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Hey Lubbock,
It's the salt that makes a brine...a brine. So no, there's no real replacement. Sorry. I would suggest a good rub that doesn't involve salt but a lot of other flavors. Look into the Mrs. Dash family of salt free spices.
They have several marinades that might suit you well...
JPT,
That's a mighty long burn but I'm not surprised. I said I get 10 easy. Often I can do a butt in 13 hours without a reload. Sounds like you get really particular with loading up the lump. I usually just dump in 10 lbs and dig a hole out of the center to dump my lit chimney.
Just goes...
I agree with the guys above but depending on what you're end product is expected to be. With chuck, I prefered them pulled. There's a lot of connective tissue in them that really benefits from a long low and slow smoke. If planning to shred/pull (which I think is more preferrable for this cut)...
Hey Hotburn,
While these are the same cuts of meat and both very awesome smoked...they are not at all interchangeable.
Smoked Corned Beef Brisket becomes pastrami. Uncured brisket becomes..well just tasty awesomness. Both are wonderful but not even close to the same flavor profile.
You can use any thermometer you want. A couple of things for you to consider though...
You must make sure that whatever you use is calibrated to make sure you're getting an accurate reading. Because of the cost, digital is usually more accurate. But not always true. The other consideration...
Thanks gang. Smoked meatloaf is awesome. None of my kids like meatloaf. But when I smoke it, they like it.
If you haven't yet, give it a shot. It's an easy and fast smoke.
Welcome to the SMF.
I got to agree with Tyrotrain. Since you're a fan of good BBQ I think you'd be happier with the flavor of a charcoal burner like the WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain). It's a little more work than the MES (Masterbuilt Electric Smoker), but after you use it a few times and get...
I've done no foil ribs for two weekends in a row now and I'm sold on this method. It's true that it leaves a little more chew to the meat, but then again I'm in the camp where I don't like mushy ribs.
Hey y'all.
Been trying to start a new thread. I'm not able to import photos or even to be able to "Submit" or "Preview" a new thread.
I can however import a pic in a reply as proved below.
sure wish I could post this smoke. It was a dandy.
The meat will continue to take on smoke the entire time it is exposed to said smoke. There is a point where the smoke ring will stop developing. So keep it in the TBS through the entire smoke and you'll be rewarded with some tasty Q.
I would recommend always starting your smoke with cold meat...
I've used the Kingsford Comp on and off for about a year now. Usually because I can grab it at the grocery store. It's not bad. But I still prefer a good quality hardwood lump.
Just my $0.02
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