It's still cooking. I used some a couple of weeks ago at the home of the guy that gave it to me. It's really good, another variation of a fruit wood. Super dense (they used it to make golf club heads back when) and burns a long time. As much as I like hickory, I find myself using fruit wood more these days. I just like what I think is a little lighter smoke flavor and can actually pick up a hint of apple, cherry or whatever. The persimmon used today was about 1" thick branches, soaked for an hour or so before going on the fire.
Steak, baguette, green beans, corn, baked potato, and apple pie for later. I'm trying to hate you but instead can only get jealous. I bet you had a glass of wine or a beer or two to go with. Hatred is still failing....
We went to War Eagle mill today. Got some stone ground grits. I'm thinking. I have some andouille. Probably need some shrimp. Head on is hard to find around here though. Might just say heck with shrimp and boil some chicken and trinity to make a decent stock.
We were in Rogers Saturday night/Sunday AM, drove 49/71 home to SGF Sunday late morning. There was water everywhere until we got to Missouri. Elk River was still running clear when we drove over it. So was Indian and further north, Shoal Creek. The spring branch by our house that only runs in wet weather is still dry. Even after 2.5" in the gauge.
Thanks. It was as good of a turkey as I've done lately. 8 lb turkey injected with a full bottle of Tony Cochere's creole butter, apple wood smoke, chardonnay for liquid in the pan and cooked to 165 in the breast, then off and tented with foil to cool. We had a Chief's party Sunday and there were two slices of breast left. The rest disappeared fast. It was super moist with great flavor and just the right amount of smoke. The small birds don't take all that long, even on the Joe. I'll for sure do it again the same way.
Of course. But it does tell you one very important fact that strongly influences the quality of your product.. If you want auto control of smoker temperature, you can get it.
That thing stuck in the breast is an essential tool to get well cooked meat that is tender, moist and flavorful, done but not overdone. Much more important than what you are cooking in or on.
It's a pellet smoker which is a no go for me. Lump charcoal and wood fires only on my patio. Caveman. unh huh. I do use an electric starter. There has never been paper or lighter fluid in my Komado.
A man of your means deserves quality equipment. And quality equipment pays many dividends in the end products you and your family will enjoy well into your dotage.
I have no issues with putting a brisket or a pork shoulder on in the evening, and letting it cook all night. Just load enough fuel and don't give it too much air. The learning curve is not all that steep or long.
For the long cooks of big cuts, I always use the stone to assure indirect heat and also place a pan with liquid of some description under the grate, which also helps to catch drippings and ease cleanup.