Reverse seared Delmonico steak

acquire two pieces of steak, about 2 inches thick mix rosemary, parsley and garlic; add butter. rub with salt, pepper, garlic a few hours before  smoking smoke at 200-250 F, for about 70 minutes until meat reaches 125F internal temperature remove meat from smoker increase smoker temperature to 350-420F put a cast iron pan in…

Smoked Chicken (3)

Another attempt, based on https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/smoked-chicken-recipe/ Trager Rub, 4.5 hours at 250F Brine https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/chicken-brine-recipe/ No garlic, dried rosemary and thyme. 1/2 salt as compared to the original recipe. Brined for 20 hours. Results https://smoker.hilsberg.com/index.php?/category/152 Delicious  

Smoked salmon

Smoked salmon recipe based on https://honest-food.net/how-to-smoke-salmon-recipe/ 

Brine – 6-8 hours

1 quart cool water
2 ounces kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar

Dry in fridge – overnight
Warm smoke

Keep smoke temperature between 100 and 180 F for 4 hours or until internal salmon temperature reaches 145 F

Baste

Baste with brown sugar mixed lemon juice and maple syrup.

Do not overheat

Cooked ham recipe by aunt Natalia

Ingredients 2 pounds of raw ham 1 ounce curing salt Brine 1/2 gallon of water 1/3 of a glass of plain salt mixed with the Vegeta seasoning for meats 1 tablespoon of sugar 1/2 tablespoon of herbal pepper (cayenne pepper could be used as substitute) 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper 7 cloves of garlic 6…

Szynka według cioci Natalii

Składniki: 1 kg surowego mięsa od szynki 2 dkg soli do peklowania Zalewa do gotowania; 2 litry wody 1/3 szklanki soli zwykłej wymieszanej z przyprawą do mięs “Vegeta” 1 łyżka cukru 1/2 łyżki pieprzu ziołowego 1/2 łyżki pieprzu czarnego 7 ząbków czosnku 6 ziaren ziela angielskiego 3 liście laurowe2 łyżki oleju Wykonanie: Szynkę natrzeć solą…

Smoked Chicken

I brined  2 chickens for 1 day and then smoked them for 4 hours @ 225F. Brine recipe based on https://ifoodblogger.com/how-to/brine-chicken : The improved brine solution (for 2 chickens) 2 gal. of cold water 1.5 cup  of (kosher) salt 6 oz.  sugar (brown or white) 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into pieces 2 medium onions,…

Ribs on a pellet smoker

I bought recently a pellet smoker. I couldn’t resist: it was a floor sample, 75% off regular price! It was trucked to my house already assembled. The smoker is heavy – 180 pounds, it must be good! I am still experimenting with settings to achieve better meat smokiness. Right now, I can barely smell smoke….

Smoked pork chops

Ingredients pork chops garlic garlic salt Prague Powder bay leaves salt cumin seeds brown sugar allspice oregano Time needed curing: at least 4 days smoking: 5-7 hours Process acquire pork chops (bone-in) rub spices onto meat make brine with kosher salt, brown sugar and Prague Powder cure meat in brine for 4 days smoke for…

Smoked ribs

Ingredients baby back ribs basting sauce brown sugar apple juice recipe 1 red pepper black pepper anise seeds lemon pepper garlic salt Sweet Honey Cajun rub brown sugar recipe 2 Sweet Honey Cajun rub anise seeds ground cinnamon basil oregano recipe 3 (5/17/17- by Tomasz) mustard seed allspice Sweet Honey Cajun rub black pepper brown…

Smoked pork butt

Ingredients pork butt red pepper black pepper allspice kosher salt Prague Powder#2 (curing salt) brown sugar smokey Chipotle rub bay leaves oregano basil ground cinnamon anise seeds Process: Acquire pork butt (about 4 pounds) Grind red pepper, black pepper, allspice Rub spices into meat Let meat alone for 1 hour Prepare brine using 1/2 cup…