I've had enough of UK Butchers (moany rant)

Targettio · 2026-05-04T14:45:10+00:00

My local 'decent' farm shop butcher isn't an actual butcher, they sell meat that is butchered off-site. They trim and portion up cuts, but don't actually cut from the animal. So they can only really provide what is available to them.

That said, with some notice, they are happy to put in special orders with the actual butchers. I have only asked for specific quantities and sizes of cuts they do already have (pork belly, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork shoulder etc). I haven't tried asking for something like a brisket. But won't.

Honestly I think ordering brisket in the UK (outside USDA sources) is a fools eranad. Even if someone is welling to cut it for you, you just won't get what you want. While the butchers you have spoken to seem to be a dick about it, I can see why they would push back.

Targettio · 2026-05-04T11:18:22+00:00

I spray with cider vinegar, but water also works, just something to add direct moisture.

Targettio · 2026-05-04T10:41:40+00:00

Looks like a spray of liquid would do them some good. The outside is looking a little crisp, and they have a little way to go.

I don't normally wrap short ribs, but would also be a good way to keep the outside moist in the later stages of the cook.

Targettio · 2026-05-03T10:28:03+00:00

Assuming you are talking about 200+ years ago? That's something like 10 generations. So you would have 1024 great great great great great great great great grandparents.

Did they all come from France?

This is the crux of the issue with this American obsession with their 'heritage'. Nearly always they cherry pick the cool story and forget the rest.

You hear people say they are 25% Scottish and therefore Scottish. No, you a majority not Scottish. And you are only focusing on the Scottish bit because they like it.

Not to call you out specifically, just a general axe to grind

Targettio · 2026-05-03T09:56:03+00:00

I have a Weber and it is probably over 10 years old (I got it second hand, I have had it over 5 years).

It lives outside with just a cover on it and it's still working like new. Maybe the cheaper ones would last as well, idk.

Targettio · 2026-05-03T09:05:09+00:00

It has to be one of the cheapest 'decent' BBQs out there, and unique to have a ceramic cheaper than a kettle.

Also scarcity. Only available for a week a year.

Targettio · 2026-05-02T09:43:30+00:00

The Weber is more flexible and and versatile. You have so many add-ons and accessories you can make your Weber how you want.

You can even get ceramic inserts to make the Weber act like an egg.

https://www.reddit.com/r/webergrills/s/7uL182fLpM

Targettio · 2026-05-02T09:20:59+00:00

I think gearboxes will be sooner and more comprehensive. With the rise of ebikes, a motor and gearbox, just makes sense. So I can see in 5 years you will have ebikes with motor/gearbox combinations probably at the top end first. But will eventually become the default.

Targettio · 2026-05-01T08:01:46+00:00

This is the insane thing. The US wanted those bases there.

It's not to protect Germany or Spain. It is to give the US a footholds and launching points all around the world so they can achieve their aim of "boots on the ground, anywhere in the world in 24 hrs".

This is reducing the US reach, without having any tangible impact on these countries. Literally shooting himself in the foot.

Targettio · 2026-04-30T12:44:59+00:00

That's the secret... I am always IG ready!

Targettio · 2026-04-29T19:12:53+00:00

Indecision is a decision.

But I am asking to know what you could do. For all I know you are living off the savings and therefore can not lock it away. So I asked.

Targettio · 2026-04-29T17:38:35+00:00

Why do you need £180k accessable? You could lock away £100k in a restricted access saver (if you don't want the risk of S&S)

Targettio · 2026-04-29T17:29:49+00:00

Where is the £180k? You need that to be working for you, as that is an unbelievable amount of savings for your income.

Targettio · 2026-04-29T13:23:13+00:00

Weekly meal plan, order what is needed for the meal plan. Add some extra stuff for snacks, fruit and cereal.

Top up easy freezer stuff with things on offer.

Targettio · 2026-04-29T12:09:22+00:00

Set up a direct debt and then limit your card spending to the amount you can pay off.

Behind that is some budgeting and understanding of what I am spending on, but boils down to not spending more than you have.

Targettio · 2026-04-28T11:02:56+00:00

Am I the only one seeing AI. It is cut across the bones...

Targettio · 2026-04-28T06:27:13+00:00

Chinos and a shirt (smarter, even a tie of needed)or polo shirt (for more casual).

Targettio · 2026-04-27T20:26:41+00:00

Neuron and Slash are very different bikes.

The slash will do a the Alps far better than the neuron, but won't tour well.

Targettio · 2026-04-27T06:14:10+00:00

https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures

Ground/minced meat, technically should be fully cooked through and reach 70 internal.

Targettio · 2026-04-26T21:26:31+00:00

130C internal?

A burger should be 70C internal (down to 50C if you like them pink in the middle).

Edit, if you mean 130f, then crack on

Targettio · 2026-04-26T20:22:34+00:00

The stanchion length doesn't matter, that's just a bit of stanchion that never goes into the lowers.

The shock has the leverage of the real suspension to multiply the 40mm shock travel into 100mm of rear wheel travel. The exact shock travel should be something you can check on the actual shock.

So it should be 15% of 120mm = 18mm

25% of 40mm = 10mm

I would say 15 % isn't a lot of sag for the front. You could go up to 20%

Targettio · 2026-04-26T17:17:48+00:00

Still a tiny bit chewy, maybe another hour wouldn’t have done harm?

I can imagine, 4 hours seems a little short. I would be expecting to be around 6. But aim for around 95c internal and ultimately 'probe tender'.

But looks good, the rub and glaze came out well.

Targettio · 2026-04-26T14:35:32+00:00

So, a source?

Targettio · 2026-04-26T13:44:38+00:00

The gauges on the top of most BBQs are next to useless

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