05/23/2018 – This was our first ever batch of Chaurice (pronounced shore-EESE) sausage and it was great. Far more flavorful than andouille although need to try John Folse’s andouille as this followed fairly closely John’s recipe for chaurice here. Be … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pork
5/22/2018 – This cook produced the best flavored ribs I have made. The seasoning with 5POGS 24 hours before then before the foil and finishing in the oven is the best yet. The ACV-diluted Stubbs BBQ Sauce gave it the … Continue reading
5/20/2018 – This turned out good and with some tweaking to make it spicer will be a favorite. This was a good way to use leftover smoked pork butt.
5/12/2018, Sunday – Bought a fresh ~8 lb. Smithfield pork butt at HEB for $1.49/lb. No trimming was needed as the fat cap with thin and not even there in places. About 6 PM scored the thin fat cap into … Continue reading
This was our first smoked jerk seasoned pork and it turned out good. Even though it cooked to 265 it was tender when sliced thin and did not dry out that much. Definitely will try it again with the jerk seasoning. … Continue reading
4/8/2018 7:00 AM – Removed silver skin and shook on heavy our 5POGS. Returned to refer under plastic.
4/7/2018 – Smoked a 7.25 lb butt after scoring thin fat cap and rubbing a lot of 5POGS on all sides. Then shook on Kit’s Creole Seasoning and ~1/4 C ACV when wrapped and finished in the oven. This was … Continue reading
3/2/2018 – Midafternoon we salted a 9.04 lb pork butt. The seasoning on top of the salt was a mixture of remaining seasoning that included: 4POGS and Kit’s Creole Seasoning. Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and back into the refer. … Continue reading
This test used the 3POGS with the 3X the cayenne. Should have cured the thin slices as it would not have taken long and they would have been better. The seasoning blend seems to be what is wanted for Tasso. Could … Continue reading
This was one of the best butt’s todate. The very kicked-up 3Pogs—with 3x the cayenne–made a bark that was a nice smokey pepper based with a lot of depth. Also very moist despite the 11.5-hour cook.