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PrimingTHE FIREBOX Prime the firebox with the small bag of pellets and make sure to fill up the hopper with pellets.Proper installation ofHEAT SHIELD Jim BowieApproximately 9.25″ from inside left wall of grillHow to InstallGREASE TRAY VERY IMPORTANT:Install the grease tray with the hole to the left and the half-moon crescent to the right. This ensures proper travel of grease into your grease trough. For easy clean up, feel free to wrap the grease tray in tin foil. MAKE SURE not to cover u …

PrimingTHE FIREBOX Prime the firebox with the small bag of pellets and make sure to fill up the hopper with pellets. Proper installation ofHEAT SHIELD Daniel BooneApproximately 4.25″ from inside left wall of grill Heat ShieldADJUSTMENT ROD Use the measurement on the heat shield adjustment rod as a guide. When threaded into the heat shield, the outside grill wall should be even with 0” for optimal heat distribution. As an additional guide, we have provided you measurements of the heat shield …

PrimingTHE FIREBOX Prime the firebox with the small bag of pellets and make sure to fill up the hopper with pellets.Proper installation ofHEAT SHIELD Daniel BooneApproximately 4.25″ from inside left wall of grillHow to InstallGREASE TRAY VERY IMPORTANT:Install the grease tray with the hole to the left and the half-moon crescent to the right. This ensures proper travel of grease into your grease trough. For easy clean up, feel free to wrap the grease tray in tin foil. MAKE SURE not to cove …

PrimingTHE FIREBOX Prime the firebox with the small bag of pellets and make sure to fill up the hopper with pellets.Proper installation ofHEAT SHIELD Jim BowieApproximately 9.25″ from inside left wall of grillHeat ShieldADJUSTMENT ROD Use the measurement on the heat shield adjustment rod as a guide. When threaded into the heat shield, the outside grill wall should be even with 0” for optimal heat distribution. As an additional guide, we have provided you measurements of the heat shield fr …

Smoked Venison Backstrap RecipeTemp: 225°f / Cook Time: 90 min / Target internal temp: 140-145°fVenison backstrap recipe that makes a tender melt in your mouth cut of deer meat that will rival any filet mignon. This recipe is based on a pellet smoker but you can make it following the instructions with another kind of smoker or in the oven.What is deer backstrap? In case you didn’t know what a backstrap actually looks like, here it is, my friends. Backstraps are located along the spine at the t …

Here in Texas we call these Armadillo Eggs. They are so meaty and hearty that we may start calling them Meat Church Eggs! These are a great appetizer or tailgate treat. It works as a snack or is even hearty enough to be the main course for some folks.If you follow my love for jalapeño poppers then you know I love to mix our BBQ rub and or chorizo IN the cream cheese. Given how meaty these are we are going to skip the chorizo today and just mix our BBQ rub in the cream cheese!Ingredients 6 fresh …

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and a time honored tradition for most is to make corned beef and cabbage for dinner. To be honest I never really was a fan of corned beef, but now looking back I think it was more of how it was prepared than the actual meal itself. This recipe really changed my mind and it is now a household favorite.IngredientsCorned Beef (If it available always buy the point cut, it has more fat and won’t dry out)6 Red Potatoes1 Head of CabbageGarlic SaltPepperWhol …

Habanero Broccoli Mac and CheeseThe only thing better than melted cheese and noodles is spicy melted cheese and noodles. Dig your spoon into this comfort food classic, complete with a Birdy kick.Serves: 4  /  Prep Time: 30 minINGREDIENTS 1/2 tbsp olive oil1/2 lb elbow noodles1/3 head broccoli1/3 head cauliflower3/4 cup of your favorite trio of cheeses – we used 1/4 cup each of Cheddar, Asiago and Gouda1/2 stick of butter1/4 cup milkYellowbird Habanero Condiment (And Blue Agave Sr …

Smoked Deviled Eggs RecipeSmoked deviled eggs are a show stopping twist on an old classic. Hard smoked eggs serve as the base for a tangy, and slightly spicy, filling. Topped with pickled jalapenos and a sprinkling of homemade BBQ seasoning, these smoked deviled eggs are a next-level flavor upgrade that you’ve simply got to try!Prep Time: 10 min  /  Total Time: 10 min  /  Servings: 12 deviled eggs Ingredients7 smoked eggs instructions in recipe notes3 Tablespoons mayonna …