago.

I got mine at depot for a song and a dance last year. It’s electric and doesn’t need a ton of prep work. Master built is the brand name, I recommend it.

Masterbuilt seems to be the 'best' brand from what ive read - at least for the price range im looking at. I dont know that its really necessary, but i do like the idea of the ones with built in blue tooth/digital temperature settings.

MES 130|B Digital Electric Smoker

https://www.masterbuilt.com/collections/smokers/products/mes-130-p-bluetooth-digital-electric-smoker

curious on your guys' thoughts between the two?

 

[dragonoffrost]

Masterbuilt seems to be the 'best' brand from what ive read - at least for the price range im looking at. I dont know that its really necessary, but i do like the idea of the ones with built in blue tooth/digital temperature settings.

MES 130|B Digital Electric Smoker

https://www.masterbuilt.com/collections/smokers/products/mes-130-p-bluetooth-digital-electric-smoker

curious on your guys' thoughts between the two?

I went with the Propane after reading about the electric version controls burning up often.

I use one of these to monitor the doneness of the que.

XR-30 Wireless BBQ Thermometer Set | Remote Meat Thermometer

 

[Lord Defect]

Masterbuilt seems to be the 'best' brand from what ive read - at least for the price range im looking at. I dont know that its really necessary, but i do like the idea of the ones with built in blue tooth/digital temperature settings.

MES 130|B Digital Electric Smoker

MES 130|P Bluetooth Digital Electric Smoker

curious on your guys' thoughts between the two?

With no prices attached it’s hard to judge them, but I like the look of the one without the glass front.

 

[Starat327]

With no prices attached it’s hard to judge them, but I like the look of the one without the glass front.

Glass front/blue tooth option is $70 more (229 v 299). Appears to have similar features, just curious if theres something i 'missed' that you - or anyone, really - thinks would be a 'must have'.

 

[Lord Defect]

Glass front/blue tooth option is $70 more (229 v 299). Appears to have similar features, just curious if theres something i 'missed' that you - or anyone, really - thinks would be a 'must have'.

Adding wood without opening the door is a plus that I wish I had. That said, the chute looks tiny and seems like it would jam constantly.
I am also very much so a beginner at this. If you can get one under $200, grab one and play around with it. When that one eventually craps out, you’ll know if you want to go bigger and better, stop doing it, or stay at the same level.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Oh it is. The fat tastes like it’s been candied and melts in your mouth. If ya want the recipe pm me

Gimme

 

[dragonoffrost]

OK now this virus has hit the worst spot it could

Germany's Oktoberfest scrapped over virus in blow to beer industry

 

[Lord Defect]

OK now this virus has hit the worst spot it could

Germany's Oktoberfest scrapped over virus in blow to beer industry

A friend of mine went maybe 4 years ago now, man times flies, and the locals he was hanging with were astonished with how much beer he was drinking. So he mentions that they roughly had the same amount, let’s just say about 8 beers so far.
That’s when they decided to mention that many locals drink a beer that’s pretty much 50/50 beer and sprite and in reality they have had about half as much as he had.
Beer and sprite, ugh that sounds disgusting.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

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HOLY SHIT I WANT THAT

This is why people claim that white people are bland.
Salt. Pepper. Cayenne pepper. Paprika. Chilli powder. At the least. Use a little spice dude

So much this. I can't speak for brisket since I've never made it, but those are my go to spices for making most meat. Add cumin and garlic powder (or fresh garlic if you're feel like dicing it) and you're set.

The only things I just salt/pepper are prime Filets/Strips. Most everything else gets (0ver)seasoned.

This looks pretty damn legit. @Surrounded By Ahos, whatcha think?

I would like to thank you for bringing this to my attention.

I would also like to apologize for my continued absence. My quarantine diet has been pretty bland to cut down on my food spending. I worked at a restaurant that has shut down due to Covid, so I'm now not getting paid or fed (I got a shift meal every day I worked, which was nice).

Stay tuned tonight though, I'll be back with a vengeance.

 

[Young Sandwich]

Masterbuilt seems to be the 'best' brand from what ive read - at least for the price range im looking at. I dont know that its really necessary, but i do like the idea of the ones with built in blue tooth/digital temperature settings.

MES 130|B Digital Electric Smoker

MES 130|P Bluetooth Digital Electric Smoker

curious on your guys' thoughts between the two?

I have the older model of the first link you posted. It's held strong for years. Definitely recommend Masterbuilt.

 

[Tripod]

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This is why people claim that white people are bland.
Salt. Pepper. Cayenne pepper. Paprika. Chilli powder. At the least. Use a little spice dude.

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I like my brisket Texas style... which also includes the Tex-Mex guys.

These all look great!

 

[Tripod]

Had some extra time to cook today. Started with Shrooms:
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Shrimp and bay scallops
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Had picked this up yesterday
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All together with a little spinach added
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Ready to eat. Gotta have bread with it.
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Oh.....but while it was all mixing together, might as well have some mussels for an appetizer!
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And the best part is, there is more than enough for tomorrow too!

 

[Lord Defect]

Had some extra time to cook today. Started with Shrooms:
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Shrimp and bay scallops
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Had picked this up yesterday
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All together with a little spinach added
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Ready to eat. Gotta have bread with it.
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Oh.....but while it was all mixing together, might as well have some mussels for an appetizer!
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And the best part is, there is more than enough for tomorrow too!

You lost me at mushrooms.

 

[Tripod]

You lost me at mushrooms.

Love me some fungi!

 

[Starat327]

Love me some fungi!

Like fungi and hate eggs. You may be worse than striiker.

 

[Lord Defect]

Love me some fungi!

I try not to eat anything that thrives off of decay and shit and reproduces via spore.

 

[Tripod]

Like fungi and hate eggs. You may be worse than striiker.

Wrong....don't hate eggs. In fact, I had a toasted egg and ham sammich for lunch.

But what I have said is eggs are overrated by those who LOVE them...including my wife

 

[Starat327]

Wrong....don't hate eggs. In fact, I had a toasted egg and ham sammich for lunch.

But what I have said is eggs are overrated by those who LOVE them...including my wife

Mushrooms belong in medicine, not in food.

 

[Lord Defect]

Mushrooms belong in medicine, not in food.

Me, medicine?