What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[Buff]

Have some Pork Chops coming off in about 25-30min.....

[Great-Kazoo]

Have 3 racks of pork ribs in the frige, used dillo dust for 1, a pulled pork mix on 2 and S&P with lemon garlic powder on #3.


For the do your own bbq sauces folks, like some feedback on this one.

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (we substituted ancho chili powder)

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 cup applesauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 cups unpacked brown sugar

6 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1/2 tsp paprika

Optional- 1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes


Combine all ingredients mixing well in a med saucepan, stirring occasional over med- hi heat till it comes to a boil. Let cool for use later or once off stove add to meat of choice.

It's one of those try as is or substitute items for that flavor. IMO it makes a great chicken wing sauce when brushed on the last 10 min.

Going to try this using crushed pineapple, instead of applesauce. Substituting cider vinegar for the lemon juice (maybe)

[Gman]

I've found that vinegar can help cut the bitterness that can come from ancho chili powder, but there's not much chili powder at 1/2 tsp vs. 6 tbsp of vinegar.

That recipe reads 'cloyingly sweet' to me. There are essentially 3 cups of sugar to traces of seasonings + 1/2 cup of ketchup that also has quite a bit of sugar. But that's just my opinion.

[Great-Kazoo]

I've found that vinegar can help cut the bitterness that can come from ancho chili powder, but there's not much chili powder at 1/2 tsp vs. 6 tbsp of vinegar.

That recipe reads 'cloyingly sweet' to me. There are essentially 3 cups of sugar to traces of seasonings + 1/2 cup of ketchup that also has quite a bit of sugar. But that's just my opinion.

The red pepper flakes & ancho chili powder, combined with the lemon juice off set the sweet side of the equation. It taste like a fruity duck sauce, especially when it sits for 2 -3 days. That's when the red pepper & chili powder come in to the mix. As with any recipe adjust as necessary.

[wyome]

I would up all the spices and salt by another 1/2 teaspoon or so....and prolly take a 1/4 cup of brown sugar out of the recipe. This would cut the sweetness down a bit, but still be a good mix of sweet and spicy... just my $0.02

[MarkCO]

Brisket went in the smoker at 11pm last night.

[Great-Kazoo]

Brisket went in the smoker at 11pm last night.

flat , cap or whole slab?

[MarkCO]

flat , cap or whole slab?

I get the whole, but I split it and keep the trimmings for mixing with elk for burger.

[Gman]

That's making use of the whole brisket. Just one question...

When's dinner?

I noticed this past week that Sam's had whole untrimmed brisket for $3.18/lb.

[MarkCO]

And it is Angus, that is where we got it. Ready in about 2. good