Barbecue (alt.food.barbecue) Discuss barbecue and grilling--southern style "low and slow" smoking of ribs, shoulders and briskets, as well as direct heat grilling of everything from burgers to salmon to vegetables.

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My wife broke my heart today. We were planning a dinner for a neighbor friend and she wanted me to make pulled pork. Then she asked me if it had to be smoked and started asking funny questions about if BBQing meant cooking on a grill. I was starting to catch her drift. I was a little suspicious. The last time I Qed some ribs and a small roast she just didn't seem all that excited. She admitted today that she doesn't like the Smokey taste. When I told her how a proper pulled pork was made she asked if I could do it without the smoke. Then when I told her that it was traditional to put coleslaw on top of a pulled pork sandwich she made a face like it was a yucky idea. I wanted to cry. I remember when she bought me the smoker last year for my birthday. She seemed genuinely happy for me. Is there any hope?

Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make pulled pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that much meat.



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My wife broke my heart today. We were planning a dinner for a neighbor
friend and she wanted me to make pulled pork. Then she asked me if it had
to be smoked and started asking funny questions about if BBQing meant
cooking on a grill. I was starting to catch her drift. I was a little
suspicious. The last time I Qed some ribs and a small roast she just didn't
seem all that excited. She admitted today that she doesn't like the Smokey
taste. When I told her how a proper pulled pork was made she asked if I
could do it without the smoke. Then when I told her that it was traditional
to put coleslaw on top of a pulled pork sandwich she made a face like it was
a yucky idea. I wanted to cry. I remember when she bought me the smoker
last year for my birthday. She seemed genuinely happy for me. Is there
any hope?

Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make pulled
pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I
use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that
much meat.



No divorce is necessary as I am pretty much in the same boat. I have just
learned to purchase less amounts
of pork and beef and smoke them primarily for myself. My wife loves my ribs
but other than hamburgers
she is almost a vegetarian. She does not like brisket, pulled pork or
standing rib roasts. I can
barely get her to eat steak. When we go out to eat, it is salads or vegie
plates. Although she does
love my grilled and smoked chickens/turkeys.

I have learned to get in good with my local butcher and they cut me 4-5lb
butts when needed along
with 2-3 rib standing rib roasts. Many butchers/grocery stores in my area
tend to make larger cuts
and have mentioned cost issues when I asked for smaller cuts.

In addition, if you cannot eat it all, take it to work and you will make
many many friends with your wonderfull
cooking.

moncho


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"moncho" > wrote in message
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> "cc0112453" > wrote in message
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> My wife broke my heart today. We were planning a dinner for a neighbor
> friend and she wanted me to make pulled pork. Then she asked me if it had
> to be smoked and started asking funny questions about if BBQing meant
> cooking on a grill. I was starting to catch her drift. I was a little
> suspicious. The last time I Qed some ribs and a small roast she just

didn't
> seem all that excited. She admitted today that she doesn't like the

Smokey
> taste. When I told her how a proper pulled pork was made she asked if I
> could do it without the smoke. Then when I told her that it was

traditional
> to put coleslaw on top of a pulled pork sandwich she made a face like it

was
> a yucky idea. I wanted to cry. I remember when she bought me the smoker
> last year for my birthday. She seemed genuinely happy for me. Is there
> any hope?
>
> Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make

pulled
> pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I
> use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that
> much meat.
>
>
>
> No divorce is necessary as I am pretty much in the same boat. I have just
> learned to purchase less amounts
> of pork and beef and smoke them primarily for myself. My wife loves my

ribs
> but other than hamburgers
> she is almost a vegetarian. She does not like brisket, pulled pork or
> standing rib roasts. I can
> barely get her to eat steak. When we go out to eat, it is salads or vegie
> plates. Although she does
> love my grilled and smoked chickens/turkeys.
>
> I have learned to get in good with my local butcher and they cut me 4-5lb
> butts when needed along
> with 2-3 rib standing rib roasts. Many butchers/grocery stores in my

area
> tend to make larger cuts
> and have mentioned cost issues when I asked for smaller cuts.
>
> In addition, if you cannot eat it all, take it to work and you will make
> many many friends with your wonderfull
> cooking.
>
> moncho


I love food.
I love my wife.

I can find / cook good food in many places.
I can't anymore find a good wife somewhere, elsewhere, anywhere, whatever,
she is the one.

Simple problem:
Cook your food, love your wife
And let both be a separated issue :-)

Mmmhhh! you may try to love your food and cook your wife?
However, separated issues.

Cheers
Daniel


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To answer your second question (which is the easiest), a butt is a
great cut that can be used for pulled pork. It comes in at less than 5
pounds.

Your first question is somewhat more difficult, Firstly, what does your
wife look like (just kidding),, I think you have to look inward my
child, look deep inside and see if you are perhaps the cause of this
rift between you and your loved one, your precise and dear wife.

Life is learning how to compromise. We can't always get what we want,
but perhaps we can get what we need if we try.

I say to you my bretheren that perhaps you truly are appling too much
smoke.

Yes, yes, easy there big guy, (as you pull back from the monitor in
horror) as you read these words.

As in love, you'll find that a little (smoke) can go a long way. I too
found a limit to quantity of smoke and I know that you also brother can
see the same truth too!....

Ok, Ok, I'll cut the crap, show your wife that you love her, cut back
on the smoke! You can over do the smoke. Especially with a non-vented
water/bullet smoker.

Regards, Peace, Love and Eternal Harmony To All, Even CL and Kevin!
Yes, even those two wiley rascals need love! I LOVE you CL and Kevin,
but, but, can't we all just get along????

Piedmont

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"cc0112453" > wrote in message ...
My wife broke my heart today. We were planning a dinner for a neighbor friend and she wanted me to make pulled pork. Then she asked me if it had to be smoked and started asking funny questions about if BBQing meant cooking on a grill. I was starting to catch her drift. I was a little suspicious. The last time I Qed some ribs and a small roast she just didn't seem all that excited. She admitted today that she doesn't like the Smokey taste. When I told her how a proper pulled pork was made she asked if I could do it without the smoke. Then when I told her that it was traditional to put coleslaw on top of a pulled pork sandwich she made a face like it was a yucky idea. I wanted to cry. I remember when she bought me the smoker last year for my birthday. She seemed genuinely happy for me. Is there any hope?

Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make pulled pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that much meat.



Hi Doug. Been a while since I've seen you around these parts. Rather than getting a divorce, can you not trade her in for a couple of younger models <grin>

Seriously, I've smoked and pulled a few hocks. There isn't too much meat to be gleaned from them after smoking, so buy a few.

Graeme




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>She admitted today that she doesn't like the Smokey taste.

Try less smoke. I was doing too much for a while. too. I did a slab of ribs
a while back with one smallish chunk of hickory, and it was excellent like
that. Less is sometimes better.

>Then when I told her that it was traditional to put coleslaw
>on top of a pulled pork sandwich she made a face like it
>was a yucky idea.


Well, I can't disagree with that one much. :-) I'm not a slaw fan.



>I wanted to cry.


HEY! Did you **** out all your testosterone or something? Been hanging with
her friends rather than your friends? (Hmmmm, hers could be fun, too) Watch
a few Miller High Life commercials, reruns of The Man Show, turn off that
home makeover house-swap crap and watch the History Channel stories about
guns or bridges.


>I remember when she bought me the smoker last year
>for my birthday. She seemed genuinely happy for
>me. Is there any hope?


I'm sure she *was* genuinely happy, because she made you happy. Keep telling
her you love that smoker. Pile it on. :-)



>I just can't eat that much meat.


There's that testosterone thing again. Sure you can eat that much meat. :-)
Seriously though, when you pull it toss a few pounds in a heavy ziplock bag
and freeze it. Stash two or three bags, and pull them out when you need 'em.
They microwave well. Last time I did that, I threw a pound of cold pulled
pork in a small pan and warmed it up with a dash or two of my favorite bbq
sauce. Good eats.

Or, cut a butt in half and freeze part for later.

Good Luck!

-John O


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"cc0112453" > wrote in message
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>>My wife broke my heart today.


It'll be okay, just keep cooking, and if she doesn't want to eat what you're
cooking, that's her loss!

>>Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make

pulled pork >>without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast?

I get the butcher to cut them in half and I'll freeze the other half for
later. I have the same problem because I'm usually just cooking for two.

B-Worthey

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On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:57:53 -0800, "cc0112453"
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>Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make pulled pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that much meat.
>

Butts are available in most supermarkets cut down the blade (so
there's some bone) into 3-7 lb parts... At least in markets around
where I live in Northern California.
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On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 21:57:53 -0800, "cc0112453"
> wrote:

>Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make pulled pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that much meat.
>

Butts are available in most supermarkets cut down the blade (so
there's some bone) into 3-7 lb parts... At least in markets around
where I live in Northern California.
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Just kick her to the curb and fire up the smoker, Dude. Women are a dime a
dozen, good Q can be hard to come by.<g>

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"F.G. Whitfurrows" > wrote in message
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> Just kick her to the curb and fire up the smoker, Dude. Women are a dime a
> dozen, good Q can be hard to come by.<g>
>


Try to Ebay her first


> Fosco Gamgee Whitfurrows
> and his 6" boner
> hope my wife doesnt see this'n
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"Daniel" > wrote:
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> I love food.
> I love my wife.
>
> I can find / cook good food in many places.
> I can't anymore find a good wife somewhere, elsewhere, anywhere,
> whatever, she is the one.
>
> Simple problem:
> Cook your food, love your wife
> And let both be a separated issue :-)


My wife won't eat beef (cattle work for you) or turkey (they're ugly), but
doesn't mind when I do. In fact, she enjoys watching me wolf down a blood
rare steak! I rarely eat turkey because I don't find it flavorful.
>
> Mmmhhh! you may try to love your food and cook your wife?
> However, separated issues.
>

Hmmm. Are you taking your medications, Daniel? ;-D

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That's how it started for me...Now I'm single....But having a ball..Pete (LOL)
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My wife broke my heart today. We were planning a dinner for a neighbor friend and she wanted me to make pulled pork. Then she asked me if it had to be smoked and started asking funny questions about if BBQing meant cooking on a grill. I was starting to catch her drift. I was a little suspicious. The last time I Qed some ribs and a small roast she just didn't seem all that excited. She admitted today that she doesn't like the Smokey taste. When I told her how a proper pulled pork was made she asked if I could do it without the smoke. Then when I told her that it was traditional to put coleslaw on top of a pulled pork sandwich she made a face like it was a yucky idea. I wanted to cry. I remember when she bought me the smoker last year for my birthday. She seemed genuinely happy for me. Is there any hope?

Oh yeah, any one got any ideas on what cut of meat I can buy to make pulled pork without having to purchase ten pounds of butt roast? What else can I use that doesn't come in ten pound or more chunks. I just can't eat that much meat.



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