Official 2017 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Baking and Beer thread

[JoyfulNoise]

Ok kids, the rubbed corned beef was pulled from the fridge at 6:30am and the smoker was fired up -

It took about 4 hours on the Egg at 250F to get to a 160F internal temp -

Then it was placed into my bootleg, ghetto steamer contraption-

Covered with foil and just awaiting the 203F internal temp -

SO. STINKIN. CLOSE!!!

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[JoyfulNoise]

The kids are getting burgers for lunch -

 

[JoyfulNoise]

DONE!!

Final form -

Sliced -

The plate (Sammy, slaw, deviled egg potato salad, kosher dill) -

First bite of heaven -

Guys....it tastes AWESOME!! The meat has the intense flavoring of the pickling spices used in the corning process and the crust has the peppery kick. Meat is moist and tender, no chewiness whatsoever. The only way to get a better sandwich would be to fly to NYC and order one....

 

[mknauss]

That was brutal to read and look at. Raiding the frig now -- nothing like that in there though ---

 

[JoyfulNoise]

That was brutal to read and look at. Raiding the frig now -- nothing like that in there though ---

I have a good 3 lbs left. My plan is to slice some up for the week and then vacuum pack and freeze the other half.

It was definitely a lot of work and waiting but well worth a try. As I said, there is just no good pastrami around here so this recipe definitely scratched an itch I had for good ole pastrami sammich....

 

[Brentr]

Wow that actually looks good[emoji2]why don't you put some in the mail for me[emoji12]

 

[pooldv]

Nice looking sammy!

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Wow that actually looks good[emoji2]why don't you put some in the mail for me[emoji12]

Nice looking sammy!

Thanks guys. It tastes excellent. I'm going to gather up the bits and pieces and save that to make some hash with in the morning. I figure some pastrami, shredded potatoes with onion and pepper and a nice fried egg or three on top will be a good way to start the day....

 

[pooldv]

Oh baby! Sounds perfect! :chef:

 

[Brentr]

Dang it I am ready for breakfast [emoji505]

 

[Lykly]

Well congratulations....for two things.... first on the great pastrami, secondly for making the rest of the world envious! Wow, does that ever look good!

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Well congratulations....for two things.... first on the great pastrami, secondly for making the rest of the world envious! Wow, does that ever look good!

Thanks.

The real proof - the WIFE!! She is not a sandwich person. Dislikes all forms of deli meats except, occasionally, she'll eat a turkey sandwich (with lots of mayo and veggies on it). She hates corned beef with a passion and does not like brisket even when I cook it low & slow on the smoker. The only form of beef she likes is filet mignon.

Made a pastrami sammich on marbled rye (no seeds) with honey mustard.....she bites into it and says, "this tastes really good, I like it."

Me: JAW DROPS!! "Wait, what?? You like it?"

DW: "I'm eating it aren't I??"

Me: Eyes roll to back of head....feeling faint.....snaps back to consciousness and says, "Ok, who are you and what did you do with my wife!!?!?!!"

 

[Brentr]

Thanks.

The real proof - the WIFE!! She is not a sandwich person. Dislikes all forms of deli meats except, occasionally, she'll eat a turkey sandwich (with lots of mayo and veggies on it). She hates corned beef with a passion and does not like brisket even when I cook it low & slow on the smoker. The only form of beef she likes is filet mignon.

Made a pastrami sammich on marbled rye (no seeds) with honey mustard.....she bites into it and says, "this tastes really good, I like it."

Me: JAW DROPS!! "Wait, what?? You like it?"

DW: "I'm eating it aren't I??"

Me: Eyes roll to back of head....feeling faint.....snaps back to consciousness and says, "Ok, who are you and what did you do with my wife!!?!?!!"

Oh dude this is so not right[emoji12]

 

[Lykly]

Thanks.

The real proof - the WIFE!! She is not a sandwich person. Dislikes all forms of deli meats except, occasionally, she'll eat a turkey sandwich (with lots of mayo and veggies on it). She hates corned beef with a passion and does not like brisket even when I cook it low & slow on the smoker. The only form of beef she likes is filet mignon.

Made a pastrami sammich on marbled rye (no seeds) with honey mustard.....she bites into it and says, "this tastes really good, I like it."

Me: JAW DROPS!! "Wait, what?? You like it?"

DW: "I'm eating it aren't I??"

Me: Eyes roll to back of head....feeling faint.....snaps back to consciousness and says, "Ok, who are you and what did you do with my wife!!?!?!!"

Did you follow that recipe that was posted exactly? Sorry if you posted something about this I may have missed. You've got me wanting to plan this.......

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Did you follow that recipe that was posted exactly? Sorry if you posted something about this I may have missed. You've got me wanting to plan this.......

Yes. I followed the recipe as posted on Meathead's website Amazingribs.com . It's very involved and, in order to cure your own brisket without contracting botulism, you absolutely need a nitrite curing salt (Prague powder #1). It's well worth the effort in my opinion and it's kind of fun. I used a big hunk of flat brisket, about 5lbs worth. You can do it smaller if you want. Also, the flat has minimal fat on it whereas the point of the brisket would probably make a more fatty (read - tender) pastrami. If you're really intrepid, you can by an entire packer brisket and separate out your own flat & point.

Tasty stuff....

 

[Lykly]

Had the grandkids over for a swim, cooked up some food for everybody. Seasoned chicken thighs, Nathan's beef dogs, Johnsonville's beer brats and of course burgers.... Great day overall!

 

[JoyfulNoise]

BRATS!!!!!!!!

I LOVE brats!!

Nice spread....

 

[Lykly]

It was a lot of fun, I just now climbed out of the pool.... finally had it to myself for a little bit. It was sitting at almost 90°, got some rain and a few cooler nights it's back to 84, I love it.

 

[ctrav]

Matt not sure if you were asking me about the grill but I have a built in Coyote grill and I'm using a grill mat I got from Costco. The grill mat has been money well spent...

What brand of grille is that?

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Matt not sure if you were asking me about the grill but I have a built in Coyote grill and I'm using a grill mat I got from Costco. The grill mat has been money well spent...

Thanks. Looks like a grille brand we have around here, Kokomo Grills.

I'll have to give a look around Costco later today fir the grill mats. Sounds useful.