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Hey guys,I'm planning to smoke some homemade brats in the near future, so obviosly I needed to do my research.I understand I need to add a teaspoon of cure # 1 for every 5# of meat,The questions I have are ..1- Can I add the cure directy to the meat or do I need to dilute it in a little water...
I'm actually suprised they came out too smokey(crazy talk!! ) .Sounds like you did everything right.Diddo regarding the AMNPS,that thing really does a great job.But for now, I agree with the other posters regarding hickory.Go get your self some apple or maple chips and do the ole 3-2-1 or 2-2-2...
Here ya go..http://masterbuilt.com/videos.html Its at the bottom of the page. I could be wrong but it's my understanding that the new MB already have the retro kit installed.
I think I'm going to try pops wet brine for curing my BB. After it is done soaking in the brine,do I need to rinse off, pat dry with paper towels, and throw a fan on it to form a pellicle?
Correct,once it's wrapped in foil the smoke can't reach the meat, so you would be wasting wood. Your right on target time wise,my briskets usually take about 4-5 hours tops.Once its wrapped in foil the IT will rise quickly.
Hey fish,AWSOME lookin BB.I too have the same setup(MES 40 w/AMNPS) and use bearcarver recipe for bacon.Man o Man,you just cant go wrong with that combo. I agree with your comment to rbranster.. FREE BELLIES, lucky bastard.
Good idea to raise the smoker, but I dont think moving the control box will be needed.The newer models come with a RF controller which, I believe, has all the same functions.I'm sure some one will come along and correct me if I'm wrong.
CJ, thanks for the advice.
I'm looking at the smoker now and have a few more questions:
1 - Assuming that I'm going to smoke a Boston Butt, should the vent be open or closed; The AMNPS needs plenty of air so,fully open.
2 - Do I need to use the water bowl; Yes,but you dont have to put water...
Hey neibor! That is some meaty lookin bacon,looks great.I never had jowl bacon,what a great idea! I'm going to try it it. I take it you got it from kolb bros? How much per pound?
The meatier it is,the more ham like it will be.There is no way around that.My first bacon attempt using a belly had so much meat to fat ratio ,I was a bit dissapointed.It still was very good but ham like.So,If looking for something that is more baconny(new word) you'll want something that has...
Bear, I didnt monitor the internal or extrenal temps.I set the smoker to 100 then unplugged it when I put the meat in.Put it in @ 8 PM and took out this morning at 6AM(not counting the day light saving nonsense,I really wish they would pick a time and stick with it) .Not sure when the pellets...
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