What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[Great-Kazoo]

Beef bacon going in on Wednesday after curing in the Fridge since Sunday afternoon.

Should be tasty.

Have the flat of the packer in a corned beef brine.

What internal temp did you get that brisket to GK?

195. By midnight it was time to roll up the cook stove. Went with a whole packer? since i wanted to try a home made corn beef brisket. We're not beef brisket fans, next time i'd just buy a flat and call it good.
The reviews from the locals i called (ok cornered) to try some has been very good. I now get that extra time / temp for collagen break down with beef. Butter cutting smooth.

[Ah Pook]

I did a rack of baby back pork ribs this week. Slathered them in mustard and covered with my spice rub. Let sit, uncovered, in the frig for a couple of hours. Smoked at 250˚ for five hours. Finished, in foil. on the counter for one hour. Tasty!

Also smoked some broccoli that turned out pretty good. Sliced length wise. Rubbed on some canola oil and sea salt. Turned the smoker up to 350˚ and cooked for about 20 minutes. Flipped once. Next time I'm going to parboil the broccoli before smoking.

[yz9890]

What kind of thermometer are you guys using? Will the $30 digital instant read thermometers give me the same reading as a $100 Thermapen?

[68Charger]

What kind of thermometer are you guys using? Will the $30 digital instant read thermometers give me the same reading as a $100 Thermapen?

Probably, until the POS cord starts to come apart right where it goes into the probe... #%$&#@... (Ask me how I know)

Just cry once.

[Gman]

What kind of thermometer are you guys using? Will the $30 digital instant read thermometers give me the same reading as a $100 Thermapen?

I use one of these most of the time; http://www.amazon.com/Grill-Waterpro...dp/B00TFY5DYK/

The backlit display has come in handy a number of times.

[yz9890]

I use one of these most of the time; http://www.amazon.com/Grill-Waterpro...dp/B00TFY5DYK/

The backlit display has come in handy a number of times.

Thanks.

Man some of the reviews on Amazon for that thermometer are confusing. They mention moisture in the dial and difficulty to mount. I think some of those reviews are for a different product.

[Gman]

The reviews are for a number of different products. I usually depend on Amazon reviews, but the ones being associated to that digital thermometer are a train wreck. I've owned a number of digital thermometers, and this is a solid performer.

[Jer]

My GMG has food probes and I also use a Maverick 732 (I think is the model #) for verification of temps. I also have a no-name pen thermometer that I use for quick checks on various items as needed and I think it was free after rebate or a couple of bucks. It works fine and I have no issues. You don't have to spend high dollar to get a good thermometer but longevity & accuracy is the issue. If it's accurate out of the gate then the former is the only question mark and for a few bucks versus tripe digits I'll buy one every summer if I have to. So far that hasn't been the case though.

[yz9890]

So long Brinkmann Electric. You were cheap but at least you also sucked.



Saying goodby with a 12lbs turkey. It'll be nice to not need to finish it off on the BBQ or in the oven.

[wyome]

Smoked a meatloaf on the PBC...so good....that is all