Well it is that time of year again , and just curious ......................

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

What has everyone got planned for the Holidays as far as Smoking something ( meat / dish ) on the Smoker or.................

 

[DivotMaker]

I'll do my usual Christmas prime rib.  My local Sam's is now carrying USDA Prime bone-in standing rib roasts.  Meant to dry-age one this year, but couldn't find one early enough.

 

[jcboxlot]

Smoked shrimp for xmas eve/afternoon.  Butt for xmas day.

Nuts and pretzels done a few days ahead of time in the smoker!

 

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

LOL ...................I have not tried Shrimp or Prime Rib yet but in the past i have always  purchased my Prime Rib from GFS cutting it into # 1 inch steaks or thicker throwing it on the Charcoal Barbie . 

 

[smokeasaurus]

Wendy has to work on Xmas Day...hopefully a local restaurant will be open and we will grab some chow on the way home 

Oh well, that is your life when you marry a nurse.....

 

[SuperDave]

I was pushing for prime rib but daughter isn't a fan.    So, I have to settle for ham and smoked au gratin potatoes. 

 

[Grampy]

Not smoking anything for Christmas day. Me and my family are big fans of the movie "A Christmas Story", so we always go out to a local Chinese restaurant for Christmas day dinner. 

 

[mizzoufan]

Family already had everything planned for food with me bringing a side so I guess it'll be smoked mac n cheese

 

[BedouinBob]

Asked my wife what she would like for Christmas dinner. Her reply, "potstickers". So since it will be the two of us, potstickers it is. If we have guests, which is still a possibility, I have a ribeye roast that needs a reverse sear. 

 

[jcboxlot]

+1 love the potstickers!

 

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm  what are potstickers ?

 

[SuperDave]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm  what are potstickers ?

An Asian perogie, a meat filled dumpling.  Very tasty, served with a dipping sauce.

 

[BedouinBob]

You nailed it Dave!

 

[Durangosmoker]

I'm not hosting Christmas dinner, so can't inject my smoked food there, but I'll be smoking a leg of lamb for New Years' Eve.

Also, for anyone who hasn't tried smoked shrimp, do yourself (and your guests) a favor and try them.  Easy, quick, and the best tasting shrimp you have ever had.

 

[BedouinBob]

Hey Eric, how long and at what temp?

 

[bigbassnutt]

I have vacation the week of Christmas so planning on a turkey, ribs, and wings. Speaking of wings, I am looking for a good wing rub....

 

[SuperDave]

I have vacation the week of Christmas so planning on a turkey, ribs, and wings. Speaking of wings, I am looking for a good wing rub....

This was listed under a chicken leg smoke but the rub looked real intriguing to me.

JOE'S CHICKEN LEG RUB
3/4 Cup  dark brown sugar
1/2 Cup  white sugar
1/2 Cup  smoked paprika
1/4 Cup  ancho chili powder
1/4 Cup  kosher salt
1/4 Cup garlic powder
2 Tbsp  ground black pepper
2 Tbsp  ground ginger
2 Tbsp  onion powder
2 Tsp    crushed rosemary
2 Tsp    cayenne pepper
1 Tsp    ground mustard
1 Tsp    cumin

 

[Durangosmoker]

Hey Eric, how long and at what temp?

Not sure whether it is ok to link to someone else's post, nor sure how to do a link, but there is a whole thread on smoked shrimp under Fish.

I hope this will get you there:

http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=3324.0

There are a couple of variations on the recipe there, and it is pretty simple, so you can adjust it to your liking.  I use size 16 - 20 shrimp last time, for about an hour and a quarter.  I wouldn't go bigger, and maybe suggest one size smaller.

 

[OFFSHORE GINGER]

Man...................... that Shrimp dish sure looks good .

 

[bigbassnutt]

Thanks Dave, I will give that one a try!