Who all has smoking plans this weekend? I do! I do!

[smokingwxman]

With the fourth being on a Tuesday(yuck) and since I have to work anyways we are having a bunch of people over this weekend which means it is time for me to break out the smoker again.  

Planning on a couple of pork butts, about 3 racks of ribs, probably some jalapeno poppers(pretty much a staple for my wife and her family) and think I might try my hand at some smoked macaroni and cheese.

I'll be honest, I have not done ribs but one time.  They turned out good but with the research I'm doing on this site, I'm really leaning towards no foil.  I figure since I'll have the pork butts on already, who cares if the ribs have to be on the smoker for 6 hours.  It will already be running. 

Anyways, if anyone has any advice for the ribs(I'm probably looking at a couple racks of St. Louis ribs) I'd certainly appreciate it.  Plus I want to know what everyone else is smoking, I'm always looking for good ideas.

 

[bigdlu75]

Here in Wisconsin the 4th means everyone heads to a lake somewhere. My dad and I have one goal for this weekend, and that's to have the smoker running for as many consecutive hours as possible. On Sunday we will be doing ribs. Personally I use the 3-2-1 method with foil and always had great results, but also want to try Al's method he posted a while ago for variety. After the ribs come off we will be throwing a Brisket on that will smoke overnight for dinner on Monday. After that we are throwing some Pork Butts on to smoke over night for supper on Tuesday night. Hopefully the charcoal supply outlasts the beer supply. Happy 4th to all!

 

[mikeymjr23]

Bought a new charcoal grill/smoker this week, and I'll be seasoning it tomorrow and then smoking on Tuesday. Nothing special, just the Char-Broil 1280, but for the price I got it for, I'm happy. We're gonna spend some time while seasoning it to try and seal any major leaks that we might find.

I have a full weekend of work with this thing before even using it on Tuesday!

We're gonna be doing a Pork Shoulder again like last year, but this year, I'm doing a mixture of Hickory and Apple wood.

Can't wait! Now that I have the newer deal, hopefully I'll be doing a bit more smoking.

 

[kam59]

We will be cooking chicken, ribs, and brisket. Fishin' Fiesta BBQ competition in Freeport Texas.

 

[smokefever]

Busy weekend indeed! Ill be doing my first whole hog on Sunday

 

[smokingwxman]

That is quite the undertaking.  Hope it turns out awesome!

 

[smokingwxman]

Hickory and apple are my go to for pork.  Have had pretty good luck with it.

 

[SmokinAl]

I use hickory on just about everything, haven't decided what I'm smoking for the 4th yet!

Al

 

[phatbac]

For ribs I would smoke 6hrs only at 225. If you aren't going to foil that's ok but I would apply sauce about 30 minutes before done. This sets it up the sauce and helps adhere to the meat better. If you have honey in your sauce cook on low heat. Honey burns easy. Tastes ok but makes ribs black.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[jd76ers]

I plan on smoking a couple of racks of ribs tomorrow and a Boston Butt on Sunday or Monday. I hope everyone enjoys the 4th with family and friends

 

[noboundaries]

We'll see what I find on sale for the weekend and the 4th.

I've got 4 lbs of pork sirloin in honey char siu marinade as I type. Will smoke it in the WSM then char on the Kettle. Maybe tonight. Probably tomorrow.

 

[smokingwxman]

Well just picked up two 6+ pound pork butts for $1.99 a pound and 3 racks of ribs for $2.99 a pound.  Rub them tonight and be ready to go tomorrow morning!

 

[kingchristo]

I'm doing ribs, brisket , turkey crown and beef joint all smoked with cherry wood

 

[baylorcooker]

Walmart had their whole packer briskets for $1.96lb.  I picked up an 11# and will be smoking it on the 4th.

Joel

1 Corinthians 9:24

 

[myownidaho]

I'm doing a rack of babybacks tomorrow with grilled corn. Haven't thought much past that. We'll be in the mountains for Independence Day, so it will probably something grilled on the Weber.

 

[mneeley490]

I have an 11 lb. brisket going in my GMG right now. But for the 4th, I'm thinking I might have to try browneyesvictim's Thai Pork.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/264834/better-than-bacon

 

[phatbac]

I have just lit my Smoker and i will have 8# butt and 3 racks of baby backs going in a couple of hours!

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[hardcookin]

Going to smoke brisket tomorrow at $5.78lb [emoji]128545[/emoji] was $4.49 in the spring which I thought was bad.
Some serve weather in the northeast today. Be careful out there.

 

[cough2]

Oh man! I'm traveling will be lucky to grill burgers or dogs! But it's my mom's 90th bday party, so I guess I'm obligated. I will turn down all your invites [emoji]128540[/emoji]

But one thing did catch my eye
Phatbac, you said you will wait a couple of hours after lighting your smoker. Is that the secret I have been missing?
Perhaps I have not waited long enough before putting the meat on. Cause my temps end up going way too high. But after 3 hrs it's really steady....

Is this a common practice? What kind of a unit are you using? You may be my hero!

 

[scottma]

Just threw on a couple racks of ribs.  I have 25 Jalapeños to cut and stuff for some ABT's.  Beans will go on the smoker later and then during the cookout today I'm smoking sliders and dogs and will have a ton of toppings for the guests.  

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!!