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That time my uncle used the moon as a BBQ timer
Back in the 90s, my uncle would smoke brisket for hours based on the moon's position. One night, he fell asleep and we ended up with charcoal, but he called it extra crispy. How did we ever trust instincts over gadgets back then?
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cameron9567mo ago
Trust that moon method less than my cheap digital timer. Modern gadgets exist for a reason.
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tyler_young7mo ago
I read this article once about how people used to cook by watching the sun or the moon before clocks were common. Like, sailors would use star positions to track time at night. It kind of makes sense your uncle used the moon, even if it was a risky move for a brisket. That whole "extra crispy" thing is a classic save for burnt food. Makes you wonder how many meals were totally ruined by clouds rolling in.
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cameron9567mo ago
lol doubt anyone actually starved from moon-based cooking fails. talk about first world problems for ancient times.
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avery2607mo ago
Yeah, the "first world problems for ancient times" line got me. I read this thing about medieval monks who had to time their night prayers. They'd use star patterns called nocturnals, but cloudy nights messed up their whole schedule. Makes you think about how many burnt loaves of bread or overcooked stews were just blamed on bad luck. Honestly, using the moon for a brisket sounds like a recipe for disaster, but I guess you work with what you have.
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