2022 Official Gratuitous Grilling/BBQ/Cooking Thread

[mikek]

 

[tim87tr]

Brisket on pellet grill using Malcoms recipe https://howtobbqright.com/2020/05/22/pellet-grill-brisket/
Use cherry pellets for everything. First time using food saver.

 

[Mark-DuCo]

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My method is to take the turkey out of the freezer the day before Thanksgiving and toss it out to the dogs. Then I either smoke a pork loin or brisket.

 

[Jaybird1980]

My method is to leave it in the store.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

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I do a modified water bath method. I put it in a cooler weigh it down and fill it full of cold water. They say to change the water every 30 minutes, but that's if you don't have it in an insulated container. I've put a themometer in one and it never gets above 34-35 degrees. So I'm not too worried about changing the water.

My method is to take the turkey out of the freezer the day before Thanksgiving and toss it out to the dogs. Then I either smoke a pork loin or brisket.

My method is to leave it in the store.

Dang turkey haters, I've picked up 3 so far this year for the freezer. Probably get a couple more depending on room. Oven roasted isn't bad, but smoked... Just have to make sure not to over cook the breast. Now if we were talking turkey "bacon", I'd be right there with you.

 

[Mark-DuCo]

I really don't mind turkey. Between family parties and the little bit of catering that I do, I have smoked plenty of them that turned out great. They're just not as good as some burnt ends or nice juicy pork loin.

 

[klausm]

smoked turkey on rye with mayo, Gouda, and a dill pickle.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I really don't mind turkey. Between family parties and the little bit of catering that I do, I have smoked plenty of them that turned out great. They're just not as good as some burnt ends or nice juicy pork loin.

While I tend to agree, they are a nice change of pace once in a while. And when you can pick them up for $.45-50 a lb, well I can't really pass that up. I'm thinking of boning out the breast on one and making a "turchetta" and using the rest for turkey and noodles. Or maybe smoking the legs and just use the rest of the carcass for gravy for the turchetta.

Turkey Porchetta Recipe

Deeply seasoned, easy to slice, juicier than any turkey breast you've ever tasted, bone-free, and covered in crisp skin, if the best flavor is what you're going for, this is truly the ultimate Thanksgiving roast.

www.seriouseats.com

 

[BigRed]

Smoking a turkey for a trial run Sunday

 

[KG1]

smoked turkey on rye with mayo, Gouda, and a dill pickle.

Now you're talking. That's the best part of turkey. Leftover turkey sandwiches. Same goes for leftover meatloaf.

 

[KG1]

I really don't mind turkey. Between family parties and the little bit of catering that I do, I have smoked plenty of them that turned out great. They're just not as good as some burnt ends or nice juicy pork loin.

You sir are just not playing fair when you pit turkey against burnt ends and juicy pork loin.

 

[klausm]

I will bake one for Thanksgiving and then smoke one for Christmas. At 49 cents /lb I will try to pick up some spares and do them over the winter. Simmer the carcass with some veggies and make broth for Turkey soups and vacuum pack some of the meat

 

[BigRed]

My decades old Weber kettle grill ended before 2022 did. It finally got to the point that while it functioned well, the structure gave out.

So today I picked up a new one... I suspect this will last longer than me.




Burned it off this morning.

Beef goes on this evening.


I'll miss the old kettle grill..can honestly say I have never missed a gas grill.

 

[BigRed]

Second burn starting up.



I would be hard pressed to find anything better than charcoal fueled grills and smokers.

 

[BigRed]

And ready to grill in under 10 minutes...





A charcoal chimney is a good helper.

 

[BigRed]

Turning some of this




Into some of this tonight...



A little venison chili for the next several days.

Simmer it down for an hour or so, let it cool, then into the fridge to be reheated later.

God, I do love the fall!

 

[NyleRN]

Smoked this 16# bird last Saturday for mine and the wife's parents. First time doing spatchcock style. I prefer it now that I've done it. Smoking another 18# bird tomorrow.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Turning some of this

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Into some of this tonight...

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A little venison chili for the next several days.

Simmer it down for an hour or so, let it cool, then into the fridge to be reheated later.

God, I do love the fall!

Throw a couple of chunks of your preferred wood on the charcoal and make over the top chili next time. The smoke really adds to it.

 

[d.kaufman]

Broke down and bought a pellet grill tonight Now just have to find the time to assemble.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Broke down and bought a pellet grill tonight Now just have to find the time to assemble.

What did you go with?