Shotgun shells - questions, the build, and the smoke

[JIMSMOKES]

OK today is the day. They are finally smoked.

First I have a doctors appointment in the early morning hours. So the Beer-pole was asked to expand it's repertoire.

What's more fitting to get prepped for a doctors appointment then a Dr. Pepper.
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Onto the 22" kettle with a charcoal basket. Using B&B oak briquettes and a chunk of apple wood.
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After about a half hour to forty five minutes:
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And they're just about there
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These babies got into the sauce:
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and they're done: Can you tell I was excited
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Clearer shot:
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The sliced shot:
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Overall these tasted pretty darn good. They aren't to hard to make, but they are time consuming. Letting them sit overnight in the fridge I think really helped with the noodles. We didn't get any that hard spots. Even where the bacon pulled away from the noodle. Will I make them again. Probably but it would have to be for a party or gathering. Oh I almost forgot. I ran my kettle in the 275* range, and they took about an hour and a half/ two hours to cook.

Thanks for the read.

Chris

Yes Sir. That looks good!

 

[gmc2003]

I travel 85 daily need to stay 10-20 over and be able to move around in traffic. That's why I drive small truck!
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We usually take my wife's Charger. We fit in car style wise - except for color and our green plates. Most chargers down there are black. The last time I was there. I had to travel in excess of 90 just to keep up. I didn't dare slow down or cross lanes, and I was still getting passed. The only place that is worse that I know of is driving in Manhattan. Talk about some freaky drivers.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

Yes Sir. That looks good!

They are pretty good. I'm on my fourth. My wife ate 3 which is a lot for here. Kind of surprised me.

Chris

 

[SmokinEdge]

Nice work Chris. Those look delicious.

 

[cptnding]

gmc2003 Those look fantastic! How did the shredded cheese hold up?

 

[gmc2003]

Nice work Chris. Those look delicious.

Thanks Eric. They are good, and taste similar to a pork shots.

gmc2003 Those look fantastic! How did the shredded cheese hold up?

Appreciate it cpt. The cheese held up meaning no melt out in the kettle, but the flavor was overpowered by all the other ingredients. It was more like a background flavor.

Chris

 

[912smoker]

Sure looks and sounds like everything turned out great Chris! And I agree about the time consumption and party. I won't cook them again just for the 2 of us but will make a great party treat!

You can get a ticket for "impeding the flow of traffic " if running under 85 on 85 or I16. Or risk getting a whiplash lick.

Keith

 

[gmc2003]

Appreciate it Keith, and it is to much for us empty nesters.

Chris

You can get a ticket for "impeding the flow of traffic " if running under 85 on 85 or I16. Or risk getting a whiplash lick.

Ha you aint' kidding about impeding the flow of traffic. I make sure to pack a few extra skivvies every time we head down that way. You basically need 4 wheel drive to give our interstate a go. So I'm not used to playing speed racer.

 

[gmc2003]

D DieselTech Thanks for the likes

Chris

 

[912smoker]

I travel 85 daily need to stay 10-20 over and be able to move around in traffic. That's why I drive small truck!
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And keep her in Sport mode.
Hate and despite the ATL traffic.
Daughter lives in Chamblee but luckily we miss most of the bad stuff. Just have to drive like your qualifying for the 500 when you're up in that area!

Keith

 

[JckDanls 07]

I like taking 75 straight through Atl. (no bypass)... At 3 in the morning... The curvey roads are fun... LOL...

 

[cptnding]

Sure looks and sounds like everything turned out great Chris! And I agree about the time consumption and party. I won't cook them again just for the 2 of us but will make a great party treat!

You can get a ticket for "impeding the flow of traffic " if running under 85 on 85 or I16. Or risk getting a whiplash lick.

Keith

Yeah you better have it in the wind on I16 lol. Those folks are in HURRY!

 

[mr_whipple]

Strong work, Chris! Looks like you nailed it first time around. I don't eat the carbs as I once did but this could push me into digging out my eatin' pants.

 

[Fueling Around]

They are pretty good. I'm on my fourth. My wife ate 3 which is a lot for here. Kind of surprised me.

Chris

Nice, very nice, Chris.
That's a win if the wife eats, too. I rarely get my wife to eat the treats.

Thanks Eric. They are good, and taste similar to a pork shots.

Appreciate it cpt. The cheese held up meaning no melt out in the kettle, but the flavor was overpowered by all the other ingredients. It was more like a background flavor.

Chris

I just got a package of powdered cheddar cheese. I make smoked Mac-n-Cheese a couple times a year. Last comment was the cheese flavor was not there. I guess he was comparing it to boxed Mac-n-Cheese where it hits you in the face.

 

[bill1]

I stuffed mine with cheap Banquet frozen sausages. Thawed them a bit in the microwave, rolled them a bit smaller than standard so I could place 2-3 strips of cheese slices into the noodles with the sausage. Cooked them in the toaster oven on a pan covered with foil. Rotated them half-way through. Had 'em for breakfast. Even with the major shortcuts, it took a while. Biggest regret: Should have used dry onion flakes for a bit more flavor.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

The shells look great Chris. I know they're a lot of work, but I'm going to give them a try soon, try to impress the zoo...

I've seen some crazy a$$ drivers on the road between SC and Atlanta. Makes me nervous.

Few years ago, we drove I-20 to Atlanta to catch a Braves weekend series. That Friday it was raining as hard as it possibly could and those "crazy a$$ drivers" were doing 85-90. Scared the crap out of me and I had to get off the interstate. Took awhile to pry my hands off the steering wheel...

 

[Newglide]

I wouldn't turn those down. They look great. Better with a beer after you got back from the Dr I'm sure

 

[schlotz]

Well worth the effort Chris and especially when the wife chows down on 'em. So, anything you would change for the next round?

Matt

 

[gmc2003]

I like taking 75 straight through Atl. (no bypass)... At 3 in the morning... The curvey roads are fun... LOL...

Sounds like a fun road to be on. As long as there isn't anyone else on it.

Yeah you better have it in the wind on I16 lol. Those folks are in HURRY!

and crazy.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

Strong work, Chris! Looks like you nailed it first time around. I don't eat the carbs as I once did but this could push me into digging out my eatin' pants.

Thanks Chris. We've slowed down on the carbs also, but haven't eliminated them yet.

Nice, very nice, Chris.
That's a win if the wife eats, too. I rarely get my wife to eat the treats.

I just got a package of powdered cheddar cheese. I make smoked Mac-n-Cheese a couple times a year. Last comment was the cheese flavor was not there. I guess he was comparing it to boxed Mac-n-Cheese where it hits you in the face.

Appreciate it John, She's starting to come around on most things, but I still can't get her to eat anything spicy.

Ha I understand that feeling on the MnC. The blue box stuff was a staple in college. I'm wondering if the Jack cheese diluted the sharpness of the cheddar.


Chris