Happy 4th of July - What are you smoking?

[gregbooras]

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Tomorrow will be smoked baby back ribs, potatoes and corn on the cob!

Best Greg

 

[LarryD]

I think I'm going to try some shrimp for the first time...

 

[LuvMyQ]

Got a butt in now for my son and DIL who are having friends over to their apartment tomorrow.  My wife and I are having friends over tomorrow for some baby backs.  Then Sunday we are having a few neighbor families over when I will do another butt and a brisket.

We have been dealing with so much rain in June along with MIL surgery, it has been a smoking dry spell.  According g to my journal, las pt smoke was on 5/5.. So I guess I am making up for it now.  This smoker just makes it too darn easy.  Before my SI, I averaged about 3 smokes a year.  And now, I am doing 3 in a week and not feeling any anxiety over that fact!

 

[gregbooras]

I think I'm going to try some shrimp for the first time...

Smoked Shrimp is to die for here is my recipe!

Smoked Shrimp in Butter Sauce

1.5 lb. fresh St Augustine shrimp, shell on but devein.
8 oz. Italian dressing
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 T Chef Paul seasoned blackened redfish magic
2 t (my rub, any low salt will work)
1 T lemon juice
1 T minced garlic

Mix all ingredients, except the shrimp in a small pan and cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool. Place shrimp in throw away pan, cover with sauce, make sure the shrimp is well coated and then place in smoker.

1.1 oz. mesquite wood
1.1 oz. sugar maple wood

Smoke time 50 minutes at 225 degrees.

 

[bogeyjim]

No smoke tomorrow, Tanglewood to see James Taylor.  Baby backs on Saturday.  Happy & Safe 4th all.

 

[EFGM]

It’s Baby Backs and Spare Ribs with Corn for us this 4th.

 

[old sarge]

Happy Fourth to all.  And a special thanks to the oinker who donated the baby backs. DeeeeeeLicious!

 

[gregbooras]

Just finished dinner, baby back ribs, corn on the cob, smoked baked potato and smoked beans!
Best Greg

 

[Pork Belly]

56 Racks of Baby Backs
24 Chickens
2 Hams
12 Butts
15 Briskets

 

[gregbooras]

56 Racks of Baby Backs
24 Chickens
2 Hams
12 Butts
15 Briskets

Brian,
You are a smoking machine, my guess this was for work!
If not you have a very large family.
Best Greg

 

[LarryD]

Smoked Shrimp is to die for here is my recipe!

Thanks, Greg!  I've been working on some home remodeling for about a week now and decided to skip smoking today.  I go back to work on Monday, so I'm thinking I'll do the shrimp on Sunday, instead.

 

[gregbooras]

Smoked Shrimp is to die for here is my recipe!

Thanks, Greg!  I've been working on some home remodeling for about a week now and decided to skip smoking today.  I go back to work on Monday, so I'm thinking I'll do the shrimp on Sunday, instead.

Hey Larry,
I just bought Key west shrimp from Costco (they taste like they just came off the boat) Looking to do this recipe in a few weeks, when my traveling is done!
Best Greg

 

[Pork Belly]

It was Greg, be hard too stuff al that in a #3. I honestly haven't used my #3 since last August. I made piles of jerky for a wilderness trip we took on ATV's.

If I need some dinner I toss it in at work, but nothing can make jerky like a SI with a fan.

 

[gregbooras]

It was Greg, be hard too stuff al that in a #3. I honestly haven't used my #3 since last August. I made piles of jerky for a wilderness trip we took on ATV's.

If I need some dinner I toss it in at work, but nothing can make jerky like a SI with a fan.

Hey Brian,
Good to hear from you!
Best Greg

 

[dcbt]

Pork butt today turned out perfect - tender, flavorful meat with crispy bark.  Used DM's brine for the first time (though just mixed, not heated per his original recipe), I'm a believer now! 

 

[gregbooras]

Pork butt today turned out perfect - tender, flavorful meat with crispy bark.  Used DM's brine for the first time (though just mixed, not heated per his original recipe), I'm a believer now!

Looks really good Bryce!
Best Greg