BBQ Billy's Grumblings

i love barbecue, and that's just the start.

Chili Cook-off Prep, Friday Morning

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Fire was going strong by 730 this morning with cowboy hardwood charcoal and soaked hickory chunks. Loaded the four chuck roasts on the bottom rack, and set the ground chuck "wheel" on the top rack. My plan is to smoke for 5hrs and see where we're at. Bonus to the day so far: It's a gorgeous, crisp morning here.

Chili Cook-off Tests

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I've spent the past few months on the concept of smoked beef chili. The last test-run was killer as I was able to divide the meat into several test batches with different proportions, spices, etc. I'm 95% there for the cook-off this coming saturday. Here's a smattering of smoking and simmering chili porn for those interested. Count me in. Yum: 

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