I've got nothing to add,, those who posted above are speaking the gospel,, whether low n slow or hot n fast.. Probe tender,,,,, then rest. I am a hot-n-fast subscriber.
I had planned on trying Lengua for the first time this weekend. I even had the wife onboard to try it. However, when I went to the local american grocery and saw $6.99 a pound,,, I opted for something a little less questionable. I'll swing by a neighboring carniceria and see if theirs is any...
Sure,, now you post it. Ugh!!! I just bought a new 22 incher a month back,,, and a Jumbo Joe this past weekend. But,,, that dude won't last long in this area.
I also make little chunks from big chunks. Much like TPurdy, I keep it in large rounds until I need it. Then I make up enough chunks to fill a couple of milk crates. I used to use the kiln dried stuff, but after using naturally seasoned you will never go back. I always keep an eye out for fallen...
We don't have a lot of options here in my area. I've cooked a few of the Excel Selects with no bad experiences yet. I'm making the assumption that you are referring to full packers?? I just try to pick one with as little a fat cap as possible,,, I want the flat end to be as thick as possible and...
Cool,, thanks!! We do an annual camping trip at the beach every early November and the black drum are usually biting. I've just never taken the tie to clean and eat one.