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At relatives, no smoker option..what to do?
In the oven..shows the wrapping, and the gravy pan catching drippings. No mess was made. :) The corn. Half water, half buttermilk, 1/2c sugar, 1/2 salt, simmer for a bit. One of the shoulders out of the oven, still wrapped in leaves. Unwrapped..mmmm. Ready to pull after resting in... -
Pork Shoulder Taking Too Long?
<shock> Dont forget barometric pressure. ;) From STD TO 29.80, today here in Denver, its about .2d difference!!! </shock> -
At relatives, no smoker option..what to do?
This is actually what I ended up with..I stayed in familiar territory, and since this is a wrapped product, no smoke isnt a problem. Bought two 8lb shoulders..leftover are a target for this cook, although there is only 10 of us. (Bought Inlaws a Food Saver for Xmas a well, they will use it... -
Smoking in below freezing temps
Buy a welding blanket..thats what I do. Blocks the wind from everything but the bottom of the barrel, and reduces my fuel load by about 1/2 on cold days, and temps are more even as well. -
At relatives, no smoker option..what to do?
Im thinking about how to prepare a large shoulder to cook up sans smoker (or decent BBQ) here in Denver, CO at family's house. I could easily go the route of a large shoulder with a good crust of coarse salt & pepper..with liquid smoke, ginger, onions, garlics...all wrapped up in banana leaves... -
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More first time turkey advice needed ;)
DO brine it..heh.. Dont, not..not..NOT do ig? :) Always brine it. -
Newb with some questions...
I have apple smoked bacon I use, no matter what. Like you said, its another layer. :) -
More first time turkey advice needed ;)
Go ahead and brine it..dont be afraid to use a normal brine, the commercial brining wont be very aggressive at all. Do NOT, NOT..brine it. :) 15lbs will be ok, just smoke it hot, 300-325, after 140, then you can come down some if you need to stretch for time. I like apple, but hey, it wont... -
Gah! Half frozen turkey..
Thanks guys..in the deep sink, thats overflowing to the other side, with a small run of fresh water into the thaw side. -
Gah! Half frozen turkey..
Ok..so the bird where I normally buy my birds, never has em frozen, but I went on faith, got it this AM early, and now on-schedule ready to start the brine. Its 1/2 frozen! They spatch'd it for me, and all, but..dangit.. Ive had it out for 1/2hr, and dont wanna leave it out more, should I... -
Anyone have GREAT recipes for smoking Turkey?
Buy a welding blanket. ya..theyre pricey, but the good ones can take GOOD heat. During the cold months, I drape it over my firebox and barrel, and I have no probs with temps even when its cold out. In the summer, it helps as well, you'll use less coals..heck, you start out on a normal summer... -
Mac N cheese recipe
I like the BBQ-U Smoked Mac & Cheese recipe. Here is it with prime rib that I do from time to time.- gemohler
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Smoking...steak?
Greetings..first time member, again, since the meltdown. But.. Has anyone smoked steaks? Id like to try this weekend. On the menu this weekend are at least 2 large shoulders if not three in the barrel, and two stuffed trays of beef short ribs in the Bradley, and two trays of beans for...
