Recent content by TTNuge

Sitting in the parking lot, all set up and ready to go. Beautiful day after a brief rain storm dropped the temp by almost 10 degrees. They got us packed in here like sardines so I'm glad there's a nice breeze. We're set up right across the parking lot aisle from "Famous Dave" himself, I knew...

Had our second comp this weekend and I was trying to back up that 5th place chicken I got two weeks ago. Well I knew at first taste that I missed my flavor profile, got them a little on the hot side somehow and I knew I was in trouble. What I wasn't expecting is an odd shaped turn it box that...

I guess there are worse conditions to have for your first contest but it was 90+ degrees both days with winds gusting near 30mph and pretty much over 15-20 all day both days. Hot, sweaty and sticky were the words of the game. I'm cooking with a friend of mine from the town I live it, we...

OK, it's only Monday, contest isn't until the weekend, I already have a knot in my stomach and can't think about anything else. This is crazy. I've been over lists, looking at my time lines, checking supplies, rubs, sauces, disposable stuff, knives, etc. I already had Friday off work so we...

Curious if the 2 Star uses the pit probe temp at all when you set your grill to HIGH or if it is a preset program? Anyone seen higher temps using HIGH vs 450* or visa versa? Just curious, not something I've tested out.

Moving on to the Regional Sam's Club contest! 4th Overall 2nd Chicken !!!!!1ST Ribs!!!!!! 19th Pork 8th Brisket Way to go guys! I'm guessing Money and Happy Ending played a big factor in your weekend contest!!!

Those of you using a "Jimbotron" type setup or some other inverter setup at comps and elsewhere do you run one of those large in line fuses? And I should know this but I'm drawing a blank right now, if you do fuse one of the wires do you fuse the positive or the negative line? Thanks, Trent

And buying a new 2012 2 Star..... Sounds pretty insane when I think about it but I just can't stop thinking about that new model, the SS exterior and that new setup inside. The wife would shoot me.... unless I figure out a way to do it without her knowing. Too bad there isn't a trade in/trade...

He mentioned several teams/people but the first team he mentioned...... Big Poppa Smokers.

Last time I was in Chicago it was to visit Wrigley field and the Cubby Bear and we didn't get to do much of anything else. Leaving in less than a week for two weeks of training. I'll be there by myself, staying downtown and will be without a car except for maybe a rental on the weekend. Other...

You guys open? Any specials for us special customers? :D:D:D:D

Words cannot begin to describe what a wonderful weekend the Master Class was. Great people all around , an incredible wealth of information, great food and an awesome time! I'm completely exhausted right now after getting up early on Friday for my flight out and then getting up at 2am this...

Less than THREE WEEKS till I meet the Godfather of BBQ and Big Poppa! I can't wait, getting very excited about the whole trip and the experience. Was neat watching Johnny on TV and telling my kids that I'm going to meeting him in just over two weeks time and learning to do exactly what he...

Well I finally decided to bite the bullet today and paid for the Johnny Trigg BBQ class this November. Hate to miss the opening of Deer Hunting here in Minnesota but a man has to have his priorities. Fortunately due to some Credit Card points and hotel stays I have 2 free round trip tickets...

Just wanted to give you all a reminder to keep your cover on and to secure it to the grill if you are expecting any inclement weather. Last night we had a pretty nasty storm roll through, 2" of rain coming down sideways in a short period of time. I used my grill yesterday and put it away like...