How much does the dog days

Big Poppa

Administrator
How much do the dog days of summer affect you r cooks? Do you cook less? I sort of notice it...that when it gets to be the hottest it slows down a little.....
 
I tend to cook just as much, if not more, when it heats up. Family activities tends to drive my cooking frequency more than anything.
 

jettman96

New member
I just got my pellet grill this summer and it has been a great excuse to shut off the oven in the house and help keep it cooler.
 

TentHunter

Moderator
Yes, it tends to slow down a little for me, although I did just cook for the marching band this past Friday: 100+ students this year plus staff. Three whole pork shoulders (48.5 lbs), plus Mac-N-Cheese & Sour Cream & Onion Mashed Potatoes with cheese & bacon (both homemade of course).

Certain types of smoking slow way-y-y-y down for me during warm weather. Things like Bacon, ham, smoked sausage, etc. are better to make in cooler weather when it's a little easier to control temps and get a longer smoke.
 

flypig

New member
The Dog Days just curtail my cold smoking. I don't mess with it from April to October. They don't slow me down at all, other than that.

It almost never gets over 80 for most days, we get a few mid to upper 80's, but you can usually count them on one hand.
 

KristenBPS

New member
Sadly with temps over 110 Minnie the MAK is not getting as much cook time as we would like. I have braved it a few times, but trying to do it early morning, which means weekends only.
 

Chili Head

New member
It don't slow me down at all but I don't spend much time hanging around outside..it's check it and back into the air conditioning! Up till this week illinois has experienced the mildest summer and perfect temps I can remember. But It's not just hot today...it's Africa Hot!!
 

scooter

Moderator
Doesn't impact me at all. Still cook almost every weekend rain, shine, chill or hot! You live in the desert so your hot is a bit hotter than my hot.


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