What's on the smoker today?

[DirtyDan]

Saw a big fat man being poled around by a couple deer Christmas Eve. Pretty sure he was corner crossing so I gave him a warning shot. Unfortunately I hit the lead deer, probably that damn glowing red light in front of him that caught my eye. Anyway, didn’t want it to go to waist so soaked the rear quarter in a Apple cider vinegar and brown sugar brine overnight then coated with my favorite seasoning. The wife had cookies in the oven so I slapped it on the smoker for a 6 hour burn. At 150* he went into the cooler for an hour then sliced it up for Christmas dinner.
Thanks Santa, it was delicious!

 

[np307]

Been saving the breasts from my spring gobbler for a special occasion. Going over to my parents for Christmas this evening so I pulled these from the freezer last night. Salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne, cumin, ground mustard, msg rubbed all over; oriented so that they're pretty uniform; trussed and threw on the smoker. Gonna try 250 until we hit 160 internal. Mix of hickory and cherry.

Sitting at 135 internal currently. Plenty of smoke rolling. Smells great.

 

[np307]

Sitting at 135 internal currently. Plenty of smoke rolling. Smells great.

Yee haw

 

[WestKyHunt]

Yee haw

Did you brine or inject?
I did 2 wild turkey breast this year and forgot to brine one. It tasted good but was tough and just a little dry

 

[np307]

Did you brine or inject?
I did 2 wild turkey breast this year and forgot to brine one. It tasted good but was tough and just a little dry

No brine for this one. Probably will whenever I do it again. The ends were dry, but the middle was great. Itll make some good sandwiches.

 

[JEL]

Prime rib from Christmas Day.

 

[Nameless Range]

I've smoked a lot of whitefish and trout but I don't think I'd ever smoked salmon before today. Used Hank Shaw's method found here: https://honest-food.net/how-to-smoke-salmon-recipe/

Best smoked fish I've ever made, and makes me think when I have hot-smoked fish in the past I have been doing it at too high a temperature.

 

[JLS]

More cheese to go on soon. I might try some apple pellets instead of hickory.

 

[JLS]

I've smoked a lot of whitefish and trout but I don't think I'd ever smoked salmon before today. Used Hank Shaw's method found here: https://honest-food.net/how-to-smoke-salmon-recipe/

Best smoked fish I've ever made, and makes me think when I have hot-smoked fish in the past I have been doing it at too high a temperature.

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I smoked salmon like a madman when I spent a summer in AK. On days off we were either fishing or smoking fish. Or maybe pulling crab pots. One day our flight out got canceled due to weather, so we got beer, cards and a fresh batch of smoked fish and over indulged in all of them. I was broke and had a headache and the shits the next day out.

 

[fmnjr]

What it looks like every morning at our place:

 

[chuckchili]

Beef tri-tip. I think it’s my favorite and pretty much idiot proof. This one was on sale at Costco, I rinsed off their seasoning and added my own. Smoked to about 125 degrees then seared in butter and rosemary. I didn’t really want to share.

 

[CPAjeff]

Another batch of goose jerky!

 

[MarvB]

From last night, just did a simple stuffed flank steak on some mesquite

 

[Nameless Range]

Oncorhynchus mykiss

 

[chuckchili]

I’ve mentioned how much I like doing chicken legs. $5 for a dozen and a couple hours and you’re eatin’ good. I did the top half wrapped in bacon. Soooo good

 

[cahunter805]

I’ve mentioned how much I like doing chicken legs. $5 for a dozen and a couple hours and you’re eatin’ good. I did the top half wrapped in bacon. Soooo good View attachment 168941

What temp are you running them at? Looks delicious!

 

[Four22]

Brined turkey. Hands down the best turkey I’ve ever eaten

I was hungry and forgot after pictures

 

[chuckchili]

What temp are you running them at? Looks delicious!

About 225 degrees until they reach 165 or so. I’ve found that with dark meat, you can go over about 10 degrees and still be good.

 

[Nick87]

Brined turkey. Hands down the best turkey I’ve ever eaten

I was hungry and forgot after pictures

Agreed smoking is my far the best way to cook a turkey.

 

[ChaosOneZero]

This thread should come with a disclaimer: "Beware, may induce hunger. Proceed with caution"