What's in your smoker? - Page 228

Dave128 · 09-09-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Dom definately cooks awesome food, but I'm not sure he really qualifies as "living in the south"

True, but he is more south than me. Maybe I should just move into his back yard.

Steve · 09-09-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave128

True, but he is more south than me. Maybe I should just move into his back yard.

357 · 09-09-2014, 10:56 AM

Great pics guys. Dom when are you going to quit your day job and open a restaurant?

Porch Dweller · 09-09-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 357

Great pics guys. Dom when are you going to quit your day job and open a restaurant?

From the looks of it he could definitely do some catering!

jonumberone · 09-09-2014, 07:28 PM

Thanks, guys.

Smokin Gator · 09-10-2014, 05:42 AM

Nice as usual Dom. What is the cabinet style smoker… a FEC?

jonumberone · 09-10-2014, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Nice as usual Dom. What is the cabinet style smoker… a FEC?

It's an Assassin 28, Brent.

357 · 09-10-2014, 02:55 PM

Dom, you clearly buy a lot of meat. Any preference in where to get it from, quality/price wise?

For me I've bopped around to different grocery stores but I can't beat the prices I find here: http://www.restaurantdepot.com/Branc...hio_valley.pdf

Unfortunately funding (lack thereof) doesn't allow me to buy as much or as often as I'd like.

jonumberone · 09-11-2014, 07:01 AM

Mike, I have a Restaurant Depot membership but haven't found the savings to be worth the trip.
I get a lot of my meat from Sams, Costco, etc...
They offer even cheaper prices if you buy by the case.
A case of ribs has 9 racks in it, and a case of butts has 8.
If I grab a case of butts I usually cook 2, use 4 for sausage, and freeze 2.

jonumberone · 09-14-2014, 10:38 AM

Did some Smoked Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers the other day.
Still needs work.

Doing some beef ribs today.
Trying something different, started with a simple salt, pepper, garlic seasoning.

Then into a marinade.
Have to say this is the first time I've ever tried marinating ribs.

Going to let them marinade for about 3 hours, then season them again before they hit the smoker.

OnePyroTec · 09-14-2014, 04:34 PM

Love smoking beef ribs. Usually we just go with the salt, pepper, garlic, onion.

Your Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers look interesting. When you say they need work...what do you think would help?

Steve · 09-14-2014, 08:15 PM

Dang Dom!

jonumberone · 09-15-2014, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OnePyroTec

When you say they need work...what do you think would help?

Mostly I need to work on the technique. The flavors were there but the texture was off.
As the peppers and meatloaf cooked down, the moisture and fat that rendered got trapped inside the pepper, and caused the meatloaf to steam/boil.
Also, usually when I make stuffed peppers I use ground beef that I have browned. Using a raw meatloaf mixture caused some shrinkage, and left me with a poor pepper to meatloaf ratio.
Next time I have to remember to overstuff the peppers.

Pulled the ribs out of the marinade and added a coating of seasoning then it was onto the smoker.

All done!

BigAsh · 09-15-2014, 09:15 AM

lookin' good!...I don't think I've ever made beef ribs...certainly not in recent memory...gonna give em a whirl...opinions on the marinade "technique"?

T.G · 09-15-2014, 09:57 AM

Nice looking stuff, Dom.

I've never marinaded or brined beef ribs, curious, how much flavor do you think came though, Dom?

jonumberone · 09-15-2014, 10:09 AM

Very good.
They were different though.
None of the usual BBQ flavors. No paprika, no chili powder, no mustard, no sauce....etc..
They were a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Most of the salt came from the marinade, as I usually am light with it.
I was expecting bolder flavor, and I didn't get that, more balanced.
Kept them in the marinade for 3 hours. Perhaps I'll go longer next time.
I think I got some of the sweetness from the smoking wood.
Used a mixture of Peach and Hickory.

357 · 09-17-2014, 04:01 PM

Anyone smoke peppers for future use? I'm looking for suggestions/advice. I happen to have quite a few peppers of all sorts, from bell to ghost and thai peppers;Lots of jalapenos, orange habaneros, and even a few pablanos (spelling?).

I considered hanging some to dry and I am going to do ABTs with some of the jalapenos but I'm considering smoking some of the rest (the bulk of them) for use in sauces or other meals. I don't know how long, temps, how to store afterwards, or what to use them in if I do smoke a bunch of them up, other than sauces maybe.

Chainsaw13 · 09-17-2014, 04:28 PM

Cold smoke if you can, Mike. That's keeping the temp under 90F. You dont want to cook them, but just impart a smoke flavor. Then proceed to hang/dry, or put in a dehydrator.

cort · 09-17-2014, 09:55 PM

My PBC arrived yesterday. Super excited for its maiden voyage on Sat. Gonna do 3 racks of BB ribs and a couple tri tips. Will post pics once it's done.

jonumberone · 09-18-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cort

My PBC arrived yesterday. Super excited for its maiden voyage on Sat. Gonna do 3 racks of BB ribs and a couple tri tips. Will post pics once it's done.

Can't wait to see the pics, Gary!

09-09-2014, 10:56 AM	#4543
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: What's in your smoker? Great pics guys. Dom when are you going to quit your day job and open a restaurant? __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-09-2014, 07:28 PM	#4545
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09-10-2014, 05:42 AM	#4546
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: What's in your smoker? Nice as usual Dom. What is the cabinet style smoker… a FEC? __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

09-10-2014, 02:55 PM	#4548
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: What's in your smoker? Dom, you clearly buy a lot of meat. Any preference in where to get it from, quality/price wise? For me I've bopped around to different grocery stores but I can't beat the prices I find here: http://www.restaurantdepot.com/Branc...hio_valley.pdf Unfortunately funding (lack thereof) doesn't allow me to buy as much or as often as I'd like. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-11-2014, 07:01 AM	#4549
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: What's in your smoker? Mike, I have a Restaurant Depot membership but haven't found the savings to be worth the trip. I get a lot of my meat from Sams, Costco, etc... They offer even cheaper prices if you buy by the case. A case of ribs has 9 racks in it, and a case of butts has 8. If I grab a case of butts I usually cook 2, use 4 for sausage, and freeze 2. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-14-2014, 10:38 AM	#4550
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: What's in your smoker? Did some Smoked Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers the other day. Still needs work. Doing some beef ribs today. Trying something different, started with a simple salt, pepper, garlic seasoning. Then into a marinade. Have to say this is the first time I've ever tried marinating ribs. Going to let them marinade for about 3 hours, then season them again before they hit the smoker. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-14-2014, 04:34 PM	#4551
OnePyroTec Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Wayne Location: Nevada Posts: 332 Trading: (2)	Re: What's in your smoker? Love smoking beef ribs. Usually we just go with the salt, pepper, garlic, onion. Your Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers look interesting. When you say they need work...what do you think would help?

09-14-2014, 08:15 PM	#4552
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: What's in your smoker? Dang Dom! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

09-15-2014, 09:15 AM	#4554
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: What's in your smoker? lookin' good!...I don't think I've ever made beef ribs...certainly not in recent memory...gonna give em a whirl...opinions on the marinade "technique"? __________________ Keith

09-15-2014, 09:57 AM	#4555
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: What's in your smoker? Nice looking stuff, Dom. I've never marinaded or brined beef ribs, curious, how much flavor do you think came though, Dom?

09-15-2014, 10:09 AM	#4556
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: What's in your smoker? Very good. They were different though. None of the usual BBQ flavors. No paprika, no chili powder, no mustard, no sauce....etc.. They were a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Most of the salt came from the marinade, as I usually am light with it. I was expecting bolder flavor, and I didn't get that, more balanced. Kept them in the marinade for 3 hours. Perhaps I'll go longer next time. I think I got some of the sweetness from the smoking wood. Used a mixture of Peach and Hickory. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-17-2014, 04:01 PM	#4557
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: What's in your smoker? Anyone smoke peppers for future use? I'm looking for suggestions/advice. I happen to have quite a few peppers of all sorts, from bell to ghost and thai peppers;Lots of jalapenos, orange habaneros, and even a few pablanos (spelling?). I considered hanging some to dry and I am going to do ABTs with some of the jalapenos but I'm considering smoking some of the rest (the bulk of them) for use in sauces or other meals. I don't know how long, temps, how to store afterwards, or what to use them in if I do smoke a bunch of them up, other than sauces maybe. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-17-2014, 04:28 PM	#4558
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: What's in your smoker? Cold smoke if you can, Mike. That's keeping the temp under 90F. You dont want to cook them, but just impart a smoke flavor. Then proceed to hang/dry, or put in a dehydrator. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-17-2014, 09:55 PM	#4559
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: What's in your smoker? My PBC arrived yesterday. Super excited for its maiden voyage on Sat. Gonna do 3 racks of BB ribs and a couple tri tips. Will post pics once it's done.