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Bradley Smokers => The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) => Topic started by: sherlock on September 17, 2007, 12:53:00 PM

Title: Back in the saddle
Post by: sherlock on September 17, 2007, 12:53:00 PM
I have been missing since the end of July due to medical problems. I only had one use on the BDS when I had my problems. Its just been sitting there looking pretty. Fairly well healed now and can back to business.

What I am wanting to do is to smoke some 1 1/2" porterhouse steaks for a short time and then finish on a grill.

ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Mr Walleye on September 17, 2007, 12:56:27 PM
Can't help you on the steaks but Welcome back Sherlock!

Mike
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: manxman on September 17, 2007, 01:10:55 PM
QuoteCan't help you on the steaks but Welcome back Sherlock!

Same here. ;) :)
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: acords on September 17, 2007, 01:37:34 PM
Just give them about 20 minutes smoke only and grill them bad boys up.   ;) :)
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: iceman on September 17, 2007, 04:00:02 PM
Quote from: acords on September 17, 2007, 01:37:34 PM
Just give them about 20 minutes smoke only and grill them bad boys up.   ;) :)
Or 20 minutes 30 seconds (one beer). :D ;D
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: La Quinta on September 17, 2007, 04:20:10 PM
Iceman...takes you 20 minutes to drink a beer? :(
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: acords on September 17, 2007, 04:28:52 PM
Quote(one beer). 

I need 3 just to take the steak out of the fridge ;)
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Wildcat on September 17, 2007, 05:00:00 PM
IMHO I think it best to cold smoke 20 minutes while meat is barely thawed, then Saran Wrap and overnight in fridge.  Next day slap on the grill.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: acords on September 17, 2007, 05:25:21 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on September 17, 2007, 05:00:00 PM
IMHO I think it best to cold smoke 20 minutes while meat is barely thawed, then Saran Wrap and overnight in fridge.  Next day slap on the grill.

I agree with you on this.  Seems to really take on the smoke flavor in saran wrap overnight
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Gizmo on September 17, 2007, 09:21:42 PM
I'll add my endorsement to the cold smoke then hot grill.

If you want the suggestion for the grill,

Season with Celery Salt, White pepper, Onion powder and Garlic Powder.
Melt 1/4 to 1/2 stick of butter and add some worchestershire sauce to it (amount will depend on how many steaks you are preparing).
charcoal high heat 2 minutes and baste with butter & worchestershire
rotate 90 deg. continue for 4 to 5 minutes then flip and repeat.

The 90 deg rotate will give the beautiful cross grill marks.
The 12 to 14 minutes total cook time will give you the nice medium rare.

Foil tent for 5 to 10 minutes after pulling from grill to rest.  I always tell everone the steaks worked hard for them so they have to rest.  O.K. that one makes it into the corn pile.

Enjoy
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: begolf25 on September 18, 2007, 05:42:16 AM
Welcome back Sherlock!

Does anyone have a favorite wood they use on their steaks?  I haven't tried this yet but would like to.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Tiny Tim on September 18, 2007, 06:58:50 AM
Can't go wrong with Hickory on beef, in my opinion.


Welcome back Sherlock...hope the troubles are behind ya.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: sherlock on September 18, 2007, 11:21:15 AM
Thanks everybody,

I will smoke 20 minutes with hickory, wrap in saran wrap , let it set overnight and then grill. BTW, should I season it before smoking, before wraping, or before grilling?

I hope all is well. Surgery was successful but, I am now facing Chemo for insurance that all is ok.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: LilSmoker on September 18, 2007, 12:16:32 PM
Welcome back sherlock, glad to hear the surgery was a success  ;)

Now you've really earned that smoked porterhouse, hope it turns out really nice for you (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Wink.gif)

LilSmoker (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tip-Hat.gif)
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: iceman on September 18, 2007, 12:56:26 PM
Good to have you back sherlock. I think I would wait on the seasoning until you take the steak out to bring it up to room temp. Sometimes the salt in the seasoning draws to much moisture out if you do it to far in advance. Have a great steak buddy and take an extra bite for me. ;D
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Habanero Smoker on September 18, 2007, 01:47:21 PM
I've never smoked steaks, but my favorite wood for beef is oak.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Wildcat on September 18, 2007, 04:10:26 PM
I like oak, pecan, mesquite, hickory in that order for beef steaks.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Gizmo on September 18, 2007, 05:53:33 PM
Quote from: sherlock on September 18, 2007, 11:21:15 AM
BTW, should I season it before smoking, before wraping, or before grilling?

I would go along with Ice.  Season the meat before grilling.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: sherlock on September 19, 2007, 08:42:51 AM
THANKS EVERYBODY !

I will let you know how it comes out.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: hillbillysmoker on September 23, 2007, 04:25:59 PM
Nice to have you back with us.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: NePaSmoKer on September 23, 2007, 04:29:27 PM
WB sherlock

I have done oak and hickory mix, Turns out good  ;D

nepas
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: sherlock on September 24, 2007, 07:16:16 AM
I did it.......................

Smoked steak with oak for 30 minutes on Saturday. Wrapped in Saran and put in Ref. overnight. Sunday afternoon, I opened it and what a great smell. Grilled like above and it was the best steak I ever ate.

Thanks again to each of for helping me on this.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Wildcat on September 24, 2007, 08:06:10 AM
I am glad it came out good for you.  ;)  I am going to smoke a couple of 14 oz bone in NY strips tomorrow and grill the next day for my birthday.  Wife wants to take me out but I like MY steaks better.  May let her sautee some small sliced fungus to go on them, bake some potatoes and prepare some asparagus to go with it all.  My daughter sent me a 12 pack sample of beer from around the world so life will be good.  ;D
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: iceman on September 24, 2007, 12:01:12 PM
Quote from: sherlock on September 24, 2007, 07:16:16 AM
I did it.......................

Smoked steak with oak for 30 minutes on Saturday. Wrapped in Saran and put in Ref. overnight. Sunday afternoon, I opened it and what a great smell. Grilled like above and it was the best steak I ever ate.

Thanks again to each of for helping me on this.
Man that sounds good sherlock. Got to try that soon. I've been cooking steaks over a real oak hardwood fire this summer but those days are numbered. White stuff on the hills. EEEEEEKKK ;D
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: iceman on September 24, 2007, 12:04:24 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on September 24, 2007, 08:06:10 AM
I am glad it came out good for you.  ;)  I am going to smoke a couple of 14 oz bone in NY strips tomorrow and grill the next day for my birthday.  Wife wants to take me out but I like MY steaks better.  May let her sautee some small sliced fungus to go on them, bake some potatoes and prepare some asparagus to go with it all.  My daughter sent me a 12 pack sample of beer from around the world so life will be good.  ;D
Happy Birthday you ole fur ball  :D
Sounds like you have a good plan going for dinner Wildcat. That is.........
unless you fall asleep.......you know how them old folks get with nap time :D ;D ;)
Enjoy buddy and have one for me.
Pat
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Tiny Tim on September 24, 2007, 12:22:00 PM
Happy b-day Wildcat.  Hope that steak tastes as good as it sounds like it will.  If you're not busy tomorrow evening, stop by chat and have a drink with us.
Title: Re: Back in the saddle
Post by: Wildcat on September 24, 2007, 12:55:59 PM
Thanks guys.  I'll take my nap mid-day!  ;D