Rack of Pork-Heavy Q-view cause I rememberd the SD Card

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garyinmd

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Teebob started a thread here a couple of weeks ago on a Rack of Pork he picked up, ironically I picked up the same cut and was going to ask the group what to do with it when I seen his post (http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/112566/smoking-a-rack-of-pork-qview-added).  I already had a chuckie on the smoker that day so he took the lead and since others have followed.  Last Sunday put the rack on the NB side firebox I got from Craigslist, cleaned up and modded, only second time I used it, first time with no rain (http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/112814/finally-done-with-nb#post_710157).

Here is the beast I'm talking about.

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Out of the package, meat side view.

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Removed the membrane then decided to do things a bit different.  Because some family members were going to be gone really did not need the whole rack, cut off each end so I could have some chops later and also trimmed the meat off the bone so I could fry up and put in the beans later.  (chops and trimmings in background)

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1st pic is the rack and trimmings with a coat of JH pecan rub,  2nd pic you can see where I trimmed out the meat next to the bone for the trimmings.  3rd pick is the chops from both ends for a later meal.  Wrapped up meat and into the fridge for a nights rest.

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Took out of fridge Sunday and put on counter to warm up while I got the smoker ready to go, 2nd pic is the trimmings.

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NB offset ready for 1st smoke with no rain in the forecast.  Got the probes setup ready to go.

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Shaker box loaded and lit.  Using pecan chunks only this trip.

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Here is everything on the smoker, rack above pan to catch juice, trimmings in small foil pan and taters.

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Well every thing on smoker getting happy, what to do.  OH DAMN, how rude of me, I forgot to introduce to my new best friend.  Found one of these in the store yesterday, jumped in my cart, what's a fella to do? 
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When I started I wanted all the probes on the smoker grate to check temp's side to side.  1 1/2 hours into the smoke I opened it up and inserted the probe in the rack.  Trimmings were looking good so I removed them then shut the lid so I did not loose much heat.  I was pretty happy, the NB came back up to temp quicker than I thought it would.

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Left the lid shut until the meat was at 145 deg, wanted to try the reverse sear so put grate over the coals, next two pics show sear.

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Internal came up to 149 pretty quick and sear looked good so into foil and cooler, next 3 pics.

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I always use a smoke log so I can remember, repeat or make changes if needed.  (useful with new best friend above).  I usually get busy and don't get every 1/2 hour filled in which is what the sheet is set up for but still good reference.

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Next 4 pics are money shot.  Never did one of these in the MES so I can not compare but this thing came out looking great.

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I know I should not tease the bears but here ya go Bear.

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Here's the spread for the evening.

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Chef's plate.  If you look at the top of the picture you can see a knife, like the others said it was not needed.

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First real smoke on the SFB I was pretty happy, temps held good side to side and recovery was better than I thought (outside temps in mid 50's).  Only thing I would change is to put the trimmings in a pan and crisp up a bit more, they were not as done as I would have liked them but did change the taste of the beans.

Thanks for looking.

Gary
 
Id like a plate of that please. Looks great.
 
Id like a plate of that please. Looks great.
Thanks bmudd
 


Awesome!! Those sliced pics look amazing. I still haven't found one of those pork racks yet.
Thanks teez, never seen them before Costco got them a couple weeks ago, stopped on way home from work Wed and picked up another for the freezer.  Never know.

Gary
 
Looks awesome, gary!

We we ate ours I did not slice the whole thing, as it is just Mrs. scooper and I.  I took my leftover piece, filleted the bones off, sprinkled the top with rub, and grilled them till they were brown.  Yummy appetizer!

Then I took the eye and sliced it into 1/4" thick breakfast slices.  Perfect for an English Muffin. 
 
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Now thats sure is one fine looking plate of food you have there Gary. I have done a couple of those racks and they make for some good eats.
 
Gary, now THAT is impressive.  What a wonderful job, and it's almost a primer on exactly how to make perfection.  Outstanding work.  Congrats!
 
You've inspired me: 1. I am joining Costco. 2. I am going to fix the leaks in my side-by-side el cheapo with foil. 3. I also use a spreadsheet log and don't quite hit all the blanks. :) 
 
Wow, great lookin rack.  We all love a great lookin rack 
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Great job on that beast! I too have never seen a cut like that before now. Nice find a great pics, thanks!  Don't remember seeing these the last couple years at Costco, stopped and got another for the freezer.

John
Great work, your really organized thats impressive on its own.But it looks really good on the plate as as well.  Thanks Moikel, for sure the longest post I have done.  I had my fingers crossed the whole time I would not get to the last screen and have the site or computer lock up.
Awesome looking meal. The nearest Costco is 1 1/2 hours away, but I may have to take a drive.  Thanks Al, make sure they have them and time for a road trip. 
Looks awesome, gary!

We we ate ours I did not slice the whole thing, as it is just Mrs. scooper and I.  I took my leftover piece, filleted the bones off, sprinkled the top with rub, and grilled them till they were brown.  Yummy appetizer!

Then I took the eye and sliced it into 1/4" thick breakfast slices.  Perfect for an English Muffin.  scooper, I think that is what is nice about these, there are multiple options for smoking and what to due with left overs.
man o man that looks great.. Nice job bet it was tasty  tyotrain, most meat seems to get even better in the fridge for a few days, had another one last night and it was great.
Looks fantastic!  I need to find a rack of pork now.....  Hmm, another rack comment.  Thanks
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Now thats sure is one fine looking plate of food you have there Gary. I have done a couple of those racks and they make for some good eats. 
Gary, now THAT is impressive.  What a wonderful job, and it's almost a primer on exactly how to make perfection.  Outstanding work.  Congrats!
Thanks mballi, Frosty, makes ya wonder if they are popular why they only have them during the holidays.  Maybe we should all send a email and demand them year round.
You've inspired me: 1. I am joining Costco. 2. I am going to fix the leaks in my side-by-side el cheapo with foil. 3. I also use a spreadsheet log and don't quite hit all the blanks. :)   I need the spreadsheet, cant read my own hand writing and dont remember what I did yesterday.
Thanks again everyone
 
Aw right...another rack of pork. Looks great with the sear. I did one a few months back from Costco but just straight smoker. Was excellent and I wish they had them all the time. I picked one up yesterday to do for Thanksgiving. Just gonna be me & the GF at a cabin on the river so no turkey planned. Seems Costco only has them around holidays...Easter, Thanksgiving and hopefully Christmas.
 
Looks great!

Also a blast from the past.  I haven't seen one of those little keggers for years.  Wasn't it Hamms that sold them way back when?

Good luck and good smoking.
 
Aw right...another rack of pork. Looks great with the sear. I did one a few months back from Costco but just straight smoker. Was excellent and I wish they had them all the time. I picked one up yesterday to do for Thanksgiving. Just gonna be me & the GF at a cabin on the river so no turkey planned. Seems Costco only has them around holidays...Easter, Thanksgiving and hopefully Christmas.
Thanks Chef, I just seen them a couple of weeks ago at our Costco although we only go every couple of weeks.  It actually looked good just with the straight smoker but had the reverse sear in my head so went with the plan.  Cabin on the river for the holiday sounds good, still think we should bombard Costco with emails to stock all the time.  That being said $3.99 per pound I can find a lot of other meats to smoke.
 
Looks great!

Also a blast from the past.  I haven't seen one of those little keggers for years.  Wasn't it Hamms that sold them way back when?

Good luck and good smoking.
Thanks Venture, there have been different ones over the years, last I seen Heineken had one in aluminum.  Did the per ounce math and cans are still a lot cheaper but not as much fun and less bragging rights.

Gary
 
 
Gary *sniff* you done me proud, man!!!  
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Looks damn good.  I'm doing up another one right now, will get posted shortly.

And I picked up 4 more at Costco this a.m.!!!!

Great job!
 
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