Disco isn't dead. Smoked Coppa

[JckDanls 07]

And make sure you show Sandy this thread...

 

[IA pigsNcrops]

Welcome back and glad things are going better.

 

[DougE]

It is absolutely fantastic to see you posting again, Disco! I have, for a long time wondered what happened to you. After your wife's passing, you just disappeared.

 

[schlotz]

So glad to see you back disco and feeling better. The smoked Coppa look wonderful!

 

[JC in GB]

So glad to hear that you are doing better. Your wisdom and conversation were truly missed. Welcome back!!!

JC

 

[slavikborisov]

Many of you won't know me. I was active on the forums for a long time. Then my wife passed away after a long illness. I tried to get back in the saddle and get on with my life but it just didn't seem to happen until I met Sandy. We are engaged and life looks brighter. However, there are always challenges. In June I had a medical emergency and almost left this mortal shell behind. I am feeling better and I am starting to smoke again as Sandy seems to like my humble efforts.

I posted on how to make Smoked Coppa years ago and I do like to have it around for sandwiches and pizza. The step by step link is here https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/smoked-coppa.292858/.

I had the coppa in the seasoned dry cure for 18 days. Then I tied it and put on a rub to smoke it in. I put it in the fridge overnight to form pellicle.

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I smoked in the Bradley for 5 hours at 200 F but only had the smoke on for 2 1/2 hours with a combination of maple, mesquite, and hickory pucks.

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Here is the finished product.

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I used it and some home made Andouille to make a great pizza.

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It is good to be back on the forums and I look forward to learning from you all.

Disco

Welcome back I’ve used a lot of your recipes and enjoy your old videos very informative!

 

[BigW.]

Awesome to see you posting again! You are a valuable resource here.

 

[dward51]

Welcome back Disco!!!!

I too have been absent for a number of years. Ended up retiring (actually job was cut during Covid in 2020) and after a few years of just getting old and dealing with that, I had not been doing much smoking, stick making, or anything. I've gotten back into it this year, so I'm starting to read the forums again too...

 

[disco]

I'll be go to hell... DISCOOO... Welcome Back brother... In case you didn't know... The whole SMF family has missed you as your name has came up a few times wondering your whereabouts... Or recommending one of your cooks... So Yea... You have been missed

Glad to hear everything is going in the right direction again... I too was just a couple minutes away from extinction last year...

Glad to hear you made it

Welcome back Disco!!!!

I too have been absent for a number of years. Ended up retiring (actually job was cut during Covid in 2020) and after a few years of just getting old and dealing with that, I had not been doing much smoking, stick making, or anything. I've gotten back into it this year, so I'm starting to read the forums again too...

Cool! We resurrected together.

 

[Redicans]

Welcome Back!! I'm only a few years into this group but it has been a great group of people to be learning from! Glad you are doing good these days!

 

[seenred]

Disco!

It is good to see you posting, old Friend! As mentioned already, there have been discussions about how much you've been missed around here.

Many warm and happy regards on your safe return from a health scare...and a big congrats on finding a new love to share life with.

Oh and the smoked coppa looks great too!

Welcome back, my friend...

Red

 

[redheelerdog]

Hi Disco my friend!... I can't believe it, our stories are very much similar.
My wife passed in 2021 after being together for 42 years. I literally ended up in the nut house for a while, and it took me 2 years to recover.

I met a gal (now love of my life) and we just got married in June! Were planning a big wedding reception in 2 weeks... we got married out of town in a very small ceremony.

I'm going to smoke a big bunch of pork butts for the reception, and it should be a wonderful time, we're really excited, and excited about life again!

The best of luck to you my friend, and much love and happiness in your future. God bless.

 

[disco]

Hi Disco my friend!... I can't believe it, our stories are very much similar.
My wife passed in 2021 after being together for 42 years. I literally ended up in the nut house for a while, and it took me 2 years to recover.

I met a gal (now love of my life) and we just got married in June! Were planning a big wedding reception in 2 weeks... we got married out of town in a very small ceremony.

I'm going to smoke a big bunch of pork butts for the reception, and it should be a wonderful time, we're really excited, and excited about life again!

The best of luck to you my friend, and much love and happiness in your future. God bless.

So glad you found joy again.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Wow, my friend disco is back. So happy to see you old buddy and glad you are doing well again. Coppa looks top notch!