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Welcome to SMF, Bear! If you're making sausage do you have Rytek Kutas book? I just got it for Christmas and from what I understand it is one of the sausage making standards.
That bird looks mighty fine!!
Yep, brining makes quite a difference. When I don't have time to brine, I inject with a mix of butter, chicken broth and seasonings. It's not the same as brining but it does help make for a juicy bird in a lot less time.
Welcome to SMF, J-Rod! It's sounds like you've already been looking around and getting to know the place. If you can't find something, just ask. Someone will be along before long who can help you out.
Welcome to SMF! It sounds like you've got some good advice and you've got a plan. Go for it and ask whatever questions you have. There will be someone here who has the answer you need.
If you don't want to do the butts by this weekend, I would put them in the freezer.
Butts CAN BE a good place to start. They're pretty forgiving if your smoker temp varies, but they do take a long time to get done. If you're looking for something that will take a shorter amount of time, freeze...
Welcome to SMF! Since you're interested in starting your own Q place, you might be interested in reading this thread: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...taurant+search
It's pretty informative about what kind of hoops you may have to jump through. Although I'm sure that varies from place to...
Welcome to SMF! It sounds like you've already got the bug.
Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for that butt. Some of them can be mighty stubborn about getting up to the temp you're looking for. Are you planning on pulling or slicing?
Welcome to SMF, Bill! It sounds like you've got quite an arsenal at your disposal. Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your smoking experiences.
Welcome to SMF, Pat! There are lots of people here who will share their experience with you to get you off on the right track.
If you just started looking for smokers at Christmas, they may be pretty sparse at this time of year. At least they are around here. As spring gets closer you may see a...
I had some pork butts I had to finish in the oven that were just wrapped in foil... double wrapped in fact.
You are absolutely right!! There was juice all over the bottom of the oven. The smoke alarm went off when we opened the oven door.
I would strongly recommend some kind of pan!
Welcome to SMF, Fred! When you sign up for the e-course you might want to check out some of those other links in the left column. There's lots of good info there. And don't be shy about asking questions. Folks here love to share their experience.
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