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I had to do a lot of fiddling before I figured out how to get my AMNPS and my MES to get along. This is what I do:
I load up the AMNPS with 15 oz. of pellets and stick it in the oven at 300F while I'm getting the smoker ready. It usually spends 20-30 minutes in there. Then I pull it out and...
Did you bag the eggs or cook them directly in the water? I found that the amount of white that sticks and cooks is reduced when I put them directly in the water bath.
BTW, this method makes Eggs Benny a snap.
+1 on the finishing sauce. I call it "after-brining" because the effects are similar. Also, leaving a bit more fat in the mix when you pull the pork will help ensure it doesn't dry out when reheating.
One bonus to doing it ahead of time is that smoke flavor intensifies and spreads evenly...
I was born and raised in Mississippi, but I had never heard of these until I saw a recipe on the internet.
The idea of making one in the smoker is much more interesting to me than the crock pot, though. I may have to try it. Personally, I'd put it directly on the rack with a pan underneath to...
I used to use a Weber kettle for everything. The results were great, but the effort was Herculean. I often resorted to foiling it and throwing it in the oven after several hours. There's plenty of debate as to what temperature you should do this. I'd say 170°F if you can wait that long, but I've...
With all the threads about rubbing and injecting you pick this one to slip into the gutter? Seriously?
Anyway, I said 9 and up, because the bigger ones tend to be the ones that have less of the fat cap trimmed off. It's important when you smoke cap-down.
Check out the MES Hot Mods thread for several different DIY smoke generators:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=87723
Personally, I think the best way to smoke poultry is upright, at high temp (275 for the MES). Everybody loves crispy skin, and you'll have no problem keeping a...
I think he's saying it's not a "real" smoker because it's not a stick burner.
I humbly disagree. I had to wait a week and a half for dry enough weather to fire up my new MES, and the results were fantastic. I can get good flavor, good texture, and yes, even a smoke ring with it - it's real...
Great job! The results speak for themselves. Pastrami is one of my two favorite deli meats (prosciutto is the other), and it God's gift to sandwiches. I myself love a pastrami reuben (which your sandwich is close to). As a suggestion for your corned beef experiments, make sure there is juniper...
I foil everything but poultry (gotta have that crispy skin). I didn't always. It isn't essential, but it sure helps in the moisture department. It can really hurt your bark if you do it too early, though.
As others are saying, 50% raw weight is probably a good place to start; your efficiency will often be better (especially if you inject or braise in juices), but it's better to end up with extra than run out. With Boston butts I actually tend to run ~60%, but that's beside the point.
When you...
Turbinado is surprisingly easy to find these days. I've seen it in all the grocery stores I frequent now.
The difference between "raw" sugar and brown sugar is in the processing. Raw sugars are simply less refined, i.e., they retain more of the character of sugar cane, namely the molasses...
Good point. It could be an unpleasant surprise for somebody hoping to catch an hour nap after the smoke. Man, do I hate going back to DST.
I wouldn't have a problem with DST if it was year-round. But time changes are a terrible idea. There was a study in 1998 that concluded there was a 17%...