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| lefthandpale |
Posted - 02/22/2012 : 07:13:44
I am looking at replacing my stick burner with something that will run overnight unattended. I would like to know if anyone has experience with a southern pride type and if you can obtain a really good smoke flavor with one, or would the stump's be a better option.Thanks |
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| BILLYBONESBBQ |
Posted - 05/17/2012 : 06:02:36
FORTUNATELY BUSINESS HAS SLOWED THE PROJECT SOME FOR BOTH THE CUSTOMER AND ME. WE HAVE PLAN ON SLOW BURNER UNTIL WE CAN DEDICATE MORE TIME IN THE FALL.. HAVE ALL LOANS IN PLACE. WORKING THROUGH MENU CONCEPT AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE MENU ONCE WE HAVE FINAL MENU COMPLETED.. TRYING TO KEP INVENTORY NARROW BUT AS ONE OF OUR CONTROLLABLE COSTS YET OFFER GOOD VARIETY.. BRIEFLY HERE IS AN EXAMPLE. FRESH ATTITUDE AND SEASONAL VEGETABLES COMBINE TO MAKE A GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH THAT CONTAINES, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED PROVOLONE AND ASPARAGUS SPEARS GRILLED IN FOUR MINUTES WITH OLIVE OIL AND RED WINE VINEGER SERVED ON TEXAS SIZE, GRILLED WHOLE GRAIN BREAD FROM LOCAL BAKERY.. WE HAVE ALL THOSE ITEMS MANY MORE TIMES ON THE MENU IN DIFFERENT RECIPES. MOZZARELLA CAME TO ME WHEN LOOKING FOR MICHIGAN MADE CHEESES AND IS VERY GOOD ON A GRILLED SANDWICH PRESENTATION .. ANOTHER IS CAPACOLA GRILLED AND SERVED ON SANDWICH WITH SWEETENED RED ONION, MOZZARELLA SIDE OF FRESH BLANCHED ASPARAGUS IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE. ETC ETC.. IT TAKES HOUR AND HOURS TO IMAGINE ANYTHING NEW BUT AS LONG AS MY OLD HEAD HOLDS OUT I WILL LET THE OLD IMAGINATION LOOSE UPON THIS PROJECT .. WOULD LOVE TO COMPLETE IN SAME TIME AS I HAVE DONE PROJECTS IN THE PAST 9 MOS TO A YEAR. THIS MAY BE MY LAST SO SAVORING THE FUN OF THE CREATION. LOOK HOW COMPLEX BABIES ARE .AND THEY ONLY TAKE A YEAR OR TWO FOR MOM AND DAD JUST TO MAKE THE DECISION TO START. ER AH ER AH SOMETIMES.    AND ANOTHER 9 MOS TO COMPLETE. THEN THE WORK REALLY BEGINS.. 
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
| Cactus1 |
Posted - 05/16/2012 : 23:34:36
Billy - Speaking of ... You talked about a restaraunt concept a while back. How are your plans going with that?
* IHP Cactus Farm & Sauce Shack *
" A Balanced Diet Is A Rib Bone In One Hand
And ... Uh ... Oh Yeah ... Maybe A Chicken Wing In The Other!"
Member - IBS, Nelsen's Hall Bitter's Club, & West Side Rooters Social Club
Whatever You Do - Wherever You Go - Have A Great One!
22 1/2" Weber One Touch Silver (my "go to grill"), 26 3/4" Weber One Touch Gold, 18 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 22 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 1970's era Weber Kettle (rescued from & at my Dad's in Ohio - my cooker when I'm there), MasterBuilt Digital Electric |
| BILLYBONESBBQ |
Posted - 05/12/2012 : 08:35:11
SORRY BUSINESS PLAN HAS STALLED .. IN SPITE OF ECONOMY... I AM PRIVELEDGED TO WORK WITH SEVERAL RESTERANT / CATERER OWNERS WHO HAVE INCREASED SALES OR EXPANDED OPERATIONS IN LAST TWO YEARS. IF I CAN EVER OFFER HELP ALONG COMMERCIAL LINES ETC. FEEL FREE TO CALL ME OR E-MAIL... HAVE HELPED A COUPLE GUYS FIND GOOD USED SOUTNERN PRIDES OR OLD HICKORYS IN THE PAST .. BOTH DOING WELL AND HAVE UPGRADED TO NEW EQUIPMENT .. COULD ARRANGE FOR YOU TO SPEAK WITH THEM .. THEY MAY HAVE SOME START-UP ADVICE THAT WOULD RELATE TO YOUR SITUATION. CATERING IS EXCELLENT WAY TO ENTER BUSINESS.... NEVER GIVE UP THE DREAM .. 989-687-7880
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
| lefthandpale |
Posted - 05/12/2012 : 06:27:58
Billy, It was going to be more for business but since then that has fallen apart for now. I may get into something later on. Thanks for all the replies. |
| BILLYBONESBBQ |
Posted - 05/12/2012 : 06:07:32
LEFT HAND QUESTION. ? HOW DO YOU PLAN TO USE YOUR COOKER?? COMPETITION OR BUSINESS? 
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
| RibRib |
Posted - 05/11/2012 : 19:48:50
If you didn't get that smoker yet, check out my Stumps Prince in the For Sale forum http://www.barbecuenews.com/forum2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23877
Or call me at 231-eight five five-1282
Derek
Stumps Smoker - Prince
CB Silver Smoker (retired)
Weber Kettle - 26.75" & 22" & 18"
Weber Gasser - Silver B |
| zig |
Posted - 03/28/2012 : 17:49:38
If you haven't got your new cooker yet check out this cooker.
http://www.zigscookers.com
Zig
Zigs Pig BBQ Team
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| lefthandpale |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 06:48:07
Thanks to all who replied, this will help narrow my search. |
| shadetreebbq |
Posted - 02/26/2012 : 19:59:34
JoJo, they should have it done this week.They have been building a few smokers this winter.Great work they are doing.I looked at the Stumps, I just liked what Tim and Scott are doing better.
Danny,
Lang 84 deluxe w/warmer and grill.
shadetreebbq@yahoo.com
shadetreebarbeque.com |
| BILLYBONESBBQ |
Posted - 02/24/2012 : 07:28:51
IF VOLUME OF COKING IS THE QUESTION . THEN I RECOMMEND SOUTHERN PRIE OR OLD HICKORY. IF COMPETITION VOLUME IS THE ONLY CONSIDERATION . THERE ARE A "BUCH" OF COOKERS THAT CAN DO THE JOB .. COMES DOWN TO FINDING A FIT FOR YOUR ATTITUDE. LIKE TO STAY UP ALL NIGHT AND ATTEND THE SMOKE. IS DEFINITLY A CALL FOR A STICK BURNER. LAZY MAN QUE MAY CAL FOR DRAFTING GADGETS, SAWDUST BURNER AND ST IT FOR GET IT EQUIPMENT.. THEY ARE ALL GOOD IN THE RIGHT HANDS...
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
| Cactus1 |
Posted - 02/24/2012 : 00:08:30
For a small smoker you can't beat the Weber Smokey Mountains. I have both the 18 1/2 and 22 1/2"rs. For less than $700 total - including mods - I have some great cookers. I Minion and have no trouble holding temps - my 18 1/2 likes 250 right on - my 22 1/2 likes a little lower 245 - 248. Once their dialed in it's let them cook - rarely have to make adjustments or add additional fuel.
www.weber.com
* IHP Cactus Farm & Sauce Shack *
" A Balanced Diet Is A Rib Bone In One Hand
And ... Uh ... Oh Yeah ... Maybe A Chicken Wing In The Other!"
Member - IBS, Nelsen's Hall Bitter's Club, & West Side Rooters Social Club
Whatever You Do - Wherever You Go - Have A Great One!
22 1/2" Weber One Touch Silver (my "go to grill"), 26 3/4" Weber One Touch Gold, 18 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 22 1/2" WSM (with basic mods), 1970's era Weber Kettle (rescued from & at my Dad's in Ohio - my cooker when I'm there), MasterBuilt Digital Electric |
| Jo Jo |
Posted - 02/23/2012 : 10:21:39
Danny,
I didn't realize Tim and Scott had a website now. You are going to love your cooker! I've had mine about a year and wouldn't think of cooking on thing else.
Jo Jo's BBQ- Loganville, Ga.
Southern Q Smoker
18.5" Samuel Adams Bullet Smoker
CharGriller patio smoker
"Tired of so-so. Have some Jo Jo's!!" |
| olewarthog |
Posted - 02/23/2012 : 09:35:56
Stumps has a solid reputation no doubt. You may also want to check out these: http://www.dwskountrycookers.com/
A family business & they are out there on the circuit competing with their cookers almost every week. Great folks & great cookers.
Jim Sewell, Chairman
Hazlehurst BBQ Fest
May 6-7, 2011
www.hazlehurstbbqfest.com
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| shadetreebbq |
Posted - 02/22/2012 : 19:32:54
I just ordered a new one from Tim Thomas and Scott Smith.They are building some new smokers and trailers.This is there new web site.Give them a call.
http://southernqsmokers.com/
Danny,
Lang 84 deluxe w/warmer and grill.
shadetreebbq@yahoo.com
shadetreebarbeque.com |
| Farmdog |
Posted - 02/22/2012 : 15:51:05
Check out Stumps. My gravity fed Baby holds the temps steady even without a guru or digi Q. I can easily get 6 hours and up to 8 hours of burn time with the chute full running at 250.
Bill
Junction City, KS
Weber 22 inch kettle
Baby Stumps |
