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Celebrating our 50th episode with reflections on recent cooks using the Big Green Egg Mini Max and our newly repaired Pit Boss pellet grill.

• Repairing the Pit Boss temperature sensor that was reading 180° when actual temperatures were approaching 700°
• Best practices for low and slow pork shoulder that falls off the bone
• Tips for getting perfect pizza crust on the Big Green Egg without burning
• Cooking perfect steaks using indirect heat on the Mini Max
• Comparing pork shoulder results between different cooking methods
• Future plans for tomahawk steaks using the reverse sear method
• Setting up a dedicated podcast studio space for improved video content

Watch for our upcoming tomahawk steak video and reach out with questions or guest recommendations at okiesmoking@gmail.com. You can find us on our website, okiesmokin.com, and on YouTube and other social media platforms.

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We tackle two transformative BBQ techniques that changed our approach to outdoor cooking: party ribs and perfectly seasoned chicken legs. Both dishes surprised us with their ease of preparation and exceptional results.

• Party ribs (cut between bones before cooking) proved superior to traditional full slabs, creating more surface area for flavor
• The key to perfect party ribs is a two-stage process: smoke first, then steam in a covered pan with sauce
• A simple seasoning mix with cornstarch transformed chicken legs into a dish even dark-meat skeptics loved
• Adding a hint of red pepper flakes to BBQ enhances flavor without making it spicy
• Timing is critical when applying sugar-based sauces – add them toward the end of cooking to prevent burning
• Weber Smoky Mountain provides excellent smoke flavor compared to pellet grills
• Upcoming cooking projects include hash brown-coated stuffed chicken breast and fall desserts in the smoker

Join us next week for our 50th episode featuring pork belly and more outdoor cooking adventures. Keep firing up that grill!

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Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, shares how her organization helps visually impaired people reclaim their passion for grilling and outdoor cooking through specialized tools and techniques. Having graduated from culinary school as one of the only blind students in her class, Debra now uses her expertise to help others navigate cooking with vision loss.

• Adaptive tools for grilling include talking thermometers that announce temperatures aloud
• Extended grilling gloves protect arms when reaching over open flames
• Double spatulas help secure food when flipping, solving a major challenge for blind grillers
• Double skewers prevent food from spinning when turned, making rotation predictable
• Grill baskets contain multiple food items for easy flipping and tracking
• Most legally blind people have some light perception, which provides useful information when grilling
• Common fears include burning oneself, undercooking food, and producing unattractive meals
• Many tools weren't specifically designed for the blind but naturally lend themselves to adaptive cooking
• The aging population often experiences vision loss, making these tools increasingly relevant
• The most rewarding feedback comes from people who thought they'd lost part of their identity

Visit The Blind Kitchen's website at https://theblindkitchen.com or send an email to info@theblindkitchen.com to learn more about our products and services.

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