Smoked my first brisket

[MARDIGRA21]

So before I came to Texas, I had no clue wtf a brisket was, my wife bought me a smoker for fathers day so I had to smoke a brisket. Anyways I smoked this baby for a good 7 hours and this bad mother was so tender and juicy I felt like I had a orgasm in my mouth lol, so here are some before and after picshttp://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd0d0d-7704-49c5.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd0d0d-771d-490b.jpg

[David_3033]

That looks really good! What's the recipe and how to make it?

[MARDIGRA21]

Slow smoke at about 250 for 7-8 hours until temp in meat is about 195
The rub Is a whole bunch of shit in my pantry, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, ground mustard powder

After u smoke it wrap it up with foil and towel so the collagen breaks down and makes the meat tender for about two hours, put it in the oven covered for another hour and a half and after cut across the grain, there's other ways of doing it but this is the way I did it today

[River_Rat_459]

Slow smoke at about 250 for 7-8 hours until temp in meat is about 195
The rub Is a whole bunch of shit in my pantry, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, ground mustard powder

After u smoke it wrap it up with foil and towel so the collagen breaks down and makes the meat tender for about two hours, put it in the oven covered for another hour and a half and after cut across the grain, there's other ways of doing it but this is the way I did it today

That sounds like how they usually describe it when they visit places that serve brisket on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives". Not sure about the towel part though. Don't think I've heard of using one.

Nonetheless, it sounds succulent!:cool:

[jxspyder]

Sounds awesome. And gotta love Triple D.

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[MARDIGRA21]

Got a brand new smoker/propane grill for a early fathers day present. Gonna smoke a brisket and ham tomorrow for Easter

[River_Rat_459]

Got a brand new smoker/propane grill for a early fathers day present. Gonna smoke a brisket and ham tomorrow for Easter

Nice!:cool:

[Bull3tBait]

Dang. I want one of those


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[jxspyder]

Got a brand new smoker/propane grill for a early fathers day present. Gonna smoke a brisket and ham tomorrow for Easter

I saw that exact setup at Home Depot. Was so damn tempted to just show up with it and tell the wife it followed me home.

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[Bull3tBait]

I saw that exact setup at Home Depot. Was so damn tempted to just show up with it and tell the wife it followed me home.

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I think I saw it at Sam's Club. They had a propane/charcoal one too that I liked.


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[BilgeRatBilly]

They're really expensive but I really want a Treager smoker... One of the pre communist built ones of course. One of my friends sells them but even for the smallest one they have its like $400. I've never eaten anything off of one that wasn't amazing though.

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[MARDIGRA21]

They're really expensive but I really want a Treager smoker... One of the pre communist built ones of course. One of my friends sells them but even for the smallest one they have its like $400. I've never eaten anything off of one that wasn't amazing though.

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Yeah I was gonna get one but I don't really want to buy those damn pellets. That shit can get expensive quick. I like you using charcoal and wood

[BilgeRatBilly]

Yeah I was gonna get one but I don't really want to buy those damn pellets. That shit can get expensive quick. I like you using charcoal and wood

Yeah I def hear you on that one. There's something to be said for some good old fashioned wood smoked dead animal :D

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[MARDIGRA21]

I'm smoking this and a ham right now, should be done tomorrow morning it's a 12lb brisket

[BilgeRatBilly]

Come on Mardi you're making me so hungry. I think i'm going to have to go home and buy myself a smoker now :beer:

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[MARDIGRA21]

Here's the brisket

[BilgeRatBilly]

Mmmmm, looks good.

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[sirjohnathon]

Just my luck to stumble onto this post after being away from home and eating day old cheese sandwiches and power bars all day. I have never tried to smoke anything, but I have to check into it after seeing this. Looks delicious.

[Pakman3000]

The best I can do is head to the local 'cue shack and buy by the pound @ $16.95. Half pound plate is $8.95.

[MARDIGRA21]

Paid 25 for this 12lb piece of man meat

[HAVOK]

Man Mardi, that pic of the brisket you sent made me hungry as hell! Nice job! :D

[Rickety Rob]

Got a brand new smoker/propane grill for a early fathers day present. Gonna smoke a brisket and ham tomorrow for Easter

That's a sweet ass grill bro!

[TooLoLo]

That's a sweet ass grill bro!

What he said! I think my wife would have me cooking all the time and there's nothing wrong with that.

Too LoLo

[Ironhide400]

How did the ham turn out Mardi? The food looks damn good, but I don't think I have the patience to cook THAT long...lol! :eek:

[ValhallaCQC]

I've been watching a lot of Man vs Food, and it really makes me want to experiment with brisket ect. Now all I need is time....

[MARDIGRA21]

How did the ham turn out Mardi? The food looks damn good, but I don't think I have the patience to cook THAT long...lol! :eek:

It came out great it fell right off the bone. I put it in a pan with a soy sauce and orange marmalade sauce with a little bit of apple juice. I sprayed it with a spray bottle of applejuice every hour to keep it moist.

[MARDIGRA21]

Smoking fish and stuffed scallops today

[Rickety Rob]

Smoking fish and stuffed scallops today

I bet all that food tasted delish! I can taste it through my comp

[jxspyder]

Resurrecting.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/07/ebu3edem.jpg

30 pounds of brisket going at it. The guy who usually does this is gone, so I get to learn by doing.

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[GhostOverride]

Love it when the necromancer strikes! Need to see some food porn shots when it comes out

[BigFreeze99]

Nice find, I was looking for a post like this sometime ago. Think River was asking for some photos of my baked chicken or something like that...lol

[MARDIGRA21]

Nice spyder I need to smoke another brisket now that I'm in cali and can't go to rudys bbq anymore. I did smoke some pork and beef ribs last weekend though. They were Damn good.

[NwG_SnakeEyes]

Nice spyder I need to smoke another brisket now that I'm in cali and can't go to rudys bbq anymore. I did smoke some pork and beef ribs last weekend though. They were Damn good.

Remember to save some for me!!!!!!!!

[HAVOK]

I misunderstood the title of this thread....I thought you meant you...nevermind. :D

[jxspyder]

Sorry, forgot about the food porn, way too busy running around. Was awesome, though.

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[GhostOverride]

Sorry, forgot about the food porn, way too busy running around. Was awesome, though.

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Lol no worries, glad it came out good, love me some Q

[MARDIGRA21]

Smoked some ribs today to celebrate football.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/09/aza9eba5.jpg

[DOCCUPCAKE]

Damn looks good!!!

[GhostOverride]

My brother comes into town this weekend...think I might need to make some ribs and chili to go with the beer he's bringing

[MARDIGRA21]

Here we go again!

[MARDIGRA21]

7 hours to go

[MARDIGRA21]

Here we go fellas smoke ring and all its glory!

[MARDIGRA21]

here's the pic

[ssandersjr]

damnit man, not the thread to be reading after getting to work at 6AM. Now I'm starving, THANK YOU!!!

[GhostOverride]

I'm right there with you Sam....getting hungry! Damn that looks good

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[BilgeRatBilly]

That's an amazing ring there Mardi! Looks amazing.

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[jxspyder]

Bump for food porn.

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Talk about some amazing ribs. I love this smoker.

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[MARDIGRA21]

Bump for food porn.

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Talk about some amazing ribs. I love this smoker.

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It's the only way to cook meat.

[BULLETMAN]

Bump for food porn.

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Talk about some amazing ribs. I love this smoker.

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Everything you cook and post looks AMAZING...Restaurant quality, I LOVE FOOD PORN !!!!! Thinking I need to look into getting a smoker VS a new BBQ.... HMMMMMM Decisions...... Did not even dream i would want a smoker until I seen your pics.....

[jxspyder]

Yeah, I've hit the "big 3", brisket, ribs, and salmon, of the smoking scene. The smoker makes them unmeasurably better than a comparable grill.

I'm trying to find some more "better with smoke" chunks to run with. Probably be some chicken or roast soon.

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[BilgeRatBilly]

Dave what kind of smoker did you get? Electric, propane, charcoal, wood pellet? I'm in the market but want to do my research.

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[MARDIGRA21]

Charcoal bro! Or wood pellet if you don't want to maintain your temperature but the wood pellets are a little more expensive.

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[jxspyder]

Propane. With a small cooker, its a lot easier to maintain an even heat for a long smoke.

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[BilgeRatBilly]

Charcoal bro! Or wood pellet if you don't want to maintain your temperature but the wood pellets are a little more expensive.

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I really like the idea of Charcoal, but it seems so much more demanding and challenging with trying to keep the temp consistent. Wood pellet and propane sound easier and electric even Simler than that, but then I worry about flavor.

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[GhostOverride]

Can anyone recommend a good entry level smoker? I'm feeling the urge


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[MARDIGRA21]

Vertical water smoker or smoker with offset firebox.

[jxspyder]

Here's the one I have.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-Vertical-Charcoal-Propane-Gas-Smoker-20050412/202904343/

Its pretty much awesome as an entry level smoker. Love it. Plus, Home Depot gives a military discount.

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[ssandersjr]

Here's the one I have.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-Vertical-Charcoal-Propane-Gas-Smoker-20050412/202904343/

Its pretty much awesome as an entry level smoker. Love it. Plus, Home Depot gives a military discount.

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I was just looking at this one earlier and reading reviews on it. Looks like this will be one of the next purchases. Many of the reviews mentioned upgrading the propane line to a needle valve regulator. Have you had any issues with regulating temps ?

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[MARDIGRA21]

Here's the one I have.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-Vertical-Charcoal-Propane-Gas-Smoker-20050412/202904343/

Its pretty much awesome as an entry level smoker. Love it. Plus, Home Depot gives a military discount.

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I thought about getting a propane smoker so I can set it and forget it. But I think that takes the fun out of smoking meats. Maybe when I deploy so my wife can have her some smoked ribs while I'm gone. Also that's pretty inexpensive for a vertical smoker like that. Sweet deal.

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[BilgeRatBilly]

I think my grandpa has one of those but in an electric model. Maybe I'll go steal it from him and test it out.

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[jxspyder]

I was just looking at this one earlier and reading reviews on it. Looks like this will be one of the next purchases. Many of the reviews mentioned upgrading the propane line to a needle valve regulator. Have you had any issues with regulating temps ?

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Not really. It takes a while to zero in, is all.

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[GhostOverride]

Here's the one I have.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-Vertical-Charcoal-Propane-Gas-Smoker-20050412/202904343/

Its pretty much awesome as an entry level smoker. Love it. Plus, Home Depot gives a military discount.

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Sweet, thanks


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[jxspyder]

Forgot all about food porn pics, but smoked a turkey yesterday. Six hours in the brine, seasoned with Weber's beer can chicken rub, 10 hours in the fridge, and 7 in the smoke box with a bud light shoved up it's ass.

Think about how much better deep fried turkey is over traditional oven-baked. Thats how much better this was over deep fried. I could have lopped off a chunk of breast and run it through a meat slicer, it was so tender. Tasted amazing.

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[iamthesgt]

Didn't take any pictures, but made my modified armadillo eggs. Jalapeños stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, wrapped in a mixture of cheddar, ground sausage, bisquick, more Monterey Jack cheese, and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes and garlic salt. Wrap that in applewood bacon and bake it. So good!

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[BilgeRatBilly]

Not smoked by any means, but delicious none the less. Bacon wrapped Smokey's with butter and brown sugar glaze.

[BULLETMAN]

Not smoked by any means, but delicious none the less. Bacon wrapped Smokey's with butter and brown sugar glaze.

These look legit!!! Just sent the wife a pic and the ingredients list and told her to get on it!!! LoL yea baby!!! Good times

[BULLETMAN]

Didn't take any pictures, but made my modified armadillo eggs. Jalapeños stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, wrapped in a mixture of cheddar, ground sausage, bisquick, more Monterey Jack cheese, and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes and garlic salt. Wrap that in applewood bacon and bake it. So good!

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Pics hell with that sarg... I wanna package sent over, I don't wanna see them I wanna taste them... Ha

[iamthesgt]

Pics hell with that sarg... I wanna package sent over, I don't wanna see them I wanna taste them... Ha

Oh they were awesome! I can post the recipe if you want it.

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[ssandersjr]

Oh they were awesome! I can post the recipe if you want it.

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Post it up

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[GhostOverride]

Oh they were awesome! I can post the recipe if you want it.

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Yes yes yes


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[iamthesgt]

24 jalapeno peppers
1 pound ground sausage
2 cups all-purpose baking mix
1 (16 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 (16 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1 package Applewood bacon (raw) (~20 slices)


Cook 12 slices of bacon in the oven for 7 minutes following these directions: http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/breakfastcookery/ht/bacon.htm


Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.


Cut a slit in each jalapeno pepper. Remove and discard seeds and pulp. Melt the 8 oz of Monterey Jack cubed cheese in the microwave.


In a medium bowl, mix sausage, baking mix, Cheddar cheese, melted Monterey jack cheese, crushed red pepper, and garlic salt.


Stuff jalapenos with the 16 oz cubed Monterey Jack cheese. Shape sausage mixture around the jalapenos to form cylinders. Wrap a half piece of partially cooked bacon around the cylinder and secure with a toothpick.


Arrange jalapeno cylinders on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.


You may need to increase the melted cheese amount and bisquick slightly to stretch the wrapping. Original recipe here (has a serving calculator): http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/33950/armadillo-eggs

[ssandersjr]

Sounds great. With the issues I having with stomach at the moment this would kill me for sure

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[iamthesgt]

Yeah I'm sure it'll tear up a weak or upset stomach

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[GhostOverride]

I can't wait to make these


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[iamthesgt]

Just make sure you only partially cook the bacon before wrapping the eggs so the bacon is perfectly done when the eggs are.

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[MARDIGRA21]

It's that time again folks

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[ssandersjr]

It's that time again folks

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Food Porn!!!! Looks good.

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[UH1FE]

Nice, bbq is going to kill me some day.

[Valorfall]

Never had brisket before. Ell have to try it when I have a chance.

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[jxspyder]

Never had brisket before. Ell have to try it when I have a chance.

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........man card. Revoked.
Eat brisket. Now. Dont stare at your phone.....go eat brisket.

:beer::cool:

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[NwG_SnakeEyes]

........man card. Revoked.
Eat brisket. Now. Dont stare at your phone.....go eat brisket.

:beer::cool:

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Lmao. So true. Gotta go get some of that Watson

[UH1FE]

The best brisket I ever had was in Huntsville AL. The name of the place was wagon wheel. The food was epic texas bbq. The owner was from texas and knew his stuff.

[RogueScot]

Brisket is awesome! Try this, if you don't want to smoke one.

http://www.chow.com/recipes/30796-easy-slow-cooker-bbq-beef-brisket

[jxspyder]

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Became:

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[ssandersjr]

Looks damn good. How was the flavor?

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[jxspyder]

Was awesome. Will never bake or barbecue ribs again. Smoker all the way.

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[hiddnk1ller4]

Looks delicious!

[WarHorse2K4]

Man, I can smell those Briskets through my monitor! When I get a grill / smoker like that this summer, you best believe I will post the results.

[jxspyder]

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Superbowl!!!

More to come.

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[GhostOverride]

Send some this way!


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[MARDIGRA21]

Got a little something going as well http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/03/e6anejap.jpg


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[MARDIGRA21]

Pic Before I wrap them in foilhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/03/y5yhu4eg.jpg


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[jxspyder]

Forgot about the after.

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Brisket and Tri-tip. Winning!!

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[jxspyder]

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[TrillVilleN1]

that looks delicious!

[ssandersjr]

Damnit Dave!!! Send a care package to Florida!!!

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[jxspyder]

Oh, it was.

Im going to experiment with wings soonish. Next week is pork loin.

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[GhostOverride]

Wrong thing to look at this early, haven't even had breakfast yet and now I want BBQ


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[jxspyder]

This weekend's success.

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[TrillVilleN1]

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My girl and I cooked this one with a pressure cooker.

We made steak tostadas with it. They were amazing.

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[GhostOverride]

I can't see the pics...I get upset when I can't see my food porn :help:

[TrillVilleN1]

I can't see the pics...I get upset when I can't see my food porn :help:
Weird... I added them as attachments.

[GhostOverride]

Now I'm hungry lol


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[Ir1shm4st3rm1nd]

I smoke brisket all the time!! Got a secret family recipe from Texas and everything!

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[GhostOverride]

I smoke brisket all the time!! Got a secret family recipe from Texas and everything!

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What is it?

[jxspyder]

Oh, totally forgot. Country style ribs.

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Into

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[TrillVilleN1]

That looks amazing. :faint2:

[BULLETMAN]

Weird... I added them as attachments.

Trill, what are those taco looking deals?? They look amazing Bro!!!!


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[BULLETMAN]

Oh, totally forgot. Country style ribs.

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Into

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Dam Bobby Flay what's up Bro, can a brother get a hook up!!!?? Those look GREAT!!!


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[TrillVilleN1]

Trill, what are those taco looking deals?? They look amazing Bro!!!!


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Steak tostadas... they are close to the top of the tastiest things that have come out of my kitchen.

[BULLETMAN]

Steak tostadas... they are close to the top of the tastiest things that have come out of my kitchen.

I SERIOUSLY want some Bro!! They look soooo Amazing.... Do u have a recipe or u just make them??


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[TrillVilleN1]

I SERIOUSLY want some Bro!! They look soooo Amazing.... Do u have a recipe or u just make them??


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We just made them, haha. But from what I remember...

http://forums.usmilitarygamers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6866&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1398714721

Ingredients:
Steak/roast
Black Beans
Tostadas
Ro-tel
Mexican Blend Cheese
Cilantro
Sour Cream

We pressure cooked a roast, but you don't have to that. You can cook the steak however you want. I can't recall all of the seasoning we used, but I would guess cumin, chili pepper, salt, pepper, tajin, garlic, etc. Once cooked, cut the steak into small pieces.

Microwave some canned black beans then smash them. It would probably be tastier to cook fresh black beans, but they are still amazing with canned beans. Use similar seasoning to the ones mentioned above.

Spread the smashed beans on the tostadas. Put steak on them and sprinkle cheese and Rotel on top of it.

Place the prepared tostadas on a sheet pan. set the oven to 350 and cook them for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and you think they're ready.

Take the tostadas out, and sprinkle some fresh diced cilantro on them. Add sour cream and enjoy!

[BULLETMAN]

They look bomb... Gonna have to try them.... Think I will use a crockpot an make fresh beans and throw the meat in with them... Cook them slow for like 6 hrs.... Shit I am getting hungry now, guess I better go grab some grub.....one last thing, how do u do your shells? If I buy tostada shells pre do be they taste different... When I cook them they seem to get real greasy and or to crisp almost hard..... So is there a trick to it, certain temp the oil should be? Certain kind of oil?. Anyhow, thanks for the info Bro.....


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[TrillVilleN1]

They look bomb... Gonna have to try them.... Think I will use a crockpot an make fresh beans and throw the meat in with them... Cook them slow for like 6 hrs.... Shit I am getting hungry now, guess I better go grab some grub.....one last thing, how do u do your shells? If I buy tostada shells pre do be they taste different... When I cook them they seem to get real greasy and or to crisp almost hard..... So is there a trick to it, certain temp the oil should be? Certain kind of oil?. Anyhow, thanks for the info Bro.....


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I've never made tostada shells myself. I buy them from the store. I don't really like the shell kind though. I prefer the flat ones, but that's just a personal preference. They shelled ones taste weird to me. These are the ones I normally use.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/37/31/00/0007373100760_500X500.jpg

[comanche_warior]

Now I'm hungry does anybody have any suggestions for a good smoker?

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[BULLETMAN]

I've never made tostada shells myself. I buy them from the store. I don't really like the shell kind though. I prefer the flat ones, but that's just a personal preference. They shelled ones taste weird to me. These are the ones I normally use.

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Never tried that brand, I have had others like them just not that one specifically. Gonna have to try those next time... Thanks Bro....


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[Ir1shm4st3rm1nd]

Now I'm hungry does anybody have any suggestions for a good smoker?

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You can't go wrong with most of what's out there, especially if you are a beginner, and just cooking for yourself or a few people. Go to Lowe's or home Depot they have some decent and we'll priced ones there, or if you want something a little nicer and pricier, they usually have an excellent selection at this big bass pro shops. The most important thing is to get one that is nice and thick, none of that thin metal, it won't rust out as much and get holes in it, and you want one that has good seals around the openings so it's easy to control the flow of air into the smoker to allow you to best control the heat. I have spent most my life learning how to smoke meat(bring on the jokes) so if you have any questions, hit me up! I smoke a mean Texas Brisket!

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[jxspyder]

I have a Masterbuilt 2 door propane smoker, and it's pretty much awesome for a starter. Made one or two minor fixes, and it's smoking like a champ. I'll probably upgrade it down the road to something bigger and more expensive, but it'll be a while.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Masterbuilt-2-Door-Charcoal-and-Propane-Gas-Dual-Fuel-Smoker-20050412/202904343/

[jxspyder]

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[jxspyder]

Tried something new today. Injected wings. Half hot-sauce from wing-dome.....it was free from my boss......and half with injectable bbq.
Before:
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And after:
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Also did some ribs
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[TrillVilleN1]

I just ate no too long ago and now I'm hungry. That looks amazing!

[BilgeRatBilly]

Just got a smoker today for fathers day. I'll let y'all know how it turns out :) I've been waffling back and forth for months and decided on a Webber Smoky Mountain. I figured if I'm going to do it I'll do it the way God intended... with charcoal and wood chips. Hopefully it works out, lol.

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[sickpuppy79]

So need a room mate? U are making me hungry

[MARDIGRA21]

Just got a smoker today for fathers day. I'll let y'all know how it turns out :) I've been waffling back and forth for months and decided on a Webber Smoky Mountain. I figured if I'm going to do it I'll do it the way God intended... with charcoal and wood chips. Hopefully it works out, lol.

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You mean to tell me there's a different way lol. I believe that's the water smoker if I recall. I had a bitch of a time maintaining a temp with that one hopefully you have better luck

[BilgeRatBilly]

You mean to tell me there's a different way lol. I believe that's the water smoker if I recall. I had a bitch of a time maintaining a temp with that one hopefully you have better luck
Lol, yep. The model I have has 4 vents so it's supposed to be fairly easy to maintain temp. everything I've read says it's definitely trial and error but should be able to "figure it out" in an afternoon. I actually have the Masterbuilt digital electric in my garage because I bought it first, but I thought I'd regret not getting what I wanted in the first place. I hope I don't regret it too.

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[jxspyder]

Grats dude!! Good luck with that.

[BilgeRatBilly]

69066907 So the ribs were definitely a huge success. I'm partially a loser though because after 6 hours of love I was too excited to take an after picture and they were gone by the time I realized it. I can see some people not liking the effort it takes to smoke with these, but the results were spectacular. Ironically I had a hard time keeping the temp as high as I wanted it. I'm keeping a log though and I have a feeling I'll have it mastered quickly.

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[jxspyder]

The night before

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Barbecue and buffalo injected wings.

[Brian]

The night before

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/06/u5ezy2u8.jpg
Barbecue and buffalo injected wings.

Looks tasty.


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[jxspyder]

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[BULLETMAN]

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Looks soooo DAM good Bro!! I wish I could make them look like that. My food is good it just looks crazy not all perfect like this does.... Good job!!


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[BilgeRatBilly]

How do you remember to take the after pictures? I always get so hot and bothered when I'm done cooking that I forget... I've smoked out 3 times and I've forgotten every time.

[TrillVilleN1]

My mouth got instantly watery from looking at those wings... hmmmm.

[jxspyder]

How do you remember to take the after pictures? I always get so hot and bothered when I'm done cooking that I forget... I've smoked out 3 times and I've forgotten every time.

I snap them just after I pull them out.

[BilgeRatBilly]

Finally got some pictures this time. First time smoking a whole chicken and it was amazing. My 4yr old wanted 4ths, hahaha.

Brined it overnight and smoked for 5 & 1/2 hrs.

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[jxspyder]

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Should try a turkey next. Smoked makes deep dried turkey taste like overcooked oven turkey.

[BilgeRatBilly]

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Should try a turkey next. Smoked makes deep dried turkey taste like overcooked oven turkey.
Oh I'm going to be all over that like a fat kid on a cupcake. A good long brining and a nice long smoke will equal a glorious nap inducing bird [emoji42]

[jxspyder]

Oh I'm going to be all over that like a fat kid on a cupcake. A good long brining and a nice long smoke will equal a glorious nap inducing bird [emoji42]

Exactly.

[ssandersjr]

The night before

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/06/u5ezy2u8.jpg
Barbecue and buffalo injected wings.
What did you inject them with

[ssandersjr]

Always enjoy seeing the great food in this thread

[jxspyder]

What did you inject them with

Half of them with a hot sauce from Wingdome. The other half with Cajun barbecue.

[ssandersjr]

Half of them with a hot sauce from Wingdome. The other half with Cajun barbecue.
I'll have to try that.

[jxspyder]

Starting here:
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Prep the night before:
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And this is where we make the magic:
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[BilgeRatBilly]

Super jealous! I'm going to smoke something on Monday I just haven't figured out what yet.

[jxspyder]

I've got either ribs or a pork butt Thursday for the game. Haven't decided yet.


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[Thunder720]

my brother in law that lives down the street from me just loaded a 20lb. brisket with his personal dry rub spice mix in the smoker. it should be done by about noon or so 2pm tomorrow
wooooo!!!

[MARDIGRA21]

I hate you guys lol. I'll be home soon and back to my smoker.

[TrillVilleN1]

Damn it! I made probably the best ribs ever last week, and I forgot to take pictures. Hmmm, guess I'll just have to make them again, haha.

[jxspyder]

I skipped the ribs Thursday, but found a use for some extra brisket.

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[GhostOverride]

Can you really go wrong with chili......I sir say no.

[jxspyder]

It was awesome, but I need to add some spice.


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[MARDIGRA21]

It's good to be back. 3 racks of ribs and one pork butt. I'm super excited lol

[UH1FE]

Looks awesome! Look up removing the silver skin on ribs. It made my ribs so much better. Not saying you didn't just trying to help everyone.

[MARDIGRA21]

I usually do but I was too lazy to do it this time

[UH1FE]

Kids wanted ribs.

[UH1FE]

I have my wife remove it for me!!!!!!

[MARDIGRA21]

The amount of food I have to cook I should invest in a huge smoker like that

[TrillVilleN1]

I want ribs now! X(

[MARDIGRA21]

Before I wrap them and rest

[jxspyder]

I'm looking in to upgrading to a pellet smoker with built in thermometer.......smoking overnight!!


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[BilgeRatBilly]

I have a feeling I bought one way to small...

[jxspyder]

So resurrection.

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NFC Division round against the Panthers. I discovered the pure joy that is reverse sear. I'll never, ever, cook a steak any other way again. It was amazing, best steak I've ever cooked, and on a smoker.


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[jxspyder]

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Super Bowl pulled pork. Game didn't go the way I wanted, but the grub was amazing.


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[jxspyder]

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The last meal for my trusty Masterbuilt smoker. And it was damn good.


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[jxspyder]

My new baby
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And it's first mean, ribs with bacon wrapped meatballs.
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[Starfoxy32]

My new baby
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And it's first mean, ribs with bacon wrapped meatballs.
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God I hate you right now! I am so hungry and that looks sooooooooo Amazing! USMG COOKOUT YOUR HOUSE?

[jxspyder]

And my newest discovey, smoked brats. This time with corn and smoked homemade kraut.7471

No after shots, went through them too fast.


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[MARDIGRA21]

Digging the new pellet smoker man

[warriortorch]

I am jealous of all of you. I have not had a good cookout in a long time. Not the same grilling by yourself. Lol


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[MARDIGRA21]

Speaking of brisket, I smoked one the other day.

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[Brian]

Looks great!


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[jxspyder]

Nice. Probably gonna do a brisket for my sons birthday. Can't wait.


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[iamthesgt]

Gosh spyder you're making me jealous!

What is a reverse sear?

[jxspyder]

Reverse sear is smoking a thick cut steak to 135, the searing it on a pan at about 500 degrees for 15 seconds or so each side.

Keeps it a perfect medium rare throughout the whole steak, extremely juicy, and tastes amazing.


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[iamthesgt]

Reverse sear is smoking a thick cut steak to 135, the searing it on a pan at about 500 degrees for 15 seconds or so each side.

Keeps it a perfect medium rare throughout the whole steak, extremely juicy, and tastes amazing.


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And do you just adjust the smoking temperature if you want something other than medium rare?

[MARDIGRA21]

Or oven cooking it first if you don't have a smoker and then sear afterwards it's more juicier then finishing in the oven

[jxspyder]

Naw, adjust your time to go beyond medium rare. You're smoking at 225, so just pull it at a higher temp.


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[Starfoxy32]

Hey all the USMG Members we have a site on FB called https://www.facebook.com/MadFoodieMom feel free to post all of your recipes and photos there if not just like the page!

[Brian]

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Still haven't got the confidence to spend the money and try a brisket but this is a Boston Butt I did today for pulled pork.


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[MARDIGRA21]

That's a lot of meat thermometers lol. Looks good though, how was it?

[Brian]

That's a lot of meat thermometers lol. Looks good though, how was it?

It's pretty good. The bark came out much better than the last time. It's still not the same as a stick burner though([emoji20]one day). I still don't trust the one built into the smoker.


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[jxspyder]

Looks solid. Shoulda thrown in a post-pull shot too!!


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[Brian]

Next time.


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[Brian]

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So I tried my hand at brisket for the second time. Love the taste but disappointed there was no smoke ring. The pinkness in the photo is from the rub and not the meat. I cooked it at 225 for about 7-8 hours. The first one was rushed(6 hours) and undercooked in my opinion. How long and hot are you guys doing yours?


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[MARDIGRA21]

Did you rest it

[MARDIGRA21]

Type of wood (chips logs, or blocks?

[Brian]

Rested it for at least 60 min. Smoked at my place and took it to a friends house so it say for a while. I used the Jack Daniels barrel chips.


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[MARDIGRA21]

Another thing, you have to cut across the grain, I usually rest mine wrapped in saran wrap in an ice chest with some towels on top. How often did you add smoke? Charcoal or straight wood?

[MARDIGRA21]

Vent open all the way? I rest mine at least 2 hours

[MARDIGRA21]

You have to trim some of that fat off before hand and score it as well. It's a learning curve, and has taken me several times to get right

[Brian]

It's a master built electric with the cold smoker attachment so it smokes constantly. Vent 1/2 open. The briskets I got didn't have much fat but they were on managers special. I need to find a real butcher or meat shop.


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[MARDIGRA21]

I don't like that smoker I have the same one and can never get a good smoke ring or flavor. I use it mainly to smoke salmon

[Brian]

The cold smoker works well for actually making smoke compared to the regular setup. I'm going to try and seal the the lid so less smoke escapes that way.


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[jxspyder]

Yeah, even with fat cap, you should be getting smoke ring on sides. I've never used a cold smoker though.

But for the rest, worry less about cook time and more about internal temp. 190-200, pull and wrap it for an hour or two.


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[Brian]

Thanks for the advice guys. The cold smoker attachment just produces smoke the whole time because the electrics don't produce much of it at low temps. They are insulated a little too well so the burner isn't on often or long enough to produce good smoke. I'll have to start trying to cook the stuff well done. Is there a long stall like with a Boston butt? Do you guys usually do it over night?


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[jxspyder]

Yes, there is a stall. You can cook through it, or use the Texas Crutch, where you wrap the meat with some juice and basically braise it through. None of that hard bark, but the meat is more tender and juicy.

I've done an over-nighter a couple times after I got the pellet cooker for early morning games. Good way to wake up.


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