Smoking Meat Questions and Discussion

[MLawrence]

I tried something new today, I cooked a brisket hot and fast. Started out at 16 pounds before the trim, and was placed on the smoker at 6 am. It finished at 2:30 pm. The temp of the smoker was between 275-325 using hickory splits. Then the brisket rested in a 170 degree oven for two hours. Probably the best brisket I smoked, since even the flat was juicy.

 

[motorcy90]

does anyone know if there is any real difference in the Pit Boss combo grills available from Menards/Lowes/Walmart?? might pick one of those up before next spring..

 

[cycloner29]

I tried something new today, I cooked a brisket hot and fast. Started out at 16 pounds before the trim, and was placed on the smoker at 6 am. It finished at 2:30 pm. The temp of the smoker was between 275-325 using hickory splits. Then the brisket rested in a 170 degree oven for two hours. Probably the best brisket I smoked, since even the flat was juicy.

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Nice bark on that!

 

[MLawrence]

Nice bark on that!

My wife really likes bark, so I try to make sure that looks good before I wrap. That is also why I use butcher paper instead of foil.

 

[Tailg8er]

does anyone know if there is any real difference in the Pit Boss combo grills available from Menards/Lowes/Walmart?? might pick one of those up before next spring..

I got a Pitt Boss 820 "Pro Series" from Lowe's last summer and love it. I'm not entirely sure what the specific differences are, but when I looked at each in person this one seemed a lot better quality. Just more solid, looks/feels better, and I think it has a couple features the others might not.

 

[Gonzo]

I tried something new today, I cooked a brisket hot and fast. Started out at 16 pounds before the trim, and was placed on the smoker at 6 am. It finished at 2:30 pm. The temp of the smoker was between 275-325 using hickory splits. Then the brisket rested in a 170 degree oven for two hours. Probably the best brisket I smoked, since even the flat was juicy.

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Did you wrap?

 

[clonebb]

Smoked this bird yesterday. No brining, injected with a butter maple syrup combo. Onion, apple and orange in the cavity. Turned out moist and delicious.

 

[MLawrence]

Did you wrap?

Yes, about 6 hours in with butcher's paper. I also spritzed every hour starting 3 hours in with a combo of water, white vinegar, and hot sauce. I can't really say what the measurements were.

 

[Tailg8er]

Did you wrap?

TWSS

 

[cstrunk]

The 21 lb bird was a PITA but turned out delicious! Prepared the same as the turkey from yesterday, but I cooked at 325F the whole time. Worked great and only took about 3 hrs 15 mins.

Happy Thanksgiving y'all!

 

[CarlHungus]

Smoked ribs and mac & cheese today on my new pellet smoker. Both turned out great

 

[Gonzo]

Smoked ribs and mac & cheese today on my new pellet smoker. Both turned out great

Back ribs?

 

[CarlHungus]

Back ribs?

Spare; did the ol' 3-2-1 method.

 

[Gonzo]

Spare; did the ol' 3-2-1 method.

Nice. Yep that's the method I use for back ribs but adjust it to 2-2-1.

 

[cycloner29]

I started doing the CW method of hot and fast. 275 for 2 hours, added brown sugar and pats of butter to St. Louis ribs one time. Added maple syrup and apple juice another. Wrap them good and tightwith foil and take the to IT to about 200 which was around 1.5 hours. Turn out great each time.

 

[CNECloneFan]

I have a masterbuilt electric smoker, not disappointed at all.

I bought a Masterbuilt, and loved it until the electronics went bad. I bought a new panel, and it worked fine for a few months and then it went bad.

Hopefully they have improved.

 

[Gonzo]

I started doing the CW method of hot and fast. 275 for 2 hours, added brown sugar and pats of butter to St. Louis ribs one time. Added maple syrup and apple juice another. Wrap them good and tightwith foil and take the to IT if around 200. Turn out great each time. View attachment 79356

That's great, but have you started to think about gaining an initial appreciation for the all-out amazingness of white bean chili?

 

[Isualum13]

For anyone interested. At thermoworks.com their classic thermopen instant read meat thermometer is 25% off today. Orders will arrive by Christmas.

I own many of their products and they are excellent. The classic isnt as good as the mk4 but its also half the cost of the mk4 today.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

For anyone interested. At thermoworks.com their classic thermopen instant read meat thermometer is 25% off today. Orders will arrive by Christmas.

I own many of their products and they are excellent. The classic isnt as good as the mk4 but its also half the cost of the mk4 today.

I bought an MK4 a couple years ago for $20 off. Great tool

 

[TruClone]

Interesting concept. With the holes in the firebox, I have doubts on how this would work in drizzly weather.

I bought this around Christmas 2019. There are no holes in the firebox, it is sealed to maximize heat. I love it, very versatile in how you can use it.