Recent content by raegar

Hello! First time curing a belly. I got about a 10 pounder from Costco and divided it into 3 equal portions. I used LEM's Jalapeno seasoning and cure, but when I put the seasoning and cure on I only did it on the side without all of the fat (I thought that's what the directions said, but reading...

Smoked some CSR that I picked up from Costco and had rubbed with Kinder's Brown Sugar rub. Had them on my MES with hickory chips for about 4 hours, pulled them at roughly 140 degrees, then sauced and finished on the grill. Also did a side of Wicked Baked Beans, which by the way, are amazing...

Did this in just about 9 hours and stayed at a consistent 225 to 250 degrees. Use a Char-Broil Vertical Charcoal Smoker 365 with a few modifications. Very pleased with how everything turned out.

Annnnnd the finished product. So. Good.

Took just about 9 hours at a consistent 225 to 250 degrees. Currently wrapped in foil and waiting to be pulled in a little bit. Pleased with how things have turned out so far

Thanks guys. Here's a few before shots

Hey all, Kevin here. I hail from Roseville, CA, which is just outside of Sacramento and is considered suburbia capital of the world. First post, but I have been creepin' for the last few weeks. Have learned a lot already (or so I think) and will hopefully put it to the test later today with my...