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To cover with bacon or not, that is the question.
Results: Went with klutzy's brine, smoked to 145 internal spritzing with apple cider vinegar every so often, let it rest for over an hour and the roast was excellent! Not at all dry and it was beautifully medium rare on the inside. I think I need to mess with my rub a bit as it was a bit... -
To cover with bacon or not, that is the question.
Thanks Mark! I'll let you know if we have success. -
To cover with bacon or not, that is the question.
Thanks for the advice. Any brine recipes you can recommend? -
To cover with bacon or not, that is the question.
Smoking a venison roast this weekend for the first time and considering wrapping the roast in bacon to baste the roast and prevent drying out. Also planning on stuffing with a few pieces to keep the inside moist. Concerned whether the bacon wrap will impede the smoke penetration in the meat... -
Brisket strike out
Ah so you feel my pain. I like the unit for the most part but yes, many short comings. I had an expanded metal charcoal basket made, using steel plates for baffle and heat shield across, and have sealed some with high temp silicone. Although much of my silicone has peeled off. I cook pretty much... -
Brisket strike out
Keeping the temps lower in the smoker certainly could be it. I have a brinkmann trailmaster limited edition offset stick burner and find I keep my temps on the north side of 250-275. Next time I'll try for closer to 225. Cost of brisket here is pretty high so I hate when it doesn't turn out... -
Brisket strike out
I have probably done 4-5 brisket flats and they have all turned out with good flavor but pretty dry. I can't find full packers around me and I am wondering if that is why, lack of fat. Most have had a decent fat cap but I wonder if the internal fat in a point helps out the flat. Anyway, my major... -
Thermapen? Not an option... recommendation on cheaper instant read thermometers
Great responses. Thanks to all!- barkerb
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- Forum: Meat Thermometers
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Thermapen? Not an option... recommendation on cheaper instant read thermometers
I am not really interested in shelling out the cash for a Thermapen. I get that it might be a great tool but I just cant justtify the cost right now. Does anyone have any recommendations for a quality instant read thermometer under $30? I know there are a bunch at every Target, WalMart, etc...- barkerb
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- Forum: Meat Thermometers
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Refueling and Maintaining Termperatures
This is all great advice. Pellet, I feel you on the "over-modifying" before the first smoke. I did the same, hoping to avoid some of the issues others with the TMLE have encountered, but I think in the end it actually hurt me by not knowing what specific item causes any certain issue. Also...- barkerb
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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Refueling and Maintaining Termperatures
I have a Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition that I am trying to work the kinks out on longer smokes. I have done many modifications including building a charcoal basket, placing steel plates in to act as tuning plates and a damper, and sealing all the gaps with high temp caulk. I typically...- barkerb
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- Forum: Charcoal Smokers
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Smoking in the home of the chicken wing
Hello from Buffalo, NY! A novice smoker here looking to share ideas and, most importantly, learn from the pros. I have been cooking on an electric Master Forge bullet-style vertical smoker for 2 years and fell in love with smoke. My wife recently hooked me up with a Brinkmann Trailmaster...
