Jamieson S
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Well, the Cubs certainly didn't impress too much this weekend either /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
So, I'd have to say that for this only having been the second weekend I have owned a WSM, the cook went pretty well. The pork butts turned out quite well, though I wish I could have found larger sized ones (or just invite less friends over) as more leftovers would have been nice /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif The butts were tender, barely any fat left on it and had a decent smoke ring (maybe 1/2"). Honestly though I would have liked it to have a bit more of a smoke flavor, so I'll have to experiment some on that. Also, I did a "Renowned Mr Brown" type clone but I didn't re-reb in the morning. Next time I'll do so as I think it could have used some more flavor on the outside. I think wrapping the butts in saran then foil and holding for a few hours to keep them warm also made the bark get soft from the steam produced, next time I'll try to time it better so I get to enjoy it more.
The 4 racks of spares turned out nice. With about an hour or so left I unrolled them and laid 2 racks per level so they would lay flat and gave them a good spray with apple juice. They came out very dark on the outside and pulled down the bone quite a bit. I left the skirt on them and that part had a jerky type texture, though not as dry. Just very smokey and rich with spice. In general the ribs were great. Think they were on for close to 7.5 hours, and probably could have come off a bit earlier. I just think TOO much fat rendered out.
Anyway, not a bad attempt for my first overnighter. Amazing how much easier it is to wake up to flip some butts compared to when the alarm goes off on a work day /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jamie
So, I'd have to say that for this only having been the second weekend I have owned a WSM, the cook went pretty well. The pork butts turned out quite well, though I wish I could have found larger sized ones (or just invite less friends over) as more leftovers would have been nice /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif The butts were tender, barely any fat left on it and had a decent smoke ring (maybe 1/2"). Honestly though I would have liked it to have a bit more of a smoke flavor, so I'll have to experiment some on that. Also, I did a "Renowned Mr Brown" type clone but I didn't re-reb in the morning. Next time I'll do so as I think it could have used some more flavor on the outside. I think wrapping the butts in saran then foil and holding for a few hours to keep them warm also made the bark get soft from the steam produced, next time I'll try to time it better so I get to enjoy it more.
The 4 racks of spares turned out nice. With about an hour or so left I unrolled them and laid 2 racks per level so they would lay flat and gave them a good spray with apple juice. They came out very dark on the outside and pulled down the bone quite a bit. I left the skirt on them and that part had a jerky type texture, though not as dry. Just very smokey and rich with spice. In general the ribs were great. Think they were on for close to 7.5 hours, and probably could have come off a bit earlier. I just think TOO much fat rendered out.
Anyway, not a bad attempt for my first overnighter. Amazing how much easier it is to wake up to flip some butts compared to when the alarm goes off on a work day /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jamie