Jeff's Smoked Chicken Cordon Bleu

[trailfndr]

I am in the unfortunate situation where its just me and the wife at home, and she does not like smoked food. This leaves me in a bit of a fix, when it comes to useing the smoker, as I have to do small quanities in order to not waste. Makes a boston butt or brisket pretty much out of the question.

Last week, Jeff sent out a newsletter with this recipe, and I decided I just had to try it. Plus I needed a reason to break in the new Masterbuilt smoker. I only made one but I also smoked a plain breast, and made a little chicken Jerky. Overall a good test of the smoker.

The Chicken Cordon Bleu turned out really nice, I had flattened the breast, rolled it with some ham and swiss cheese, wrapped it in bacon, and I was impressed with the result. Could have used more cheese but thats for next time. Thanks Jeff, for a great recipe.

The jerky turned out ok, I used High Mountian Rub,  but I Think I will will stick to beef and venison,  The plain breast was very good, I had brined it with apple juice, water and salt.  Used my own rub (still working to get it just right) and really enjoyed the result.

The Masterbuilt Smoker worked great, Lots of smoke, and only a little wood needed.  Temp control was better than expected, very close to temp of my oven thermometer.

Those of you that have not already done so,  try some of Jeffs Recipes...they might just surprise you.

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hi TF,

Lots of us here get Jeff's newsletters and try his recipes, expand on them, and post some of our own.  

You have been with us since August last year, so you should know that...

So let's see that chicken man!!!!!

As for the wife, maybe you are putting too much smoke on what she eats...try lightening up the smoke a bit for the better half   

My wife is also not a big fan but there are several dishes she loves...smoked hot dogs, ribs, and pork butts among them.

I understand that a pork butt may be too much for you to handle at once but go ahead and smoke about a 6 pound butt, you'll get about 4 pounds of meat, eat what you want and freeze the rest in one or half pound batches!  

Also, when you are eating that pulled pork make lots of noise to attest to the deliciousness of the pork....mmmmm....awwwww...this is so good!!! You don't know what you're missing!!!!!  You gotta try this!!! 

Before you know it she'll be begging you to smoke some pork!!!!   LOL   

Hang in there buddy,

Bill

 

[navyjeremy]

Makes a boston butt or brisket pretty much out of the question.

You could always do what I do and that is food saver it and then throw it in the freezer.  It's not like straight off the smoker but still pretty damn tasty.

Just a thought

 

[pc farmer]

How do I get a newsletter.

 

[tomolu5]

Go to the main site

WWW.smoking-meat.com



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[pc farmer]

Thanks. I sighed up.