Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

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Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

#161

Posted: September 01, 2019, 6:09 PM

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I got a Kamado Joe from Costco. It included a cover and a box of firestarters and since I went with the floor demo so he also threw in a wok and a bag of charcoal. I'm firing it up immediately in the morning for brisket tomorrow night. I know there is a learning curve to using these things and brisket may not be the best choice to start, but bad brisket is still good brisket.

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Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

#162

Posted: September 02, 2019, 9:46 AM

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As long as you've got a wireless thermometer you shouldn't have any problems adjusting temperatures even if it's new.

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homer

Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

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Posted: September 03, 2019, 8:18 AM

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Baldkin said:

I've become addicted to Sous Vide cooking.

Next step: More meal prep.

We just got a Sous Vide Cooker as a wedding gift. Any recipe recommendations?

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Baldkin

Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

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Posted: September 03, 2019, 8:53 AM

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homer said:

Baldkin said:

I've become addicted to Sous Vide cooking.

Next step: More meal prep.

We just got a Sous Vide Cooker as a wedding gift. Any recipe recommendations?

Tons!

I love doing a big pork loin in sections with whatever rub I choose then slicing and cooking chops at high heat to get a good sear on them.

This chicken shawarma recipe is amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXbysNDfNXM (and you don't even need skewers)

167 for three hours.

Ingredients:
10 Chicken Thighs
7 Cloves of Garlic
1 red onion peeled and ready to be processed
1/2 cup Parsley
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup lime Juice
2 tsp Chili Flakes
1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tbsp White Pepper
2 tbsp Salt

Chicken thighs (with any seasoning) for 3 hours at 167 are divine.

Pork Carnitas tacos:
https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/201 ... ecipe.html

I did 165 for 18 hours. Was amazing.

Finished it with a large skillet, cooking to order for the people that were there.

If you want an amazing little snack, char siu pork belly is incredible.

About 2" wide strips, get some Lee Kum Kee Char Siu sauce, slather it on before hand. 175 for 6 to 8 hours, then slice into bite sized pieces and finish on the grill.

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homer

Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

#165

Posted: September 03, 2019, 9:48 AM

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Thank you! We don't do a lot of red meat but that shawarma looks awesome.

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Baldkin

Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

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Posted: September 03, 2019, 12:46 PM

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homer said:

Thank you! We don't do a lot of red meat but that shawarma looks awesome.

Serious Eats and Sous Vide Everything have a ton of recipes out there.

Also, be sure you put hot pads beneath whatever vessel you use to sous vide, the extended heat can cause problems on some countertops/tables [smile]

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Re: Using a smoker… plus grilling and cooking

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Posted: October 25, 2019, 7:14 PM

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If any of you are in the Madison area, I need a butcher. Costco is fine but does not have everything. I'm wanting to smoke beef ribs but I can't find bone-in at any grocery store or at Costco.

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