What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[Rumline]

I tried the reverse sear method on some ribeyes. Smoked for about an hour and then seared, finished with a little butter. Didn't care for it at all. I found the smoke taste overwhelmed the steak. I prefer just a little salt & pepper so I can actually taste the steak.

I like oak for steaks. Gives it a little spice without being as overpowering as Mesquite. But I have to admit it still changes the flavor quite a bit. Maybe sous vide-ing your steaks would be better?

[Gman]

It wouldn't shock me a bit if our higher elevation creates a tendency for longer stall times. It makes sense to me since water evaporates at a lower temperature.

[yz9890]

Steak kabobs and Mexican street corn. Two cultural appropriations in one pellet grill.

[Aloha_Shooter]

It wouldn't shock me a bit if our higher elevation creates a tendency for longer stall times. It makes sense to me since water evaporates at a lower temperature.

I would think the stall would occur at a lower temperature but be shorter due to the lower pressure.

[Lars]

Was asked to make brisket and pulled pork for a buddies wedding rehearsal dinner. Firing up both the Treager and the GMG in about an hour.

[thedave1164]

Did a HUGE pork shoulder for pulled pork yesterday.
Brined it for about 6 hours the day before then let it soak in the rub overnight.

5 hours on the smoker (hickory), then about 2.5 hours in the oven, pulled at 195 and let it set for 30 minutes.

Moist with awesome flavor.

Rub is paprika based, then coat with yellow mustard just before popping it in the smoker.

The young ones do not complain about it being spicy

[yz9890]

Costco in Parker had $4 off for a 3 pack of St. Louis cut spare ribs today. 3 slabs (approx 9lbs) of ribs for about $22. I haven't shopped around for them in a while so I'm not sure how much of a deal that is. I bought bunch for the weekend and for the freezer though. I think they're on sale through the weekend or until they're out.

[yz9890]

I usually mix my own rubs or buy online but the Aurora based Savory Spice company makes some great rubs. Not cheap but also not super expensive. Give them a try if you have a chance. The store I went to was at Southlands mall. I think they have a few more stores around town though. They sell by the oz or by the bottle. As much or as little as you want. Rubs as well as individual spices and salts (including curing salts). This poultry rub was $8.80 after tax for 8oz. I smoked an awesome turkey with it last week so I went back for more.

[Great-Kazoo]

I usually mix my own rubs or buy online but the Aurora based Savory Spice company makes some great rubs. Not cheap but also not super expensive. Give them a try if you have a chance. The store I went to was at Southlands mall. I think they have a few more stores around town though. They sell by the oz or by the bottle. As much or as little as you want. Rubs as well as individual spices and salts (including curing salts). This poultry rub was $8.80 after tax for 8oz. I smoked an awesome turkey with it last week so I went back for more.

Since you're a SS shopper. Try the Capitol Hill and the Cape Hatteras seasonings. .
Both make excellent salad dressings, the C,Hill good rub for lamb. The C,Hatteras is also a good rub for pork.

[wyome]

Smoked stuffed cheeseburgers in the Pit Barrel Cooker tonight....I dunno what all the wife put in the hamburger, but the cheese inside was extra sharp cheddar and blue cheese.

Topped them off with cole slaw...yum