What to smoke next

[rundrave]

Been trying to come up with some new ideas to try in the smoker. I have a charcoal and an electric smoker. Kinda of getting bored or tired of the usual stuff. Just a small family of 4 with 2 young kids so large cuts are not ideal. 

 

I already worked from home for years prior to the virus stuff. But now with kids activities on hold etc have lots of extra free time. Thought it would be good time to try some new stuff.

 

Here is what I have smoked in the past already:

pork ribs - baby back, St. Louis cut and spare

pulled pork

beef brisket flat

whole turkey 

turkey breast

turkey legs

whole chicken 

chicken wings

 

Whats missing from that list above that I should try?

 

I know I have never smoked the following yet:

pork loin

pork belly

burnt ends

beef ribs

any type of fish at all

@eyeguy 54 famous hard boiled eggs (poked and non poked )

 

Any other suggestions or recipes you all want to share? Or fun rubs or spices to try something different?

[chaffmj]

Try some lake trout or salmon for sure!

[Mike89]

I just smoked this yesterday..  I bought some pre-marinated chicken breasts, cilantro and lime flavor, wrapped them with bacon and oh my were they great!!  

[Grainbelt]

Going to do 1/2 of a venison loin and potatoes on the weber kettle today for dinner with a little bit of apple smoke. I like to cook them whole and I am adding a Southwest rub I made to both. Not too much smoke, pretty light.

[bobberineyes]

I'm gonna do some armadillo eggs again, those were pretty good. Someone also mentioned smoked cheesy meatballs that I need to try!!

[rundrave]

All good ideas so far keep them coming!

 

another thing I thought of was reverse searing a steak. I have never tried that either.

[smurfy]

2 hours ago, bobberineyes said:

I'm gonna do some armadillo eggs again, those were pretty good. Someone also mentioned smoked cheesy meatballs that I need to try!!

where do you get eggs from an armadillo??

[delcecchi]

8 hours ago, rundrave said:

Been trying to come up with some new ideas to try in the smoker. I have a charcoal and an electric smoker. Kinda of getting bored or tired of the usual stuff. Just a small family of 4 with 2 young kids so large cuts are not ideal. 

 

I already worked from home for years prior to the virus stuff. But now with kids activities on hold etc have lots of extra free time. Thought it would be good time to try some new stuff.

 

Here is what I have smoked in the past already:

pork ribs - baby back, St. Louis cut and spare

pulled pork

beef brisket flat

whole turkey 

turkey breast

turkey legs

whole chicken 

chicken wings

 

Whats missing from that list above that I should try?

 

I know I have never smoked the following yet:

pork loin

pork belly

burnt ends

beef ribs

any type of fish at all

@eyeguy 54 famous hard boiled eggs (poked and non poked )

 

Any other suggestions or recipes you all want to share? Or fun rubs or spices to try something different?

Try sous vide, or smoking/sous vide combo

[Mike89]

thinking smoked meat loaf this week!!!!

[Big Dave2]

Smoked Mississippi Pot Roast

 

 

[Big Dave2]

No flip smoked hamburgers

 

 

[Big Dave2]

Beef tri-tip

 

 

[Big Dave2]

Beer can chicken

 

 

[Grainbelt]

The venny loin and spuds hit the spot. Cooked the loin med/rare with prime rib seasoning. On the spuds I used olive oil and a Venison seasoning that I had gotten at Fleet Farm. Tasted good.

[Mike89]

hadn't thought about grilling taters like that... just might have to try it!!!

[smurfy]

1 hour ago, Mike89 said:

hadn't thought about grilling taters like that... just might have to try it!!!

yea me too!!!!!!!!!!

[Grainbelt]

I sliced the potatoes, put them in a bowl and microwaved for 8 minutes. A fork can go through but not real easy, al dente. I whipped up some Louisiana hot sauce mixed with sour cream to go with the potatoes. 

[Grainbelt]

On 4/5/2020 at 11:13 AM, bobberineyes said:

smoked cheesy meatballs

I found this picture and it had the recipe. Brad Woods

They sure look good.

 

Ingredients

1 lb - 85/15 Ground chuck

¼ lb - Breakfast sausage meat

⅓ cup - Bread crumbs

½ cup - Parmesan, grated

½ cup - Cheddar, shredded

½ cup - Onions, finely chopped

⅓ cup - Jalapeño peppers, finely chopped

2 tbsp - Milk

2 Eggs

¼ cup - Worcestershire

¼ cup - Your favorite rub/seasoning

½ cup - Barbecue sauce

18 to 20 cubes of extra sharp cheddar cheese, ¼" thick

Preparation

Preheat your smoker to 225°F;

 

Place the ground chuck,ground sausage,egg, parmesan,onion,grated cheddar, bread crumbs,barbecue sauce,Worcestershire and milk into a large mixing bowl.Combine everything thoroughly;

 

Use your hands to form meatballs that are about 1.5 inch in diameter; Press the 1/4 inch cubes of cheese into the center of each meatball; Use your hands to form the meatball again covering the cheese completely;

 

Smoke the meatballs with your favorite wood until 160° internal temperature; Baste with sauce during the last 30 minutes if you like; Total smoking time should take around 1 hour.

[Mike89]

and then finished them on the grill???  interesting!!  for the taters!!

Edited April 7, 2020 by Mike89

[Grainbelt]

11 hours ago, Mike89 said:

and then finished them on the grill???

No, I had the sour cream at the table. But that is a good idea! 

[Mike89]

well I mixed up 5 pounds of ground beef and pork along with all the rest of the fixins, and I now have 3 loves of meat loaf on the smoker...  did something I have never done before..  cheese in the middle and bacon wrapped the top of them...  now for the big wait until done!!! then good eats I'm thinking!!!

[chaffmj]

3 minutes ago, Mike89 said:

well I mixed up 5 pounds of ground beef and pork along with all the rest of the fixins, and I now have 3 loves of meat loaf on the smoker...  did something I have never done before..  cheese in the middle and bacon wrapped the top of them...  now for the big wait until done!!! then good eats I'm thinking!!!

 

Sounds great! I know smurfy has problems with pics.   It would be great if you could post a pic. 

[Mike89]

maybe someday I'll learn but I have no idea how and have never taken the time to learn I guess...  sorry!!!  

[smurfy]

1 hour ago, chaffmj said:

 

Sounds great! I know smurfy has problems with pics.   It would be great if you could post a pic. 

ywa this new fangled phone kicks my butt!!

[Mike89]

well my meatloaf came out very tasty...  but the cheese came out of it...  I think it was fault, I'm thinking I didn't seal it good enough...  live and learn!!!