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Andy, your post could not have been more timely! First, gotta say that those bellies look mouth-watering. Second, I struggled finding bellies and went to a local Mexican market/butcher where he gets whole pigs every Thursday. He'll have them ready for me today at 1p. I've ordered two.
Gonna try...
Sounds like you got all the best advice here on this thread. You might want to check out the "Large group" forum for some more good stuff. I did 10 butts once on two CGs and to everyone's point, they turned out great (http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=19462).
The key for me, IMHO...
Mustang, i've found the amount of salt dictates the length of brining process. In my case, I usually take a 1/2 cup kosher salt/1/2 cup sugar and mix with a quart of water. I'll brine split breasts for an hour at the most. boneless breast actually only 30 min's. Then do what Rich said and create...
Lcruzen is right on. My #1 rule: NEVER RUN OUT OF FOOD. I did the July 4th Neighborhood party for 275 and it was success with left overs. Here's a link to a spreadsheet I created to help with the figuring. Since you're only 40pp, this is probably more figurin' than you need. But heck, here you...
The fattiness is the biggest issue with spares so it's key that when buying them you look for the leanest ribs. My indication comes from looking at the top side of the rib where at least 80% of it is "meaty" with scattered spots of fat. Would enjoy hearing others views on picking ribs.
Sorry...
What Meowey said on the Foodsaver. Just be careful with it...when I got mine for Fathers Day I vacuum packed almost everything in the cupboard and fridge. Therapy has helped ween me from my sealer. .
I did a big Q (90lbs of butts) 3 days in advance. Pulled'em that night. Stuck'em in the 250...
Just because I don't know how to do that quote thing on this forum, I'll resort to typing out the quotes and answering them. By the way, the reunion is in Lake of the Ozarks. Never been but heard it's nice...
Rich: Buy an ECB...now that's something I just might do. I'll spare nothing to win...
I'm heading to a family reunion and they've decided to do a rib cook-off. I'll be using one of those park grills that you see too often where it's a square-open faced grill with a grate that's adjustable. I'm thinking about a large aluminum pan with holes over top of the meat and wrapping the...
Norrell, congrats on your butt success. It's a great feeling when you take all this knowledge and create some good eats (sorry Alton). Look forward to the q-view next time.
Dave, that is awesome! Someone should sticky this part under gas grill section if it's not already there. Great idea on the baffle. Man, you've got it down! Thanks a lot for spending the time. I'm gonna try my rotisserie now to smoke some birds! Real nice.
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