BBQ- what’s going on your grill this weekend

Noy think8ng about the grill . I'll be thinking of all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice . It is often attributed to Freedom or Country . More often than not it was loyalty to their friends and brothers on the battle field .
"There is no greater love that a man can have than to lay down his life for a friend ."
I'll be talking to my son about this in terms of Gratitude , Honor Duty and the immeasurable cost of their Sacrifice to family , friends and Country . I will tell him of our family's strong legacy of Military Servicel and attempt to describe how people , politicians and the like dishonor thei personal stewardship of Freedom and personal liberties . Even more troubling how they squander the Freedoms paid for in human life at such a tremendous cost .
If you so believe man is a Divine being born of Divinity . Fabricated , crafted and brought forth by God . We have souls and in that we are of Divinity . In fact the closest route to God is not up and mystically into the heavens . The closest route is to the man or woman next to you . With the indescribable magnitude, greatness , beauty that human life is it this sacrifice should strike a man to tears over the loss . An inconceivable price for the purchase of something that is already ours , bestowed by our Creator . Lasty please forgive my tonque and intellect for the inability to transcrbe these costs and my sadness and gratitude . God have mercy on our fallen and please welcome them into your Kingdom . Please console the hearts left behind and fill them with your love and Grace . In Jesus' name I pray .
 
Noy think8ng about the grill . I'll be thinking of all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice . It is often attributed to Freedom or Country . More often than not it was loyalty to their friends and brothers on the battle field .
"There is no greater love that a man can have than to lay down his life for a friend ."
I'll be talking to my son about this in terms of Gratitude , Honor Duty and the immeasurable cost of their Sacrifice to family , friends and Country . I will tell him of our family's strong legacy of Military Servicel and attempt to describe how people , politicians and the like dishonor thei personal stewardship of Freedom and personal liberties . Even more troubling how they squander the Freedoms paid for in human life at such a tremendous cost .
If you so believe man is a Divine being born of Divinity . Fabricated , crafted and brought forth by God . We have souls and in that we are of Divinity . In fact the closest route to God is not up and mystically into the heavens . The closest route is to the man or woman next to you . With the indescribable magnitude, greatness , beauty that human life is it this sacrifice should strike a man to tears over the loss . An inconceivable price for the purchase of something that is already ours , bestowed by our Creator . Lasty please forgive my tonque and intellect for the inability to transcrbe these costs and my sadness and gratitude . God have mercy on our fallen and please welcome them into your Kingdom . Please console the hearts left behind and fill them with your love and Grace . In Jesus' name I pray .

What you say is true but one of the ways I celebrate freedom is by being thankful for all the bounty we have, despite being in the midst of a 'pandemic'. Im going to enjoy some of it while remembering those who gave all.

Have a great week end ATD, hope we can get together for an IPA one of these days.
 
Porkchops on the grill tonight. Pinto's in the crockpot. Probably make some slaw and cornbread. Son's been asking for manicotti and I have the cheeses for it so probably do that with some steaks or fish on Sat or Sun. Grilling and smoking season is year-round here, so don't feel obligated BBQ something.
 
Pork belly in the smoker for sure!
I have taken to the sous vide method for meat.
did a Tri tip last weekend that was amazing. 6hrs in the sv then finish on the grill, was amazing! Have done some brisket for 24-36hrs then pecan smoke for 2hrs, delicious!

However, it is Memorial Day take that time to remember. I am sad that our little town will not be having its usual ceremony.
 
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I'm a Sous Vide + Smoke kind of guy- In the past few days, I've done Duck Breast, Whitetail Backstraps, Beef Ribs, Chicken Quarters, and Steaks. Even though I'm a terrible cook, the Sous Vide make it easy.
 
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I usually fire up the pit every Sunday at least. Thinking fajitas this weekend. Monday we will have a get together and do it all again. Probably something simple like burgers.
 
I have no idea yet, I’ll consult with the wife tonight or tomorrow then make the appropriate Costco run
 
do you have a vacuum sealer?

As I understand it, you want sinkers- not floaters- so all air must be out of sous-vide bag
I have a vacuum sealer. In this case I just folded a zip lock freezer bag and pushed the air out. I will be using the vacuum sealer tomorrow night though. Although, I cant imagine it will make a difference. These are ones from the zip lock bag I did last week.
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I have a vacuum sealer. In this case I just folded a zip lock freezer bag and pushed the air out. I will be using the vacuum sealer tomorrow night though. Although, I cant imagine it will make a difference. These are ones from the zip lock bag I did last week.View attachment 7332365
Steak done right!
 
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I’m Thinking it’s time to throw a brisket on the smoker

Care to share what you are going to be cooking and how for the Memorial Day weekend?
10# brisket half point, half flat. Struggling to get it right in my electric Masterbilt. Watched every youtube video. I've done 5 so far, 2 fails, 2 okays, 1 burnt ends were the bomb! I don't know if I need a better smoker, or better meat. I'm good on the grill, the this is a tough nut.
 
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Do you have a link for the recipe?
So this is from my son who is the head chef at Joey Restaurant in downtown LA (Joey DTLA). He also is doing some stuff in conjunction with Louisiana Pellet Grills.
Pastrami
Brine:
3 qts. water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup kosher salt
1 Tbsp curing salt, Prague powder or pickling salt
2 tsps coriander seeds
2 tspns mustard seed
2 tspns black pepper corns
1 tspn chile flakes
1 cinnamon stick crushed into pieces
3 bay leaves hand crushed
2 TBspns ground black pepper
Boil all this and then let cool. I let it sit overnight.
This is for about a 4-5 lb. brisket flat. put it in a covered container so that it is completely submerged in the brine or zip lock or seal-a-meal it. Refrigerate and let brine for at least 5-6 days
When ready to smoke, remove from brine and rinse well with water and pat dry with paper towels Smoke for 2 hours at about 225 . Pull off and and spread on some yellow mustard and put in a slow cooker with enough liquid (beef broth and any beer) to about half way cover the meat and then braise for 3 hrs. on High. Remove and put back on smoker for another 2 hrs. at about 225 or until internal temp. is 200-205.
Reove, let rest, slice and nom nom. Great with kraut, some swiss cheese and good rye bread grilled.
 
So this is from my son who is the head chef at Joey Restaurant in downtown LA (Joey DTLA). He also is doing some stuff in conjunction with Louisiana Pellet Grills.
Pastrami
Brine:
3 qts. water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup kosher salt
1 Tbsp curing salt, Prague powder or pickling salt
2 tsps coriander seeds
2 tspns mustard seed
2 tspns black pepper corns
1 tspn chile flakes
1 cinnamon stick crushed into pieces
3 bay leaves hand crushed
2 TBspns ground black pepper
Boil all this and then let cool. I let it sit overnight.
This is for about a 4-5 lb. brisket flat. put it in a covered container so that it is completely submerged in the brine or zip lock or seal-a-meal it. Refrigerate and let brine for at least 5-6 days
When ready to smoke, remove from brine and rinse well with water and pat dry with paper towels Smoke for 2 hours at about 225 . Pull off and and spread on some yellow mustard and put in a slow cooker with enough liquid (beef broth and any beer) to about half way cover the meat and then braise for 3 hrs. on High. Remove and put back on smoker for another 2 hrs. at about 225 or until internal temp. is 200-205.
Reove, let rest, slice and nom nom. Great with kraut, some swiss cheese and good rye bread grilled.
Mods, feel free to re-post this in the Nom Nom thread.
 
Baby backs off the big green egg and fried rice for lunch tomorrow. Maybe wings for supper, also off the egg. For all those asking about SV, worth every penny. I have an Anova. Love it
 
So far, it’s only been burgers and some smoked turkey legs. Who knows what tomorrow, and the whims of my wife, will bring
 
Wives tale...ziplock works great. Don't seal it...roll it up tight and then seal it. All the air is out and it sinks


I'm using the Anova Sous Vide. You are correct, no need to vacuum seal, I dunk standard ziplocks in the water pot to push out the air. Works just as well. About the only time I use the foodsaver is for freezing the meats.
 
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