Beef Rib Roast w/ A-MAZE-N Italian Spice Pellets

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mneeley490

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Okay, I like hanging out all day near the fire & smoke as much as the next guy. But sometimes you've got other things to do, and it's nice to throw a roast in the MES30 and take it out in a few hours when it hits 135°.

This 5 lb. roast took less than 4 hours at 250°. Rub was just a standard Montreal Steak Seasoning with an Italian herb blend added. It's sitting in the makings for Chef Jimmy J's Smokey Aus Jus, and I used some of Todd's Italian Spice pellets in my mailbox mod for the first time. OMG!!! What a heavenly smell comes from those pellets!! I can't believe I haven't tried them sooner. The dog was salivating, and the neighbors outside were all looking up in my direction. I will definitely be ordering more. Lemans reported that he used it on smoked cheese, and that just sounds fabulous.

The roast is resting right now, while I finish up the au jus. I'll follow up with some sliced pics and a taste report later.


 
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Sliced. Sorry, the color on my phone camera never seems to get the deep pinks and reds inside my kitchen. It was actually better looking than the pics.





And btw, the au jus was just smoked ambrosia. I could eat it all by itself.

And the Italian Spice pellets certainly kicked up the flavor several notches. Almost otherworldly.
 
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Plate looks awesome!!! I am not sold on flavored pellets. It's hard enough finding quality ones that won't leave a residue. 
 
Wow !!  Nice Job it all look Delicious 
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Gary
 
I have been debating trying the Italian spice as well as the Garlic Spice. Now with your confirmation that it adds a new level of flavor i am going to have to swing by after work soon and bug him. (Great part about only living a couple miles from his shop)
 
Looks fantastic.

I use Italian spice on salmon and some cured meats.

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I just looked, I am out.     Damn
 
Thanks, guys. The leftovers will be sandwiches tomorrow. And I saved some of the au jus. We'll see how the Italian Spice carries over.
 
Finally got around to making French dip sandwiches with the leftovers. That smokey au jus is just so dang good, and the Italian spices did carry over in that, more than the meat itself. But that's okay. I bet it would make a great soup base.

Again, I apologize for the lighting that doesn't bring out the reds and pinks. Believe me, it looked so much better in person.


 
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