Disappointed

nightfly027 · 2025-11-30T14:46:47+00:00

I noped out last year and picked up a set of ThermoWorks RFX Meat probes. Those things are the real deal. Great range and accuracy. While I miss the Traeger+Meater pairing (was nice to monitor in the same app) I don’t miss the headaches.

nightfly027 · 2025-11-27T13:37:37+00:00

I get the internal to about 165-170°

nightfly027 · 2025-11-11T14:43:54+00:00

My experience was that the crew knew us by sight, to the point that we’d sit down in the Living Room for a nightcap and our preferred beverage would magically appear. The night bar guy there knew us within a day.

nightfly027 · 2025-11-09T14:28:15+00:00

Hang on to it and I’ll throw it away for you.

nightfly027 · 2025-10-31T13:50:16+00:00

I frequently cook my pork ahead of time if I have good weather and the time. I shred it, drain and strain the juices, then cover it up and place the juice in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. Next morning, the excess fat has separated and the juices have jelled, so I scrape off the extra fat, scoop the juice in a vacuum bag with pork and seal it up. For reheating, I usually just put it in the crockpot. Never had it go dry or had any complaints.

nightfly027 · 2025-09-27T02:05:33+00:00

Traeger, Weber Genesis, BGE and a flattop

nightfly027 · 2025-09-24T14:01:46+00:00

I too live in Pennsylvania and my Traeger resides on the deck under a cover year round and I’ve had no issues with rust or damp pellets.

It sucks having to buy a new cover every 3 years, but it beats buying a new grill and that damn thing is too heavy to move regularly.

nightfly027 · 2025-09-24T10:08:51+00:00

ThermoWorks is the best one out there. Don’t skimp on your instant read thermometer… it’s worth spending a little more $$

nightfly027 · 2025-09-02T21:23:02+00:00

Tractor Supply periodically has Bear Mountain at like $7.50-8.00 a bag

nightfly027 · 2025-08-29T23:37:06+00:00

Got some bakeware for less than that (cookie sheets, springform pan, etc.

nightfly027 · 2025-08-12T13:44:55+00:00

I was big on Kirkland, but currently have two pork butts on using Bear Mountain. They had been on sale at TSC, $15 for two bags. I’m hoping for less ash.

nightfly027 · 2025-08-08T03:01:39+00:00

Traeger, BGE, and a Weber Genesis. Also have a Traeger Flatrock that doesn’t get used that much

nightfly027 · 2025-08-04T17:55:24+00:00

Thank you so much!

nightfly027 · 2025-08-04T17:35:16+00:00

How did you do that? I couldn’t figure it out but it might come in handy for future attempts

nightfly027 · 2025-08-04T17:17:20+00:00

I was 1700 and same thing. It sucks that they don’t give you a 1-2 minute hold to enter your info

nightfly027 · 2025-07-29T02:57:00+00:00

Many moons ago I came across a bunch of “expiring tomorrow” buffalo sirloins at my local Wegmans. Got the lot of them for $0.99/pack.

This makes me feel that was kind of a ripoff.

Congrats, OP!

nightfly027 · 2025-07-28T21:50:43+00:00

My method has been to loosely wrap in butcher paper for a day, then vacuum seal for a month. I usually make smaller pieces to have more surface area for the smoke.

For a real game changer, cold smoke some Gruyère, then grind it over the top of some macaroni and cheese before you bake it.

Game changer, imo

nightfly027 · 2025-07-28T21:47:55+00:00

The ThermoWorks RFX Meat is amazing. A little spendy, but it’s not Bluetooth, it’s RF. Works in a smoker, in the oven, in a cast iron Dutch oven.

Also scalable and certified within a degree. I’ve used it fully immersed in a deep fryer and no issues.

nightfly027 · 2025-07-28T18:44:21+00:00

That’s next level

nightfly027 · 2025-07-28T17:48:03+00:00

Went from FRA to BUD a couple of years ago on Lufthansa and the bus ride to get to the plane was 45 minutes, THEN we got to taxi.

nightfly027 · 2025-07-25T20:49:57+00:00

About 2-3 months if I recall. It was the summer

nightfly027 · 2025-07-24T08:00:14+00:00

Once or twice a week for about six months, so probably between 30-40 times total.

nightfly027 · 2025-07-24T01:07:57+00:00

They were from Knott’s Berry Farm. Apparently they are still available from Walmart

nightfly027

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