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I can really use some advice from you smokemasters....
At 2 different joints, I have had smoked pork belly. At one place it had a huge rib bone attached, at another, it was just big hinkin' slices. Both times it was tender and delicious.
I want to make this at home - but make it better - you...
I lost very little juice, really, only pierced 3 times. I don't think I lost that much.
My wood of choice is hickory - I really think it gives it that classic bbq flavor.
Hey Joe - I didn't make the sausage, I bought it.
I did ask the butcher about it though. All I know is that it was beef and pork, with pepper, crushed red and black, inside of a natural casing. Love the natural casing "snap." It was about 1.25" in diameter. AND VERY, VERY TASTY.
Here in Jersey...
I haven't.
But I will tell you that we had a lot left over, stored them in several dinner side sized tupperware containers and froze them.
They did freeze and reheat very well.
Thanks for the support guys! All the food is done and it was delicious
I checked the sausage at 165. I wanted to cook it more - I like my sausage more well done.
I checked again at 175 and decided to let it go to 185.
Pulled at 185. The casing was to my liking but the meat was a little...
I should probably have to re-up my membership card. I haven't smoked meat in 5 weeks. Sorry.... I've just been busy and smoking is a full day commitment.
Anyway, kinda pumped today. I've got a 5+pound flat brisket in the smoker, now wrapped for a little while but still needs heat to get it up...
Today I'm making Baked beans from SCRATCH. I am so, so tired of beans from a can when I know I can make better. Look, truthfully, I am still going to eat beans from a can - and doctor them up to taste. I am hoping these will be rich, dark and tasty.
Here is my recipe:
2 - 1# bags of Great...