Hocks finished 11/14/18

[tropics]

Found some decent looking Hocks today!
Used Pops low salt brine I like how it taste.

Pretty good amount of meat

Into that liquid gold for 2 weeks or more.

Be back in 2 weeks
Richie

 

[chopsaw]

Those are nice . Don't see them around here anymore .

 

[SmokinAl]

I think this is going to be a good one!
Al

 

[tropics]

Those are nice . Don't see them around here anymore .

Rich I have only 1 store in my area that carries them like this.2 weeks ago they were out of them so I grabbed 3 packs.
Richie
Thanks for the Like

 

[tropics]

I think this is going to be a good one!
Al

Al I had good luck with the last batch I made so hopefully these turn out the same
Richie

 

[HalfSmoked]

Looking good Love pickled hocks.

Warren

 

[gmc2003]

Ok my feet are up on the hasock and I waiting for this one.

Chris

 

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Finally 17 days of curing 1 day drying

Pre heated the MES 40 to 100°F
Put Hocks in to dry for 30 minutes before adding smoke,yes you can see thru the glass LOL

Lit the AMNPS with a mix of Alder & Cob I only let this burn 3 minutes
before putting it in the mailbox

6 & 1/2 hrs of smoke at 150°F temp was ramped up 15 degrees every hour

Close up

These have to go in the freezer tomorrow morning heading to Mass.
Thanks for watching
Richie

 

[browneyesvictim]

Man those look great Ritchie! I need a batch of beans with some of those in it now. Oooh… maybe collard greens instead!

 

[gmc2003]

Looks really good Richie, may have to substitute a couple of those for the salt pork I use for beans and chowder.

Chris

 

[chopsaw]

Looks great !

 

[daveomak]

Gorgeous hocks.... great looking smoke.... I'm jealous...

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome a lot of possibilities to use those for.

Warren

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome a lot of possibilities to use those for.

Warren

Chopsaw Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

Being just a old country boy I see the possibilities of beans, greens, pickled and just eating like they are.

Warren

 

[ab canuck]

Richie those look great... I finally had my first pork hocks the wife did up in a dish with sauerkraut. Wow I am hooked. I will be eating these often now I can see. Points for those delicious looking pieces.

 

[tropics]

Man those look great Ritchie! I need a batch of beans with some of those in it now. Oooh… maybe collard greens instead!

Erik Thank you got home from Mass. a little late yesterday,I have never had collard greens an have no idea how to make that dish.Making some bean soup today,thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

[tropics]

Looks really good Richie, may have to substitute a couple of those for the salt pork I use for beans and chowder.

Chris

Chris Thank you I will see how they taste later in the soup.
Richie

 

[tropics]

Looks great !

Sorry for the late reply got home from Mass. a little late yesterday
Rich Thanks my wife loves these things Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

[tropics]

Gorgeous hocks.... great looking smoke.... I'm jealous...

Sorry for the late reply got home from Mass. a little late yesterday
Dave Thanks I can hardly wait to use that dust I made.Thanks for doing the leg work an trying to make it.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie

 

[tropics]

Awesome a lot of possibilities to use those for.

Warren

Sorry for the late reply got home from Mass. a little late yesterday
Warren Thanks I seem to be stuck on beans mostly Lima but today I have to use a red bean.Thanks for the Like I appreciate it
Richie