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  1. SouthernSmoked

    Puzzled about my butts....

    I put two 4.5 lb butts in the smoker yesterday. Temps in the high 60's, low humidity. Smoker banging along between 225 and 235, depending on how stiff the wind was blowing. Both butts on top rack of smoker. Butt #1 reached I.T. of 160 in 3.5 hours. Butt #2 was only at 145. Butt #2 reached 158 -...
  2. SouthernSmoked

    Amazon Rain Forest

    To bad the rain forest can't get some of this hurricane.
  3. SouthernSmoked

    Freezing Brined and Seasoned Chicken

    Big Labor Day sale on chicken qtrs this weekend, 45 cents/lb. I was thinking of buying 2 bags / 20 lbs / about 25 - 28 qtrs. I want to brine all of them for 2 hrs, pat dry and season, then freeze them - 7 or 8 per bag. I'll use them all between now and Thanksgiving in several different dishes...
  4. SouthernSmoked

    Smokin in the Rain

    Last night I posted a "Quick Question" about brining. Thanks to all who responded. My question was answered. I brined 13 leg qtrs (skin loosened up) and 3 breasts skinless, for 2 hrs 15 min. in refrig. Brine Recipe (nothing exotic) 1 gal water 1 cup reg table salt - Morton's 3/4 cup brown...
  5. SouthernSmoked

    QUICK QUESTION

    How long should I leave 13 leg quarters in brine solution??? They've been in for 1 hr 20 minutes. Sizes a little mixed, from a 10# bulk bag. 1 gallon water 1 cup salt 3/4 cup brown sugar Thanks in advance. I will smoke tomorrow afternoon when this rain clears out.
  6. SouthernSmoked

    10 lb Boston Butt/6-3/4 hrs

    10# BB trimed and seasoned yesterday afternoon and spent the night in the fridge. Removed from fridge a couple of hrs before putting in smoker. Dry Rub recipe: 6 Tbs Rebel BBQ Dry Rub 3 Tbs. Tony Chachere's 1 Tbs. Onion Pwd 1 Tbs. Garlic Pwd 3/4 Tbs. Ground Cinnamon Water pan filled twice...
  7. SouthernSmoked

    Hello from southern MS

    I've been on the sidelines here for a few months now. And today is the day I decided to join your community. Everything I've seen so far has been impressive; you've actually helped me choose my new smoker, a Masterbuilt Pro MDS 230S Dual Fuel Smoker. So far I've smoked a 10# BB Bone-In and a...
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