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Location:Austin, TX
Biography:Texas State Bobcats
Interests:Texas BBQ and Tailgating
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Number of Posts:17
Registered on:2/5/2017
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re: Recommend me an offset smoker

Posted by Voltronjacko on 7/27/20 at 9:09 pm
It was craigslist or FB marketplace (can't remember which one)....

re: Recommend me an offset smoker

Posted by Voltronjacko on 7/27/20 at 9:04 pm
[quote]The brazos is good, the great part about Academy is you can look at all they have a choose which or if you want to buy. Don't overlook craigslist and Facebook marketplace. You can find a deal if you're not in a rush. Usually a $35 harbor freight angle grinder and some high heat paint are a...

re: Suggestions for Austin, TX

Posted by Voltronjacko on 7/18/18 at 1:21 pm
If you do LA BBQ, do a pre-order so you can skip that amazingly slow line....
WTF gif is the first thing that popped into my mind. ...

re: Crawfish Burner Question

Posted by Voltronjacko on 4/24/18 at 2:30 pm
So, this weekend I was using a 120qt. bayou classic pot, the SP40 double jet burner. I had upgraded to that 60 psi regulator linked in the OP and a stainless steel 10 ft. hose. I had a full 30 lb. propane tank. I noticed after awhile the tank had condensation on it, and it kept cutting the gas of...
If you do LABBQ, they are notorious for being slow. Protip: Do the pre-order and skip the line. [link=(https://www.labarbecue.com/reservations/)]LINK[/link]...

re: Your Favorite CookBook?

Posted by Voltronjacko on 12/5/17 at 9:09 pm
For those that enjoy science based cooking like The Food Lab, be sure to check out Meathead Goldwyn's book titled "Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling" It's all science based around BBQ, grilling, meats, etc. [link=(https://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Science-Great-Barbecue-Grilling...
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RTIC is making a backpack cooler now. It's not on their site, but I saw them at a Bucee's in central Texas recently. Can't remember the price....

re: Best BBQ in Lockhart, TX

Posted by Voltronjacko on 9/22/17 at 8:19 am
Smitty tends to be pretty inconsistent. I'd say Blacks for lunch, then stop by Kruez to grab some sausage links for the road....
If you are talking about gloves specifically designed for handling food, I've recently started using the cotton liner and glove method like what Malcolm Reed from Killer Hogs uses here. I like it because your hands are protected, yet the gloves are flexible enough to get a good grip on food. I bou...
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re: How good is salt lick BBQ?

Posted by Voltronjacko on 5/3/17 at 11:11 am
If you are in Dallas, you need to try CattleAck BBQ. There is a rumor going around they might grab the top spot in June's Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ joints. [link=(http://www.cattleackbbq.com/)]CattleAck BBQ[/link]...
Agree with others here. Salt Lick is a tourist place with great scenery and sub-par BBQ....

re: Thermapens for $59

Posted by Voltronjacko on 4/18/17 at 12:06 pm
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I've found that it's best to add one of these type tubes in the main chamber to add extra smoke. Personally, I have one of the 12 inch versions and I get around 3-4 hours before having to refill. [link=(https://www.amazenproducts.com/category_s/12.htm)]A-MAZE-N Products[/link]...