Decided to smoke 3 small Boston butts, smoked potatoes, 1st-time ABTs, and 1st-time "Wicked" baked beans for daughter's 14th Bday party.
Boston Butts
Just for the experiment, I bought 2 with bone-in ($1.99/lb) and one boneless ($2.20 per pound). There was no difference in taste so I will stick with bone-in butts for now on. Smoked for 10 hours ranging from 220 - 275 (stick burner). Cooked until 190 IT since family was hungry. They were juicy, tender and had great bark. We were just going to slice them, but they just fell apart mainly.
ABTs
Had to try them with a simple recipe: onion and chive cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ground sausage for filler and then wrapped with bacon. I regularly use peppers in various dishes, but today I made a huge mistake in wiping my left eye before washing my hands.
Instant blindness and pain in left eye. I screamed for my wife to "get the Visine" and, with both eyes closed, felt my way out of the kitchen and into the family room. Opening my eyes was torture. My wife pried them open and squirted drops in my eyes. That didn't help. A cold washcloth with a piece of ice in the middle seemed to help. After about 5 minutes, I attempted to open my eyes again and it wasn't as bad. I could have worn gloves, but I think safety goggles would be better. Thoughts?
Wicked Baked beans
They were a hit and will be a regular at our home for now on. Sweet, flavorful and savory with bits of bacon, sauteed onions and green pepper.
My guests started eating the AMTs as soon as I pulled them so no pictures except for the few left-overs (that were cold).
I will do better with pics of other items, but was so busy cleaning and getting the yard ready, that the ABTs was all I had time for. I will learn to do better.
Boston Butts
Just for the experiment, I bought 2 with bone-in ($1.99/lb) and one boneless ($2.20 per pound). There was no difference in taste so I will stick with bone-in butts for now on. Smoked for 10 hours ranging from 220 - 275 (stick burner). Cooked until 190 IT since family was hungry. They were juicy, tender and had great bark. We were just going to slice them, but they just fell apart mainly.
ABTs
Had to try them with a simple recipe: onion and chive cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ground sausage for filler and then wrapped with bacon. I regularly use peppers in various dishes, but today I made a huge mistake in wiping my left eye before washing my hands.
Wicked Baked beans
They were a hit and will be a regular at our home for now on. Sweet, flavorful and savory with bits of bacon, sauteed onions and green pepper.
My guests started eating the AMTs as soon as I pulled them so no pictures except for the few left-overs (that were cold).
I will do better with pics of other items, but was so busy cleaning and getting the yard ready, that the ABTs was all I had time for. I will learn to do better.
