What you all smoking tonight, this weekend?

[matt22556]

Sorry Bro, There was no Camera around but we ate the Ribs and the Pastrami went in the refer until tomorrow. Will have to see about pics. Tried something new. Smoked the Ribs at 275*F, no foil, 4 hours and they were great. The thinner ribs were Fall Off tender and the thickest Bite Off. Every body got what they like. I tried Sweet Baby Rays for the first time...Sorry all, but IMO it SUCKED! It was sweet but no depth and loaded with Smoke Flavor. Tasted Fake and not well balanced. It needed some Tang, Herbs and Spices. I guess it is a big seller but I won't be buying it...JJ

Make your own, it's always better, easier, and cheaper than store bought.

Jacks secret sauce:
4-8 ounces of your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce (sweet)
2 cups apple cider vinegar (white will work also)
3 tblsp lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
1 1/2 tblsp brown sugar
1 tblsp Cayenne pepper
1 tblsp hot pepper sauce (Tabasco, Frank's, Trappy's, Louisiana)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground if you have it)
Add more or less of your store-bought sauce, to your taste.

NC Style Restaurant Style Finishing Sauce:
2 cups apple cider vinegar (white will work also)
3 tblsp lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
1 1/2 tblsp brown sugar (or Turbinado sugar)
1 tblsp Cayenne pepper
1 tblsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground if you have it)


Try either one, you won't go back, and they store well.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Thanks so much Matt. The recipes sound good. I do make my own sauces but a friend gave us a bottle of Sweet Baby Rays and so many here talk about how great it is. I was just surprised at how bland and commercial/chemical tasting it is...JJ

 

[s2k9k]

Sorry Bro, There was no Camera around but we ate the Ribs and the Pastrami went in the refer until tomorrow. Will have to see about pics. Tried something new. Smoked the Ribs at 275*F, no foil, 4 hours and they were great. The thinner ribs were Fall Off tender and the thickest Bite Off. Every body got what they like. I tried Sweet Baby Rays for the first time...Sorry all, but IMO it SUCKED! It was sweet but no depth and loaded with Smoke Flavor. Tasted Fake and not well balanced. It needed some Tang, Herbs and Spices. I guess it is a big seller but I won't be buying it...JJ

Spares in 4 hours huh? I'm going to have to try that! How did the fat render? That's the only thing I don't like about ribs is all the fat!

 

[pintocrazy]

smoked a stuffed, bacon wrapped pork loin

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• pintocrazy
• Jun 9, 2013

 

[chef jimmyj]

Spares in 4 hours huh? I'm going to have to try that! How did the fat render? That's the only thing I don't like about ribs is all the fat!

They rendered just fine. The higher heat melted it all out. One of the racks was thicker and fattier. It had just a thin line of fat running through the 4 thickest Ribs. Not greasy at all but extra flavorful...JJ

 

[s2k9k]

They rendered just fine. The higher heat melted it all out. One of the racks was thicker and fattier. It had just a thin line of fat running through the 4 thickest Ribs. Not greasy at all but extra flavorful...JJ

Thanks JJ! Definitely going to try it!

 

[smokinhusker]

Wow everything looks and sounds great! JJ, I have to try the 4 hr ribs and Rock wants me to try hot and fast with the next butt and brisket - I don't know yet! We tried Sweet Baby Ray's and it wasn't for us. I'm sure others really like it. 

Gotta get pics unloaded off my phone...I realized last night that I've smoked something everyday since Thursday!

 

[jrob88]

smoked a stuffed, bacon wrapped pork loin

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• pintocrazy
• Jun 9, 2013

I just ate dinner and this picture still makes me instantly hungry. That looks great!

 

[jpayer]

Make your own, it's always better, easier, and cheaper than store bought.

Jacks secret sauce:
4-8 ounces of your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce (sweet)
2 cups apple cider vinegar (white will work also)
3 tblsp lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
1 1/2 tblsp brown sugar
1 tblsp Cayenne pepper
1 tblsp hot pepper sauce (Tabasco, Frank's, Trappy's, Louisiana)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground if you have it)
Add more or less of your store-bought sauce, to your taste.

NC Style Restaurant Style Finishing Sauce:
2 cups apple cider vinegar (white will work also)
3 tblsp lemon juice (approx. 1 lemon)
1 1/2 tblsp brown sugar (or Turbinado sugar)
1 tblsp Cayenne pepper
1 tblsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground if you have it)


Try either one, you won't go back, and they store well.

Yummy those sound great! I jazz up my sweet baby rays by first sautéing a little onion and garlic in olive oil then I add the sauce. Next comes a palm full of fennel seeds. Heavy squeeze of honey, a few dashes of Tabasco, and some red pepper flake. Let it heat up for a while and glaze it on.

 

[pintocrazy]

I just ate dinner and this picture still makes me instantly hungry. That looks great!

Thanks man!