[kachink]

Pork shoulder going into the smoker this morning...

Anyone else smoking today?

 

[89YJBuilder]

I'll be throwing on a tri-tip in an hour.

Difference is mine will be melting the snow off. It is currently 34 mixed snow and rain but has been dropping fast expecting 2" and 19* by 08:00 that's 8 AM. I'll have to use it every couple of days through spring in order to keep access to it.

 

[kachink]

Sounds like a challenge. Here in southern CA an occasional rain or not so occasional Santa Ana wind condition are all I have to deal with.

 

[89YJBuilder]

Yea, N Idaho has ALL 4 seasons. It puts another challenge in the mix. I unfortunately spent a few years in N CA, 1 hour N of the Napa Valley. It was easy year round. Winter consisted of rain.

 

[phitmein]

I'll be throwing on a tri-tip in an hour.

Difference is mine will be melting the snow off. It is currently 34 mixed snow and rain but has been dropping fast expecting 2" and 19* by 08:00 that's 8 AM. I'll have to use it every couple of days through spring in order to keep access to it.

Damn it Builder man, you are pretty damn hard core when it comes down to doing smokes .

Does that make you like a One Percenter here ?

Much respect

 

[89YJBuilder]

Just love to use the smoker and Q.

 

[phitmein]

Well that and maybe loving great new adventures in life 1% er .

Brrr :chilly: I am a very Southern man .

 

[89YJBuilder]

You have obviously never stepped out the door of an aircraft at 28000 feet in the dark of night over a hostile country that "We were never in."
Oh well not everybody can live life to the fullest.>

Rangers Lead The Way!

 

[phitmein]

Oh well not everybody can live life to the fullest.>

Rangers Lead The Way!

You may be underestimating Phit by quite a bit .

I have lived a most interesting life and I ain't dead yet .

 

[89YJBuilder]

Nope just poking a bit. I never underestimate anyone I haven't physically spent a bunch of time to get to know.

 

[89YJBuilder]

Well it's coming along. It's 17:40 (5:40PM) should be done by 19:00 (7:00PM). Took 1.5hrs to get the smoker up to temp. Oh and currently 29*. Snow didn't stick but more expected tonight.

 

[kachink]

Looking good!

Here's mine after 6 hours in the smoker around 225, than 1-1/2 hours in the oven at 350 - someone is getting impatient...

Did sandwiches with KC Masterpiece & home made slaw, then went back for second with some blueberry-chipotle sauce my daughter brought back from 12 Bones in Asheville.

 

[89YJBuilder]

Well this is when ready to eat. In smoker for about 3 3/4 hrs at 225. Could cut it with a fork. I didn't get fancy though just some Rice-a-Roni and green salad.

 

[kachink]

Mmm...looks pretty juicy with a nice smoke ring. I'll bet it was a hit with the family!

 

[89YJBuilder]

The wife and I liked it I liked it again today as a samich!

Oh and can't see the smoke ring due to the marinade stain. Marinaded and then put in a vacuum container for an hour.

 

[mikeyboat]

+1 for 12 Bones, don't think I've ever had their blueberry sauce. Another + for Idaho. Awesome state!

Q looks great too!

 

[kachink]

I didn't take a photo, but a few hours after I put the pork shoulder in, I threw in a couple of turkey thighs in with it for the last few hours, then finished them in the oven also. We wrapped them up and re-heated last night and they were fantastic!

Thanksgiving was the first time I had smoked turkey, but it may end up being my new go-to.

 

[kachink]

Anyone doing a cook today?

I just put a couple of pork shoulders in the smoker. I have a corned beef point soaking that I'm going to put in in a couple of hours for a cheater pastrami.

 

[phitmein]

grilling Johnsonville Hot links on the grill .