StarSurfer55 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 I buy most of my flats from Costco and am still seeing some variation in tenderness (grade is not necessarily an indication of tenderness). For my convenience, I usually put my briskets on at 10 pm at 220 then when they hit 160 or so (usually around 6-7 am), I wrap in paper and increase the temp to 275. I reach 205-207 around 9-10 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Sorry, i need to correct. I rarely buy full packers. Usually I buy flats. I am looking at moving to full packers as the cost per pound is much lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Smoked a pork loin roast. It took way longer than expected but probably because of using the pan with the beer under it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 8:32 AM, smokinjoe said: I purchase prime full packers from Costco and every single one has been great. I run my briskets hot. =/>275 for entire smoke. 6-7 hrs from on to eating for 13 pounder. Time varies just due to time I leave it resting while I get the sides ready. Same. It's just the Missus and I, so I look for smaller ones, but most of them are 11+ lbs in our neck of the woods. Do you trim much fat off them? I tend to trim a lot of the fat between the flat & point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I smoked a couple small point and flat corned beef. Only thing as a rub was fresh ground pepper...maybe a bit too much. I figured it already had enough salt. Smoked at 225 till they stalled around 160, wrapped them in a foil pan with some beef tallow and a little bourbon and some stout beer. Brought them up to 203 and then put inside in a toaster oven and held at 150 for a couple hours. The taste was awesome but the texture wasn't like a regular smoked brisket or even a crock pot corned beef. Was a lot firmer. Had a definite pastrami flavor. I think I'm going to try and slice it really thin and try and steam it for dinner tomorrow night. The smoking wood was oak from a barrel aged Manhattan barrel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Took what was left of the flat, sliced as thin as I could, and steamed it. Was like really good pastrami. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Argentine chorizo and morcilla. Dunno if there are any blood sausage fans here but, oh my, there's nothing better! Unless maybe it's sweetbreads! The chimmichurri was all wrong though. Can't have it all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 12/9/2022 at 5:32 PM, Skinsfan1311 said: Poor Man's brisket, yesterday. What exactly makes this poor man's brisket? I think I'd pay a lot for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 7 minutes ago, scratchline said: What exactly makes this poor man's brisket? I think I'd pay a lot for that. Thanks! It's a Chuck roast. They used to be cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just got a butt off the egg. Some good pulled pork tonight with a nice pour. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Can't wait to roll the Yoder out...its still like winter here around Chicago...I'm a fair weather smoker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 30 minutes ago, jvd99 said: Can't wait to roll the Yoder out...its still like winter here around Chicago...I'm a fair weather smoker Same here. It was mid 70s here in GA. this afternoon. Took the boat out for a spin while the smoker was working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Smoked some baby backs to celebrate Opening Day. I've cooked some pretty darn good ribs in my day, but I think these are my best yet. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Double smoked Easter ham. I had some BT bourbon cream and cold brew while making this delightful treat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShoulder Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I love BT bourbon cream and coffee. Have it at least a couple of times a week, even if I'm not grilling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I was, (am) feeling lazy today and gave the Akorn Auto Kamado an easy workout today. She held temp beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 As good as I can get to a real Chicago dog. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Another Sunday, another smoker day. Last weekend I smoked chicken legs, a 4lb pork belly, a couple ribeyes, and a NY strip. That was pretty much a whole week of lunches and dinners. Today, I threw on a couple HUGE ribeyes and smoked them on 225 till they hit about 100. Cranked it up and seared them off to medium rare. Mrs. Clueby and I didn't even finish one of them for dinner. Had a barrel aged Manhattan while cooking and with dinner. Used the barrel it aged in to smoke the meat. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Got my Yoder YS640 late last fall and only had 2 cooks in it. Rolled it out yesterday for the first smoke of 2023. I’ve nailed wings countless times on my WSM, so I thought they’d be a snap on a pellet grill. Welp, they turned out looking nice in the picture but we’re overcooked and tough. Learned some lessons though. Still a novice on the Yoder. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 haven't done a brisket in a while so I did one this weekend. A 9 lb flat from Costco. I put it on at 10 pm Friday night at 220. It was at 170 at 7 am the following morning. Wrapped it in butcher paper and then turned the temp up to 275. It hit 206 at Noon. Let it rest for 2 h then sliced it. Turned out well. One thing I did change was I used Meat Church Holy cow rub rather than the Black and Tan rub. I like the latter but the Rosemary can be too strong. I really like the Holy Cow and will use it in the future. Paired it with a Jacob's Creek rum finished cab-shiraz blend that we picked up on our recent trip to Australia. IT was nice and the rum influence was very subtle but it tended to be sweeter than we liked. Opened a bottle of the Scotch Whiskey finished wine (same blend/source) and liked it much better with the brisket. I have found a source of both of these in the US. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I don't know how you guys have the self control for photos. I'm always halfway through eating before taking a photo even pops in my head. I got some fat strips from Costco and did 1 1/2 hour at 180 on the Traeger and then did a reverse sear and butter baste on the stop. Best strips I've ever made. Paired with baked potatoes, sautéed asparagus, and a Venge cab on Saturday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 23 hours ago, BigRich said: I don't know how you guys have the self control for photos. I'm always halfway through eating before taking a photo even pops in my head. I got some fat strips from Costco and did 1 1/2 hour at 180 on the Traeger and then did a reverse sear and butter baste on the stop. Best strips I've ever made. Paired with baked potatoes, sautéed asparagus, and a Venge cab on Saturday. I tend to forget to snap photos often. Mostly with my short cook items. I don't have as much of an issue with my long cooks (Ribs, Pork butt, brisket). BTW, it is snowing today in SW Michigan. Spring, what Spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Work from home day today so threw a few racks on the egg. That perfect mahogany we really like on our ribs! Edited April 28, 2023 by Jam Pic format 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Lamb chops for me.....steak for the Missus. Reverse seared on the kettle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 4/16/2023 at 7:50 PM, smokinjoe said: As good as I can get to a real Chicago dog. Did better. Marconi Sport Peppers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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