Weekend Smoke?


 

AlexD

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Hey Everyone!

Its FRIDAY! this means it's time for my 2nd weekend with my new WSM. I'm thinking of doing some Chicken legs Saturday and a Pork Butt for pulled pork on Sunday. Any recommendations?

What are you doing this weekend? Happy Smoking!:wsm:
 
Chicken legs are a great experience builder for your new smoker. And you get to eat while you learn.
 
It might take me a bit to get there,but have a cold on (or three ;) ) ready and I'll personally give you some pointers!
 
AlexD;
I brine all of my chicken parts (30 minutes to an hour), pat dry, apply a light coat of EVOO, sprinkle with Weber Kick'n Chicken rub (moderately heavy) and cook "Hot and Fast" on the WSM without the water pan, a couple or three chunks of Applewood and all vents open:

http://virtualweberbullet.com/chicken4.html

Keep on smokin',
Dale53:wsm:
 
I'm with Dale on the hot and fast method. I did hot and fast on a few split chickens and it turned out only OK because of the rub I used... wasn't exactly my kind of taste. I'll definitely use the hot and fast method again, just with a different rub.

As for this weekend, I picked up a 13 lb brisket and two pork butts. Was originally thinking of doing it all tomorrow morning, but here I am about ready to go outside and get the chimney going for a midnight smoke...... There's just something about fresh brisket for lunch.
 
Hey Everyone!

Its FRIDAY! this means it's time for my 2nd weekend with my new WSM. I'm thinking of doing some Chicken legs Saturday and a Pork Butt for pulled pork on Sunday. Any recommendations?

What are you doing this weekend? Happy Smoking!:wsm:

Sunday will be smoked salmon three ways and my first shot at ribs on the 22" WSM.

Oh, and smoking some lemons to make smokey whiskey sours to go with the ribs :)
 
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AlexD;
I brine all of my chicken parts (30 minutes to an hour), pat dry, apply a light coat of EVOO, sprinkle with Weber Kick'n Chicken rub (moderately heavy) and cook "Hot and Fast" on the WSM without the water pan, a couple or three chunks of Applewood and all vents open:

http://virtualweberbullet.com/chicken4.html

Keep on smokin',
Dale53:wsm:

I agree Robert! I'm quite new to weber kettles but I can cook chicken with crispy skin everytime!

Brine for 1 hour, rinse and dry, EVOO, whatever spice you fancy that day (Chinese is a fav of mine)

Bank coals both sides, leaving the centre indirect for even heat, and cook at about 350-400f (200c)

40mins-1hour = tender chicken and crispy juicy skin!

AMAZING!!!
 
***also posted on the pic gallery section***

Hi All!

Ok so my 2nd weekend with the 18.5 WSM was another success, according to my taste testers. Let me know what you think

I had planned on doing chicken on Saturday and a low and slow pork shoulder on Sunday, but a surprise trip out to a friends cabin changed that. First Saturday at the cabin, I ended up just grilling the Chicken instead of smoking. Rubbed the legs with olive oil and coated in the "Grill Mates: Chicken Rub which sat then for the 3 hour car ride in the cooler."
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Plus take a look at the view we had cooking!
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We ended up getting home to the WSM around noon, so I changed my plan and did the High Heat method for the Pork shoulder, which I think turned out perfectly, it pulled so easy and had a great pink smoke ring.
Setting up, no water.
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Used the "Grill Mates: Pork Sweet and Spicy" Rub with extra cayenne pepper that sat from the night before. Injected with Apple Juice, salt and a little of the rub dissolved.
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2 Hickory + 2 Cherry chunks.
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Up to Temp!
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First temp check at 3 hours, 160 internal, time for foil.
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2 hours later, pulled off the grill and sat for 3 minutes once temp made it to 195.
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Dinner is served!!
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Got an 8 lb butt and a small 2 lb brisket flat I'm planning on smoking tomorrow morning if the rain will hold off early.
 
I was real happy with the little brisket considering its size and that I didn't wrap it. I pulled the butt too soon so the leftovers are a little dry. I know better
 
Planning on doing some chicken tomorrow. Still not sure if I'll brine or dry brine. I made my version (red pepper flakes instead of horseradish) of Alabama white sauce today. Might do half in a traditional sauce or none at all. And yes I cook BBQ often......
 

 

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