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    Weber Kettle, Smokin’ Tex 1400, Lynx 27” Pro Gas Grill w/ rotisserie

    Weber Kettle, Smokin’ Tex 1400, Lynx 27” Pro Gas Grill w/ rotisserie
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    Pastrami

    Here's the pics. This was my best one yet. Tried a couple of variations. Technique was from one book, spice rub from another. Instead of 3 day brine went 5 1/2 days, big brisket and instead of rinsing, I submerged it in fresh water for 24 hours. then 36 hours in fridge for pellicle formation.
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    Scotch Find at Total Wine & More

    My two faves... Balvenie Double Wood & Lagavulin 16 year
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    Pastrami

    thanks for the feedback, never had Katz pastrami. Hell, never been to New York. My baseline is Carnegie brand from Central Market in Plano TX. Guess traditional is tried and true!!
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    Pastrami

    Revisiting Pastrami from scratch. got to wondering about internal temp. Per my two books on Charcuterie, both say smoke to 150. But how would treating it like BBQ and going to 190 work. Smoking to 150 then further braising or steaming to fall apart stage seems to be the preferred method aka Katz...
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    Eye of Round?

    Cooking that to the temp you're suggesting, it's going to be tough. If it was me I'd spend a little more and get a whole top or bottom sirloin. Our local Sams has CAB Choice cryovac sirloin roasts. Mighty tasty. Either way, slice 'em really thin.
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    Crazy Kroger sale

    Yep, this gives meaning to the grocer term, "loss leader"!!
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    Crazy Kroger sale

    Shoulda posted this last week, but for all in the DFW area (perhaps beyond), Kroger is offering CAB, USDA Choice bone-in Rib-Eye for the insane price of $4.77/lb. Sale ends Tuesday. Bought a 3 rib for my neighbor and the whole rib for myself @ 22+ lbs. Will make 3 standing rib roasts out of it...
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    New to me - SmokinTex 1400

    you sly dog...LOL I did buy the cart and love it. Has two fold-out shelves. You will really enjoy the 1400. I (almost) feel guilty about not tending a fire for 8 to 14 or more hours. Though I will probably buy another stick burner b4 I go to the eternal pit in the sky.1400 makes tremendous...
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    Pastrami

    Pics of the latest Pastrami. the first is the inspector approving of the point half of the brisket LOL
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    Prime Rib Calendar (My Favorite Smokes)

    Bear, would you reveal your rub for your beast's? Thanks!!
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    Prime Rib Calendar (My Favorite Smokes)

    good lookin' PR's!! Here is one I did, posted it here sometime ago but here it is again. I brush mine with EVOO, then a heavy coating of: Kosher Salt, Lawry's Season Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, touch of Garlic Powder, lots of Herbs de Provence and a touch of Cayenne Pepper, then in to the...
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