Well, speaking for those "who can't take the heat", perhaps its more of a case of I'd rather taste the quality of the meat and the various spices and smoke then to have my taste buds overwhelmed by FIRE!!!!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it. So, looks like the smoke gods got an April Fools joke in on you. Sure does look like some great eats are going to be had in your hacienda tonight (if you can wait that long, that is).
Yea, I know what you mean, Dave. Certain spices tend to cover the natural flavors of meats, while others enhance it. A good balance of natural and enhanced flavors is usually my goal. Then, there are those times where I make the knock you socks off spicy hot cured and smoked goodies that are designed to give you a good taste of the meat and smoke, and then within a minute or less, have you wiping your brow. It's just a fun way to experience something new sometimes. This particular recipe doesn't have a strong bite at all, but you can tell the pepper is in there.
The smoke gods did seem to have had their fun at my expense on this one. I did a couple sandwiches already for breakfast, and I just finished two more for a mid afternoon snack while I get ready to do some smoker tending with a pair of spares for tonight. At least I know this smoke won't run me into the wee hours of the night, and we can sit down for a timely and delicious dinner. Nope, could't wait that long, besides, I had the ribs thawing in the fridge for a couple days, and today's my last chance for another smoke until Wed the 6th.
Wow what a stubborn little brisket..it also plays out for me the same way.. when i figure times for a meal i hit the nasty stalls. Great looking finished brisky and another fantastic Q-View.
Thanks, it does happen sometimes...you just never know when the stall(s) from hell will greet you.
Looks like some good eats.
Oh, man, it
was...uh,
IS good eats!
Eric,
That looks absolutely Fabulous---kinda typical for you actually!
I started a thread about that "preview / error message" problem---Kinda destroys our method of being careful when downloading pics, huh.
Thanks for the ride & the great Qview!
Bear
Thanks Bear, that preview and qoute button issue was weird. I was surprised that I can quote today. The funny thing about not being able to preview is that I decided to just load all the pics and hold off with any text until all th epics were up. It's working out fine that way since late last night.
You're welcome for the drool-view...always a pleasure to share a good smoke with my buddies!
WOW that freakin bark is awesome. You always seem to outdo yourself each time you smoke something. I have a packer in the fridge right now. It's a big one, a little over 14 lbs. It's going on the smoker this weekend or the first of next week when my son & his gf visit. I think I will separate it before I smoke it, because I want burnt ends & it seems easier if it's apart first.
Thanks Al...hey, I don't know about always outdoing myself, but I guess I do so many different things from one month to the next, and mix things up so much along the way that it gives me alot of time to think over what I can with my next hunka meat. There never seems to be a dull moment once the smoker is fired up, and the wife and kids never know what's coming next, so it keeps them guessing sometimes. It makes meals more fun that way, I think. The smokes sometimes keep me on my toes, too.
Yep, I feel the same way about pre-smoke seperation for BE's. It does whack some stall time off the smoke, too. I'm surprised my wife and kids didn't ask where the burnt ends were...this is the first time I smoked a full packer without them for a very long time. The thing is, I really miss the pulled point, and now that I got another taste for it, it'll hard to spend the extra time to make the BE's....man, decisions, decisions.
Thanks everyone! Been a great ride and a good time sharing it with ya!
Eric
