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[Bills Mafia 302]

Tried my hand at competition style chicken thighs today, didn’t turn out too bad for the first try, should have had my sauce a little thicker for better color but skin was bite through for the most part….

 

[Murf]

First attempt at Pastrami: 5 lb brisket flat, 7 day brine, 1 day with pastrami dry rub, 200F SS. Will post the finished pastrami pictures later.

Another first for me: Turned the IW on and the temp inside the grill was 37F. Hit ignite and got a message stating Cold weather start. I know you guys use your grills in very cold temps all winter long but I’m located just SE of Phoenix and it’s Nov! Brrr!

Edit: Added photos of the completed pastrami and vacuum packed for a trip to Austin.

 

[CMTiger]

Spaghetti and meatballs

 

[ScorchedPorch]

Double smoked Nieman Ranch ham. Yellow mustard binder, basic rub, rum/brown sugar/butter glaze. Applewood pellets, 225 (super smoke + tube w/ 50/50 pellets and chips) to 145 IT. Thanksgiving is just getting started for me!

 

[RayClem]

Double smoked Nieman Ranch ham. Yellow mustard binder, basic rub, rum/brown sugar/butter glaze. Applewood pellets, 225 (super smoke + tube w/ 50/50 pellets and chips) to 145 IT. Thanksgiving is just getting started for me!

It looks delicious. I hope you have a super sharp knife to slice it nice and thin.

 

[CMTiger]

Bird is rolling along

 

[RayClem]

Bird is rolling along

The breast and thigh often cook differently. You might want to put a probe in one of the thighs and then rotate the bird from time to time to try to keep them cooking at the same rate.

 

[CMTiger]

I’ve rotated a few times and spot checked the thigh with with my MK4. I just didn’t want another wire annoying me when I rotated

 

[RustyJake]

A little late for your bird.....
Another trick for the breast and thighs is to use a ziploc bag full of ice and keep that on the breast meat before you put it in the oven/smoker. Allow the thighs to come down in temp a bit and keep the breast meat cold. Gives the thighs a bit of a head start to finishing.
Here is an article from Thermoworks on cooking the breast to 157°, not 165°.

How to Cook a Turkey: Turkey Temperature & Doneness

Learn the importance of your turkey temperature and how to get the perfect turkey by knowing what temperature to cook a turkey.

blog.thermoworks.com

 

[CMTiger]

done

 

[RustyJake]

done

Awesome, looks great.
Check your internet connection though, only the picture made it here. I am missing the smell and the sample piece

 

[RayClem]

I’ve rotated a few times and spot checked the thigh with with my MK4. I just didn’t want another wire annoying me when I rotated

There are always multiple ways of doing things. As long as it works for you, keep doing it.

 

[CMTiger]

Awesome, looks great.
Check your internet connection though, only the picture made it here. I am missing the smell and the sample piece

Probably blocked in Canada

 

[RustyJake]

Probably blocked in Canada

True, damn borders!
Enjoy your turkey

 

[RayClem]

True, damn borders!
Enjoy your turkey

I suspect the border guards would confiscate the samples as evidence. Then shortly thereafter, the evidence would mysteriously disappear.