Man, I remember reading about this years ago and thinking it was nuts, then I tried it with a chuck roast cut thin and it actually worked fine. The trick is you gotta cook it lower than you think at first so the middle isn't raw, then crank it at the end for the crust. Timing during a rush would be a nightmare though, that part I don't doubt.

you mean you actually saw a RAT running along the fence line? oh man @tyler_white42 that is my actual nightmare. i would have lost it, i freak out just seeing a mouse in the garage. that weight sensitive feeder idea is genius though, i never even knew those existed. i think i'm gonna have to look into one because i'm pretty sure the regular birds around here are already spoiled enough, they don't need to compete with the rodents anyway. i bet the rats were like "free buffet thanks guys" and just moved in. your whole routine sounds way more controlled now, i might copy that exact plan.