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@Brokenhandle "loose meat" so Iowa of you. Trying to get outdoor cooking to keep the boy off the tv. I can play ball etc while cooking. Side note, was a trailer around here that a guy made me a deal. Try the loose meat sandwich, if i don't lie it i don't pay. Think he may have retired but I...
HI!
I would do 2 things?
1 Tenderize the meat with a meat tenderizer,
If you do not have one?
Use a fork with many pricks in it, like 4 pronks.
beat the crap out of it and repeat it after doing both sides.
2 Dry brine or marinate the meat.
Dry brine will break down some of the meat, while...
Chicken is here with the recipe and video
https://archeryrob1.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/lunch-meat-homemade/
I took the allspice and cloves out based on the wifes comments and then it was plain and she didn't eat it. Its going back in.
Lebanon on that blog too.
That's a great point , and one I completely overlooked . I processed my own , so my 50 / 50 comment above was straight , lean deer meat to ground pork butt .
I bet you're right .
Wow that looks awesome! Some beautiful plating. A local Wagyu rancher just opened up a Wagyu meat market. To $$ for me. He did give me a couple flanken ribs to try.
...area to work with. I usually keep the hot coals in the middle and leave a cooler zone on the sides. The overhanging area is great for letting meat rest or moving something off the direct heat while I cook something else. It works really well when grilling different types of meat that all have...
It is.. they have a heluva meat and seafood counter... they are more into local produce and off brand products... You think Publix stays packed... Wholly chit you should see these stores...
I use this in the Coleman cooler i posted above. It's great for keeping food off the bottom and separated for circulation.
https://www.ikea.com.tw/en/products/kitchen-accessories/kitchen-interior-organisers/variera-art-40164075
I've posted a few opinions about the meat prices at Costco and Sams in regard to the membership fees. IMO its just not worth it, but if you had a great steak, than I say keep doin' it!
...been telling folks for years that the best eating critter on earth is a calf elk. They average 300-350lbs on the hoof so you do get plenty of meat. Plus they are easier to get out of the woods that a full grown elk. Second best meat would be a yearling elk that weighs in around 400-450lbs...
↑This absolutely can't be stressed enough.↑
A dual probe therm is a must,one for the meat and one for smoker temp and the probe monitoring the smoker temp should be capable of hi/lo temp alarm.