3/17/2023 – On this St. Patrick’s Day, we seasoned and smoked a 3.5 lb. corned beef brisket flat with a first-time-ever seasoning/rub. The fat was removed from the vac packing and rinsed. This turned out very good and was an … Continue reading
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1/17/2023 – This was a quicky smoke that turned out well. Smoked 8 country-style pork ribs that were still cold but salted to dry brine on one side and Stubb’s Hot Pork Rub on two sides. The rub was not … Continue reading
1/9/2023 – Smoked an off-brand 12.7 lb. turkey that claimed it was seasoned and bought from Greers when on sale. Thawed it in the sink for about 6 hours and there was still ice inside and hard-to-remove giblets. Spatchcocked it … Continue reading
“This is nice with cocktails and is actually tastes better if made a few days in advance. Recipe from Barefoot Contessa Family Style.” Makes 1.5 pints. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces of cream cheese or Greek Yogurt, at room temperature ½ cup sour cream … Continue reading
11/27/2022 – Bought a 21 lb. two-pack of butts at Rouses on sale keeping them in the outside refrigerator until this morning at 4:30 AM. Rinsed and cut off fat cap and loose ends. Sprinkled with salt and a good … Continue reading
11/25/2022 – This was the best smoked salmon I have made and the easiest. The method is presented here by a cook who caters events and this is her most often requested dish. Instructions Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees … Continue reading
11/23/2022 – Bought an off-brand, on-sale, 12 lb. bird at the new Publix on Cottage Hill for $0.49 per lb. Smoking it on Wednesday before Thanksgiving so we have leftovers as this year we are going to Becky’s in Pensacola … Continue reading
Made these the afternoon we were smoking butts for the UBC Reunion. They turned out great and well worth making again. The tasso next to the shrimp slices inside the large thick pepper wrapped in bacon was a beautiful when … Continue reading
Smoked on the Rectec: Chuck roast, Chicken thighs, Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in thick-sliced bacon from Rouses, and a split butternut squash. Put all but the squash on at the same time at 10:15 AM with the Recteq at 225°. … Continue reading
8/3/2022 – This smoke is the second small beef roast on the Recteq based on the first one here. Dry brined a 2 lb. roast 2 days earlier and seasoned well with fresh coarse ground black pepper and a light … Continue reading