How exactly did you prepare these? They sound delicious.
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Great looking BBQ':-)
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+1 I'm interested, too!
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Mini bacon explosions, on a stick.

http://youtu.be/7uMaONUiAZY
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Genius! BBQ meatsicles. Thanks for the ideas, Bob! :-)
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Pretty cool. Thanks, Bob.
I'd never be able to make them that small and get the cheese to stay in. :-)
I really need my yard to defrost so I can get out again.
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After all the snow and cold weather, I need this,

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and this.

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It's going to be a good dinner. :-)
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Looking forward to seeing the "after" picture!
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10 hours later,

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Looks good.

Making me jealous!!
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:-)
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I have the Amazen Tube Smoker. I've only used it once with the included pellets but I had great results using a large charcoal grill. I just put it onto one of the charcoal pans and used the cooking surface along with the warming rack for my items. I smoked a ton of peppers and some cheese. Peppers got dehydrated and ground for seasoning. Cheese got waxed and saved for later.

I bought a bag of apple wood pellets at BassPro that I'll be using next time I cold smoke. I had no issues with heat or it going out the first time. I lit with a torch as recommended. I think if you follow their specific instructions you'll be fine.
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I smoke most of my meats a bit above "normal". I do port butts around 250-275. I do brisket around 275-300. I've only had one complaint of dry meat and that was when it was eaten after reheating, (and not reheated by me). My cook times are usually a bit quicker.

BTW, if there's an RD near you, get a free membership and save money.

http://www.restaurantdepot.com/

I get Choice grade brisket, often certified angus beef, for under $4/lb all day everyday. Under $3.50 if it's on sale. Bone in pork butt was on sale for $1.24/lb last time I was there and $1.12/lb if you buy a case (6 twin packs). Chicken leg quarters are usually under $0.60/lb too. Bacon I get 15 lbs for $24.
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Sadly,

"*Restaurant Depot is wholesale only. To qualify for a free membership account, on your first visit you need to show a valid reseller's permit (business license) or tax-exempt certificate (for a non-profit organization) and show proof that you are authorized to purchase for said business or organization."
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True but it doesn't specify that the business has to be in food service. Any business license will work.
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I'm still SOL.
:-)
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I know it's not for everyone. My wife has a baking business on the side; bread, specialty cakes, etc. A $40 visit to the county clerk got us a lifetime membership to R.D.
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Thanks Mike; We do have one here in Louisville, but never been there. My wife and I do have a little business that may work. How is it different from Costco/Sams for food? Online shows mostly resteraunt equipment. Is it worth it for the meats and other food items alone? Thanks.
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Mike, I do see your prices for choice brisket which is much better than Costco, at least the last time I visited. My above question was overall how you think, if you know, their prices compare to a Costco. Thanks.
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For those interested in Restaurant Depot without a business license, you can join the KCBS.
One of the benefits of membership are day passes to Restaurant Depot.
Just go to the customer service desk, show your KCBS membership card and they'll issue you a pass.
You'll have to show your card and get a new pass each time, but there are no limit to the amount of times you can go.
Membership to the KCBS is $35 a year.

http://www.kcbs.us/

Hover your mouse over the join/renew tab on the top right of the screen and the member privileges should appear.
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