4/29/19 was a good day to smoke

[tropics]

But a Bad Day for the smokers.Mes 40 popped the GFI twice, so I grab the WSM 18.5 only to find the door did not survive the move.I was able to use the Weber 22.5 with a snake set up.
Not the best pic thru the grate.

Hocks were cured 16 days in Pops brine I hope he is doing better.

Gave them 5 hours of smoke Pecan & Alder Pellets

Now what to make with them being the weather is starting to get better?
Richie

 

[JC in GB]

Pardon my ignorance but how do you use the hocks for cooking?

 

[tropics]

Pardon my ignorance but how do you use the hocks for cooking?

I use them in Bean Soup thats why I asked if anyone uses them for other dishes.
Richie

 

[daveomak]

It sure looks like it was a good day to smoke.... Great looking hocks... I like smoked hocks....

 

[HalfSmoked]

Glad to see you almost up and running again Richie. Beans and greens also cabbage. I remember the bar days of pickle pig hocks.

Warren

 

[chopsaw]

Glad you got a chance to cook . I'd eat those hocks like an apple !

 

[Bearcarver]

Glad you got a chance to cook . I'd eat those hocks like an apple !

I'm with Chopsaw on the Eating like an Apple!!

Nice Job Brother Richie!!
Like.

Bear

 

[xray]

Pretty good looking hocks you got there, Richie. Welcome back by the way.

I sure could use a hock to make ham, cabbage and potato soup!

 

[GaryHibbert]

Hocks look like they turned out real good Richie. I've never eaten hocks, but those look good enough to give it a try.
Glad to see you're finally getting settled in enough to fire up a smoker (or two, or three--bad luck there).
Gary

 

[gmc2003]

No added recipes, but those sure look good Richie.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[hardcookin]

Richie getting it done under tough circumstances. Good job
Point

 

[chopsaw]

Richie , just stopping back in to look thru you hock post . Happened to find some fresh ones the other day . I used TQ , been in the bag a couple days . Planning on 12 to 14 days .

 

[tropics]

Richie , just stopping back in to look thru you hock post . Happened to find some fresh ones the other day . I used TQ , been in the bag a couple days . Planning on 12 to 14 days .

Rich Thank You for bringing this back up I have to apologize to all of you who posted. I have no idea as to why I didn't respond.More then likely didn't get an alert or internet was down.
Thank you ALL for the comments & Likes.
Richie

 

[tropics]

Richie , just stopping back in to look thru you hock post . Happened to find some fresh ones the other day . I used TQ , been in the bag a couple days . Planning on 12 to 14 days .

Rich I never used TQ for Hocks are you dry curing or wet?
From what I remember about TQ you may want to soak them to get some of the salt out. Post it up when they are done I think I have one package left smoked.
Richie

 

[chopsaw]

Richie , just rubbed down dry .

 

[tropics]

Richie , just rubbed down dry .

You may want to soak them before smoking,I know when I did the bacon it was salty.
Richie

 

[chopsaw]

I'm re -thinking that 10 days will be good for these . I use TQ for pork loins and bacon . Never had a salt problem , but will keep that in mind . Thanks . Figure if I use them for beans I won't salt the pot until the end . I might even look at your thread on greens . Never had them .

 

[tropics]

I'm re -thinking that 10 days will be good for these . I use TQ for pork loins and bacon . Never had a salt problem , but will keep that in mind . Thanks . Figure if I use them for beans I won't salt the pot until the end . I might even look at your thread on greens . Never had them .

Collard Greens are good I had Kale already that cooks faster then Collard. I made a Portuguese Choriso Soup last week using the Collards. Look forward to seeing what ever you decide on
Richie