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Darwin

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My first cook
« on: November 05, 2017, 09:55:02 PM »
I picked up a GMG Jim Bowie yesterday.  I did the burn in this morning and cooked supper this afternoon.  Nothing special as this was my first time using a pellet grill.  I smoked chicken breast and Andouille for about half an hour at 225.  I then kicked the temp. to 325 to finish cooking.  The flavour was much better than lump charcoal, we really enjoyed the meal.  It was a bit of a red neck ordeal as I cooked in front of the garage as I was busy with projects there.  The weather is finally breaking towards Fall and it was nice to sit outside to watch the grill do its thing.  A couple cold beers, half a bottle of wine and I was smiling like a fat baby after feeding time.   :cool:
The grill really could use a fold down shelf up front.  I will think about that another time.  I think the biggest take away for me is to think of the JB as a wood fired oven.  Lots to learn for my part.
No photos, it was only chicken & sausage and it was getting dark. 
« Last Edit: November 05, 2017, 11:20:30 PM by Darwin »
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2017, 02:25:43 AM »
Congrats on a successful first cook! You'll be learning to play that grill like an instrument; you may not always hit the right notes but you'll have fun in the process.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2017, 07:50:33 AM »
Good job Darwin!  Looking forward to seeing your future cooks!
Welcome to the right side of cooking.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2017, 09:53:39 AM »
 Way to go! Glad things went well.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2017, 09:58:07 AM »
Quote from: Canadian John on November 06, 2017, 09:53:39 AM
Way to go! Glad things went well.

+1 Nicely done
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2017, 01:33:04 PM »
Well done..enjoy your new toy!
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2017, 02:44:38 PM »
Pellet smokers are a lot of fun.
ENJOY!
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2017, 04:00:14 PM »
I am already trying to figure out what's next on the cook list.  I think I may go look for boneless turkey breast roast or a tri-tip.
Suggestions welcome.   
Thanks all.   :beer:
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2017, 05:08:41 PM »
Wings, steaks, ABTs
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2017, 05:18:01 PM »
Pork Butt is another good one to start out on.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2017, 06:20:31 PM »
Crank it up & do burgers.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2017, 06:52:41 PM »
I can't think of another dish that rivals the transformation of meat loaf when done on a pellet smoker.

It truly is amazing. I can do 6-8 lbs of loaf and vac seal/freeze the majority of it. I'm lucky to taste about a lb. of it before my son scarfs down the rest. If you ask him what's the best thing I smoke, meat loaf is the grand champion.

But then... my meat loaf is a little unusual compared to most.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2017, 08:18:00 PM »
Lots of good ideas, thanks y'all. 
Baked beans, no boil mac & cheese and a few potato dishes are on my short list and a must for a bbq with friends.
Bob the last time I made meat loaf we used it as an anchor. I usually get it at Claim Jumpers, but I do want to work up a good recipe.  Meat loaf, smashed potatoes, green beans and mushroom gravy is pure comfort food for me.   :cool:
I'll hit the market later this week.  This is going to be fun.
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Re: My first cook
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2017, 09:59:32 PM »
Meatloaf!


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Re: My first cook
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2017, 02:32:21 PM »
Don't want to hijack the post, but did not see anything in the Beef or Recipe sections.  Any temps and times (approx. of course) for those beauties Bent?
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