I'll be doing 2 briskets for my son's HS Graduation party in June, so gonna hold back this weekend. Neighborhood meat-fest on sunday so I'll likely just sous-vide a tri-tip and bring a plate of bacon as an offering.

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Alder plank Copper River salmon last night. It turned out fantastic. If you haven’t tried it I would highly recommend it. Copper River salmon is only available for a limited time and it is worth seeking out. I prefer alder plank rather than cedar but either will work and this technique makes for easy results with limited skill.

Today I’m smoking a “Thor’s Hammer” - 6 lb beef shank. This is the 1st time trying and it’s an all day process so I’m crossing my fingers that it’s worth it. Looks cool though.

This is what is should look like if it turns out right…

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Zippy just curious, where did you get this salmon ? I got an email from Tischler's in Plainfield on Friday that they had it...was 23/lb. I got a few pieces, grilled it on Saturday and was pretty great.
Plank sounds good, when i get something like that i like to go super simple and just grill w/ salt, pepper, olive oil and then lemon squeeze . when you got the good shit you don't need more

We got it at Tischler's as well.

We used a similar prep to what you noted although we put a lemon slice on top. The alder plank adds a very subtle flavor while also simplifying the grilling aspect.

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Smoked a brisket Saturday night/Sunday morning. Costco prime. Maybe 12 pounds of Costco Prime. Took about 17 hours.

Used this recipe: https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/ ... xas-style/

Of course I forgot to snap a photo when we cut in to it but it turned out great!

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That looks great! Your smoker is oddly clean though. I’m jealous…mine looks like the basement at a Jiffy Lube.

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Old phone, bad camera. It's filthy.

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Charcoal briquettes that are not Kingsford brand are worthless. I will never buy a different brand again.

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Agreed. I once made the mistake of buying some other brand at Menards. They literally would not burn. Never again.

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When you go through the trouble of smoking a brisket…what sauce are you putting on that? Are you buying something or making your own?

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While it's smoking? No sauce. Prior to the smoke salt it with kosher salt. When it goes on sprinkle with water and apply beef rub.

https://amazingribs.com/wprm_print/1276
https://amazingribs.com/wprm_print/1646/

My wife makes home made bbq sauce that we use when we eat it.

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Sweet baby rays

Smoked a shoulder overnight. About 14 hours.

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Tischler's (the butcher shop in Plainfeild not the fake store ) is having a BBQ class on 11/18 , it sounds like a good time im thinking about it. But it's a 5 hour event - 6pm-11pm. If you're going to have a 5 hour event why the hell wouldn't you do it on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon

What do you think they can tell you in 5 hours? That seems weird.

Not long enough to smoke anything interesting and too long to tell you to check the temperature. How are they selling it?

I'm being completely serious.

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Is there alcohol involved?

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https://www.tischlersmarket.com/classes

If they don't let you have alcohol bring a water bottle or Starbucks cup and pour your stuff into it. They have a holiday one too. The list of meats is different. Seems cool.

WHAT: Texas Style BBQ Masterclass
WHEN: Friday November 18th 6-11 pm
WHERE: Tischler's Market

Backyard Hero BBQ MasterClass Series - TEXAS STYLE BBQ

Join us for a Friday evening BBQ class and learn how to cook Texas Style BBQ! Immerse yourself in 5 hours of live BBQ instruction from championship BBQ Team Risky Brisket! Get a front-row seat to a BBQ experience that will accelerate your BBQ to a new level. Whether you want to become a backyard hero, elevate your current game, or learn competition tricks, this class covers it all. Our instructors provide in-depth real-world experience in the craft of producing award-winning BBQ, in a fraction of the time!

During this class, you'll learn to smoke, and get to sample, Texas Style BBQ!

Snake River Farms TEXAS STYLE Wagyu Beef Brisket
Texas Style Pork Spare Ribs
Homemade Texas Jalapeno Cheese Hot Links
Beef Tri-tip
Texas Twinkies
Tumbleweeds (Smoke Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower)
Learn how to cook hot and fast - Brisket in 5 Hours!

In this class we'll cover:

Meat Selection
Trimming
Injection
Seasoning / Flavor Profiles
Cooking Timelines
Smoker Management
Fuel Selection - Charcoal & Woods
Food Safety
Storing & Reheating
Techniques
Tips & Tricks
Competition Secrets
Student ONLY Discounts on:

Rubs
Sauces
Injections
Storewide Discounts on all products

See when you handle raw chicken without gloves, I get mad. Do you even know what the temperature danger zone is?

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Damn. That does look cool. I might go.

I won't tell you and you'd just have to wonder if you care at all.

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if i care ? Like i'd need to approach every random person there and ask if they're Dr. Ken ?

Do it.

Might happen.

I will let you know if I go.

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If you see a white-haired tired looking guy with a very attractive Asian woman that looks like he has no business being married to that woman for 25 years....that's me.

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She's from Chicago. Born and raised. Didn't want to get political about it.

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Dr. Ken's Halloween costume

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And men have lost their reason.

Whoever that guy is much better looking than me. I've never taken a good picture in my life.

But I've never been in a mug shot situation.

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