Fresh Picnic to Ham - Daveomak style

[chopsaw]

I'm not the teacher , so ,,,here's the link
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/home-cured-ham-recipe.270779/

Injected following Dave's advice . Used no salt veggie stock . Cured 9 days .
Had a thick skin on it . Cured with skin on , but trimmed for smoking .
Looked rough on the surface , but after removing the skin and fat cap , looked good .
12 " tube in the mailbox . Oak pellets with apple and hickory chips mixed in .
Anyway , got my fingers crossed ,,, or I did before typing this .

After trim , before wrestling match


attempt number 3 ,


I win , arms tired . Blur ,,

In the 30 at 8:00 am . 14* .

Be back ,,,

 

[motocrash]

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks great so far !
Al

 

[chopsaw]

This is what I injected with . The large needle worked great for along the bone . The small needle I got from work . It's for injecting glue for flooring products . Install and repairs . It's super sharp and works great for doing wings . I used it to get thru the thick skin . Just FYI . Fits a standard injector , buy at any big box or flooring supply .

Back to it ,,
8 hours in ,, tube ran dry at 7 hours . Chip loader takes over for more smoke . Set at 175 ,,, smokes just fine . Guess I got lucky .

No pics , but been in 11 hours . IT is 138 . Cab temp 190 .
Getting close .

 

[chopsaw]

Forgot to say ,,, you can see the drip pan . This is losing no liquid . I know what I pumped in , and I know what was in the bag out of fridge .

 

[motocrash]

Looking great man!

 

[daveomak]

Lookin' darn good to me....

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Like a Dang Good Start, from the Bear's Den!!!

Be Back!!

Bear

 

[chopsaw]

To 20 was reading 151* , so I used my instant read on the other side , it read 150* . Slide in and out like butter in more than one spot . I almost took it out . Let it go to 160* . Shut smoker off , let it hang for a bit .
Getting late , brought inside .

Had to have a taste



Rest in fridge over night . Cut it up next morning . Sliced , and chunks for beans , soups , or what ever .

Great method to do fresh pork to ham . 8 lb. picnic 9 days in the fridge , one day in the smoker .
Flavor and texture are awesome . Some of this was just melt in your mouth . The veggie stock is a game changer . Great idea .
Dave , thanks again for all the help .

Rich

 

[Bearcarver]

Awesome!!!:)
Nice Job, Rich!!!--Like.
Dave got you hooked now!!!:D

Bear

 

[chopsaw]

Awesome!!!:)
Nice Job, Rich!!!--Like.
Dave got you hooked now!!!:D

Bear

Thanks Buddy . Just Dave ? Last week I did a loin using your method , and 3 quarts of Al's dill pickles , and this picnic .
Hooked for sure .

 

[motocrash]

Yessir!
When's the picnic picnic? I'll bring the bread.

 

[McCann519]

Looks delicious!!

 

[daveomak]

Beautiful smoke on that leg.... Nice cure injections... Glad you thought the veggie stock was worth it.. I sure like the flavor it adds... Now you have to try veggie stock on chicken and turkey... It's good there too... I don't always add cure to chicken and turkey, but when I do, it's good also... (That's when I cook it in the oven)... In the smoker, I always add cure.. ain't worth it not to...

 

[ksblazer]

Looks great!!

I did up a picnic ham on Sunday and it turned out really good. Some people at the pot luck came back for more like 4-5 times. LoL

 

[pc farmer]

Looks great. I have done one with Daves method. Turned out awesome. Only way I will make them now. One getting injected this weekend.

 

[tropics]

Rich That looks great the color is fantastic.I will be trying to make one for Easter.I have to get a net bag,I didn't think of it when I ordered last week.Points
Richie

 

[daveomak]

Rich That looks great the color is fantastic.I will be trying to make one for Easter.I have to get a net bag,I didn't think of it when I ordered last week.Points
Richie

If you have BETTER tying skills than me, you can always practice your trussing skills.... lol... looks a little ugly, don't it...

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[tropics]

Dave I was thinking I will just make a net. LOL
Richie
That ugly tie did a great job!!

 

[chopsaw]

Thanks for the comments . The mix of oak pellets and fine shred wood chips really gives good color and smoke flavor .
Think I'm gonna try a whole chicken next .
farmer , be interested in your results .
Richie , maybe a bag made from cheese cloth ?
Dave , as far as tying goes ,,, I wear slip on shoes .