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[RustyJake]

A small sirloin roast and some Mexican spiced nuts.

Sat May 31 Sirloin Roast and Mexican Nuts

Sirloin Roast SousVide for 12 hours @130. Set to rest in fridge, and smoke until 130° is reached again

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[smokeyiowan]

Thinking I need to go hang out with RustyJake for some some cooking lessons!!

 

[RustyJake]

Thinking I need to go hang out with RustyJake for some some cooking lessons!!

Come on over, BBQ is a reason to socialize and enjoy some food and beverages

 

[GTHDOOK]

You are right Rusty Jake. I was so bored because the weather was rough, I smoked water on my little smoker and made smoked ice. Heard it was good in whiskey

 

[smokeyiowan]

GTHDOOK, what's the verdict on the smoked ice in your whiskey?

 

[GTHDOOK]

GTHDOOK, what's the verdict on the smoked ice in your whiskey?

Howdy Smokey, it gave it a different taste for sure. I’m going to play around with flavors and see which works best. I tried mesquite this time and that be a little strong. Need more research and whiskey. lol. It’s fun testing it out.

 

[smokeyiowan]

In the name of science I completely agree with you. You are going to need much more whiskey and pellets!!!

 

[GTHDOOK]

In the name of science I completely agree with you. You are going to need much more whiskey and pellets!!!

Whiskey for sure! Haha.

 

[RayClem]

Howdy Smokey, it gave it a different taste for sure. I’m going to play around with flavors and see which works best. I tried mesquite this time and that be a little strong. Need more research and whiskey. lol. It’s fun testing it out.

Bourbon is generally aged in new oak barrels, so that might be the best option.

Scotch is generally aged in used oak barrels purchased from bourbon distillers who have to have new barrels. However, sometimes other types of barrels are used as well for double barrel Scotch.

Cognac is aged in French oak barrels. I do not know how the French oak differs from American oak.

I would think that oak, maple, hickory and cherry pellets would be a better choice than Mesquite. You can purchase pellets made from used Bourbon barrels. They might produce the best flavor.

 

[jayjordan]

Pork loin chops, seasoned with Meat Church Honey Hog and Holy Gospel then cooked at 225 super smoke for an hour and a half. Then glazed with Meat Mitch Whomp! Sauce, finished at 275.

 

[Parrothead1809]

I continue to dip my toes into the griddling sensation. With just me & the Mrs, it's hard to commit to a large dedicated griddle - esp since for any gathering I'd use the smoker, Weber or gasser. Anyway - the shrimp came out great!
-PH

 

[RayClem]

I continue to dip my toes into the griddling sensation. With just me & the Mrs, it's hard to commit to a large dedicated griddle - esp since for any gathering I'd use the smoker, Weber or gasser. Anyway - the shrimp came out great!
-PH

Like you, my wife and I are empty nesters, usually cooking for two. However, I like having a 4-burner griddle. For example, when cooking a couple of burgers, I can also cook French fries or onion rings, saute onions to top the burgers, and toast the buns. If you like bacon cheeseburgers, you can also fry the bacon. While it might be possible to do that on a smaller griddle, things would get crowded. The larger griddle also lets me lower the temperature on one burner for toasting the buns. After the onions are translucent, I can cut the heat back on that burner as well. Having multiple burners makes the griddle more flexible, even when cooking for two.

 

[jayjordan]

I continue to dip my toes into the griddling sensation. With just me & the Mrs, it's hard to commit to a large dedicated griddle - esp since for any gathering I'd use the smoker, Weber or gasser. Anyway - the shrimp came out great!
-PH

I have 4 burner Blackstone. Even cooking just for two normally I use the entire surface. This morning made hash browns, bacon and pancakes. Moved the bacon and hash browns to area with burner turned off to stay warm while I cooked the pancakes. Probably could have bought a 3 burner and not missed the extra room, but I got the 4 burner on sale for less than the 3 burner.

 

[TELLIOTT]

First attempt at pork jerky. 3.5 hours at 180°. On the cooling rack now.

 

[RustyJake]

Chicken wings