I adjusted my technique and got great results!

I adjusted my technique and got great results!

I tried a new technique with my gumbo recently that ended up working out really well. Normally I would always start by browning the sausage, then make the roux with the rendered fat. The problem was that the fond from the sausage would always end up burning in the roux.

This time, I browned the sausage in a separate pot, poured the fat into the Dutch oven, and then deglazed the first pot with the chicken stock which I’m going to use later. I made the roux with the rendered sausage fat and it was perfect. No burned bits.

u/Albert_Simon — 6 days ago
▲ 3 r/ToyotaHighlander+1 crossposts

Mass Airflow Sensor keeps failing

Two years ago I had an issue where my 2017 Highlander XLE wouldn’t start. After checking the codes and looking at other possible issues, I had to replace my mass airflow sensor. I recently had the same problem occur and had to replace it again. I used OEM replacement parts each time. Is this a known issue? Any idea why this would keep happening?

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u/Albert_Simon — 23 days ago

Chili’s Shanghai Wings sauce

Years ago, Chili’s offered these boneless wings with an Asian style sauce. The dipping sauce was a wasabi ranch, but I can’t tell what the wing sauce was.

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago
▲ 292 r/cajunfood

It finally came back down under 100° in Shreveport, so naturally I made a gumbo.

u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/MP5

I’ve broken two different Torx bits trying to remove the screws from this UTG monolithic rail. What is happening?

The bits just twist themselves when I attempt to remove the screws to the point of sheering off.

u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago

14” screen upgrade

I’m looking at aftermarket android screens for my wife’s 2025 SR5. Both Lexland and CarTrimHome offer 14.6” screens. Are they the same hardware? Any idea if one is better than the other?

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago

MagSafe charger pad

My wife and I just became the proud owners of a 2025 4Runner SR5. I have seen some aftermarket wireless charging pads that fit in the phone storage area. Is there a specific model that’s understood to be the best or highest quality?

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/MP5

How to disassemble Franklin binary trigger

I have been trying to take out the safety selector from my Franklin binary trigger pack, so I can swap it to a different lower. Based on the instructions and videos I’ve seen, I’m supposed to remove the hex screw from the right hand side. I checked what size Allen key I needed to use, but even when I used that, I stripped the screw and it is refusing to come out. Am I doing something wrong?

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago

Reasonably Priced Men’s Hair Stylist

Looking for recommendations for a hair stylist familiar with men’s medium to long hair. I thought I had found one but they want $60 for a haircut! Any help would be appreciated.

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago

Anyone run the SilencerCo Osprey on their ‘Pus?

I was thinking about swapping my current suppressor host (PPQ) for a Platypus. Anyone have experience using the Osprey 9? If so?’c how does it run? And more importantly, how does it look?

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago

Our family is spending Thanksgiving week at Universal. Is there an ideal itinerary for doing all the Harry Potter activities at the three different parks?

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u/Albert_Simon — 2 months ago
▲ 424 r/smoking

She’s here! This is where the fun begins.

Old Country BBQ Gravity Smoker arrived today. I’ve got a list of things to do before I start cooking on it.

  1. Install temperature gauge, Billows fan, and 5” locking casters.

  2. Season the smoke chamber by spraying with canola oil then bring up to 350° for 3-4 hours.

  3. During seasoning, check smoker for any leaks and apply high temp silicone as needed.

Should I do multiple rounds of seasoning before I cook anything? Y’all let me know if I’m forgetting something.

u/Albert_Simon — 3 months ago
▲ 0 r/homeoffice+1 crossposts

Brother mfc-l3780cdw streaking

Our Brother mfc-l3780cdw has been printing everything with huge magenta streams. I cleaned the drums, wires, and everything but it made no difference. I just changed the toner cartridge and drum and it’s still happening! What could be causing this?

u/Albert_Simon — 3 months ago
▲ 7 r/NFA

CAT MOB blast chamber size?

I couldn’t find the answer to this when searching the sub. I am looking at getting a CAT MOB for my AP5 and 300 BLK Dissent. I want to use a Night Howler with a low profile mount, but from what I’m reading I need to make sure the blast chamber has 1.5 -1.7 inches of clearance. Does anyone know the specs of the CAT MOB blast chamber using a mount like this?

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u/Albert_Simon — 3 months ago
▲ 3 r/MP5

Wolfpack Armory recessed mount on AP5 LT?

Anybody use this or similar set up? I’m looking to get a “flush” fit.

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u/Albert_Simon — 3 months ago
▲ 27 r/brisket

Thawing this 17.6 lb brisket. There is so much difference in thickness between the flat and the point, I think I’m going to to split it down the middle and cook then separately.

u/Albert_Simon — 4 months ago
▲ 48 r/smoking

Found on FB. Worth cleaning up?

I’ve been wanting to pick up one of these Old Country gravity fed models. The price is great but it needs some TLC.

u/Albert_Simon — 4 months ago
▲ 3 r/AR9

Best bufferless FRT host? Dissent, MAT9, etc?

Friend of mine wants a PCC that will be reasonable to install an FRT on. I immediately thought of the Dissent or a custom-built AR9 with the MAT9 upper since they have delayed blowback systems, but I have no experience with FRTs. Is there a platform that’s considered optimal among AR9s?

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u/Albert_Simon — 5 months ago