BDSkelly ~ Drumsticks Pops Cure Brine and Smoked.

[bdskelly]

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• bdskelly
• Jan 14, 2017

Ever had a hankering for something and you just couldn't let it go? Over the holidays I was going to squish a few yards of sausage BUT had run out of casings.  I messaged Pops (He lives in the same town) to ask him where he bought casings locally. He told me to give him a call and we must have talked for an hour.  Long story short he said to swing by and he'd share what he had with me. Great guy that Pop. A true blessing to the forum. And its real nice to have him near. In the end I found some casings closer by at a deer processor. 

Not to be long winded here but after my talk with Pop I had Cured Drumsticks on my mind for a week! So here goes!

First things first. Make the brine in accordance with Pops time tested recipe. I prefer the lower salt lower sugar version. I add pickling spices. 

For those not familiar, here is the link to the brine: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110799/pops6927s-wet-curing-brine

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• bdskelly
• Jan 14, 2017

These drumstick go in the brine for 36 hours. 

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• bdskelly
• Jan 14, 2017

I take them out of Pops brine and and give them a quick rinse and pat dry. Then a light dusting of Dirty Bird Rub.

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• bdskelly
• Jan 14, 2017

These go in a preheated smoker 250 degrees.  We will cook them to an internal temperature of 170 degrees. Using Apple Dust in my AmazeN Smoker. 

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• bdskelly
• Jan 14, 2017

The end result was awesome! Tender, Juicy, Succulent Drumsticks with great apple smoke with wonderful sweet / salty cure flavor. 

Always a winner with the family! b

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• bdskelly
• Jan 14, 2017

 

[pc farmer]

Thems looks greats. Now I am gonna have this stuck in my head.



That's awesome you live close to pops. I agree, great asset to the forum and a great guy.

 

[bdskelly]

Thems looks greats. Now I am gonna have this stuck in my head.



That's awesome you live close to pops. I agree, great asset to the forum and a great guy.

Thanks Adam! Yup. Pops is awesome! b

 

[b-one]

Nice looking :battery-062:sticks!
That's supposed to be the drum emoji.

 

[gary s]

Nice Legs Brian  

Gary

 

[bdskelly]

Nice looking :battery-062:sticks!
That's supposed to be the drum emoji.

Thanks B   

 

[bdskelly]

 
Nice Legs Brian  

Gary

Howdy Gary!  Thanks for the point my friend . b

 

[smokin jay]

Looks and sounds great,Brian! I haven't tried pops brine yet. Gonna have to change that!

Points!

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice job Brian!

The drummies look delicious!

Point!

Al

 

[disco]

As I sit here trying not to externalize a lung due to the 8th day of this cold and look at these drums, I though about hating you. I will get over it but it is not fair you are making such great food while I am living off soup.

Sigh.

Point for great drums despite my jealousy.

Disco

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Nice drums buddy, they look awesome ! Thumbs Up

 

[redheelerdog]

Those look delicious Brian!

Pop's is the man, I have tons of notes and recipes saved from his posts.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Great looking drummies BD!

Point!

 

[crankybuzzard]

Not sure how I missed this one Brian. First thing that came to mind was that I LOVE chicken from Pop's brine! Like you, when I think about it, it has to be done soon!

The bride won't do chicken anymore unless I cure it first.


Those look spot on for flavor and doneness!

Point worthy for making me think about this right before I head out of town for a week!

 

[bdskelly]

 
As I sit here trying not to externalize a lung due to the 8th day of this cold and look at these drums, I though about hating you. I will get over it but it is not fair you are making such great food while I am living off soup.

Sigh.

Point for great drums despite my jealousy.

Disco

Did I mention that I was cooking while wearing shorts and flip flops?   Thank you for the point my good friend. Please don't freeze your drumstick off up there. b

 

[bdskelly]

Nice drums buddy, they look awesome !

Thank you J! b

 

[bdskelly]

 
Those look delicious Brian!

Pop's is the man, I have tons of notes and recipes saved from his posts.

Yes sir. He certainly is.  Thanks for the point! b

 

[bdskelly]

Great looking drummies BD!

Point!

Thank you Case!

 

[bdskelly]

Not sure how I missed this one Brian. First thing that came to mind was that I LOVE chicken from Pop's brine! Like you, when I think about it, it has to be done soon!

The bride won't do chicken anymore unless I cure it first.


Those look spot on for flavor and doneness!

Point worthy for making me think about this right before I head out of town for a week!

LOL  Thanks for the point Charlie. Better get bird partssoaking!  Ive never brine / cured an entire bird.  I wonder how long of a soak it would take?  Thinking out loud you'd might have to inject the breast thigh meat? b

 

[tropics]

B I see I am late to the party also,I will have to try brining a bird some time Thanks Points

Richie