3/15/2017 – Mary had bought 4 small lobster tails today for less that $4 each and we agreed we wanted to try boiling them cajun style; i.e. like spicy shrimp boil. They turned out very good even though she has … Continue reading
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3/12/2017 – This cook was good as the pecan in the kettle was better than the pellets in the MES. Rubbed in a lot of Stubbs Hot Pork Rub that provided a nice bark. Also liked the large thick spare ribs … Continue reading
This post contains advice and recipes about poaching/boiling corned beef found and extracted from various places.
Mary bought the bacon wrapped, sausage with yellow cheese filled jalapenos at HEB. They turned out good and have a great appearance.
3/5/2017 – Smoked them with a Pork Shoulder for Maggie, Jeff and family as this is their first time out since eloping to Galveston at Christmas. Looked great when pulled but over cooked wrapped in a warm oven.
3/4/2017 – Success the first time!!! Turned out great with nice slightly sweet chewy bites.
This was the second time making corned beef and the first time smoking it to make pastrami. The corned beef was made with part of a brisket point. The pastrami rub even included juniper berries. It turned out great with … Continue reading
02-26-2017 This cook went well following advice from the SMF’s post titled “Let’s Talk Brisket” and competition trimmed. … Continue reading
2/26/2017 – First ever cheese smoke and first time using the new mailbox mod.
2/19/2017, Sunday – Bought another 3.7 lb. boneless beef shoulder roast (a clod) at HEB for $2.27/lb and rubbed it with Jeff’s Texas Rub made our way (kosher salt and granulated garlic) the day before; i.e. Saturday. Tied in as it … Continue reading