Ropa Vieja, because why not?

[Jonas-Switzerland]

The big chuck had to get out of my freezer. Decided to try cooking some ropa vieja.

Prepped as much as possible tonight. Filled up the charcoal basket for a 4 hour cook.


Cut the 5 pound roast in half to some more manageable pieces, and more seasoning. Inthe fridge for tomorrow morning.


I am going to start the fire at 7 in the morning. Fingers crossed that my kid does not wake us up before 5. If they do, at least the WSM is ready.

 

[Darryl - swazies]

My guess would be an 8 hour smoke on those 2 pieces if you could hover between 250 and 270.....
This is me assuming you will be smoking it all the way to pulling temps without using a braise.
I know little about the dish personally but clicked googlie a bit.......looks interesting.....
Good luck, will be looking for results later on.

 

[timothy]

That's interesting looking charcoal, almost egg shaped. What is it?

 

[JimK]

Can't wait to see what follows.