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Quick Start Guide

Before You Cook

  1. Check your time - Pick from cook times below
  2. Check your meat - Fresh or thawed
  3. Check pellets - Oak loaded

By Time Available

30 Minutes or Less

Just seasoning and prep - Vacuum seal tomorrow's meat with dry rub - Prep vegetables for grilling

1 Hour

  • Vegetables only - Brussels sprouts, zucchini, onions

1.5 Hours

  • Flat iron steak - 45 min smoke + sear
  • Pork medallions - 45 min total

2-3 Hours

  • Hanger steak - Reverse sear method
  • Chicken breasts - Safe and simple

4-6 Hours

  • Brisket flat - Low and slow
  • Chuck eye steaks - Treat like ribeye
  • Honey ham - From fresh ham

All Day (8+ Hours)

  • Multiple proteins - Batch cook for the week
  • Experiment day - Try something from Tier 3

Quick Decision Tree

Feeling confident? → Tier 1 recipes (your favorites) Want to fix a bad memory? → Tier 2 recipes Feeling adventurous? → Tier 3 recipes Just need food? → Flat iron or pork medallions

Essential Prep

Always Have Ready

  • Salt & pepper (coarse)
  • Garlic powder
  • Meat thermometer
  • Backup plan (frozen pizza)

Test Protocol for New Recipes

  1. Cook ONE piece first
  2. If good, proceed with rest
  3. If not, adjust and document

References