After weeks of rain and strong winds I took advantage of the brief reprieve to do some Teriyaki Jerky in the OBS and a smoked Tri-Tip on the MAK.
Picked up 10 lbs of ¼" sliced, against the grain, Top Sirloin marinated with Teriyaki from my Butcher and refrigerated it overnight
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Used 4 racks with Frog Mats along with 4 inverted Bradley Jerky racks
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Into the OBS at 140º for an hour with NO smoke. Bumped to 150º for 1.6 hours with Hickory Smoke (5 bisquettes). Bumped to 175º till done.
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While the Jerky was smoking/dehydrating I fired up the MAK to smoke a Tri-Tip which I chose not to do the day before cause the winds were gusting to 40 mph. Since wind is not my friend, I didn't want to anger the smoking gods ... Here's a shot of the Jerky smokin in the OBS and the Tri-Tip smokin in the MAK
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Used some EVOO on the Tri-Tip for glue and rubbed with Fagundes Seasoning. Wrapped in plastic wrap and into the fridge overnight. But due to the wind it stayed in the fridge for 2 nights. No harm ... no foul. Seared the Tri-Tip on the 465º MAK grill for 5 minutes and then set the temp to 225º. Pulled the Tri-Tip when the IT reached 145º and FTC for 20 minutes. Used my handy dandy new slicer for the money $shot ;D ;D
While I was slicing my Grandchildren swung by and I offered half the Tri-Tip for their dinner which my Daughter-in-law eagerly accepted. The oldest Granddaughter loves my smoked products and I readily fed her some samples. But the youngest Granddaughter would not try it until she watched her sister devourer sample after sample. Finally she said ... "Papa, can I try some?". Well, that was the beginning of the end for that Tri-Tip. She couldn't get enough!! Brought a tear to my eye to see them enjoying it so much. They took their portion of the Tri-Tip home and there's a few slices left for a sandwich for the wife and I ;D ;D That's what smoking meat is all about for me. Watching them and friends enjoying it so much makes it all worth while ;)
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First set of racks were put in the OBS @ 10:20 AM and the last pieces of Jerky came out of the OBS @ 9:50 PM ...
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Have placed an 80L Cabela's Commercial Food Dehydrator on my wish list. Maybe for my Birthday or Christmas ;D
Quote from: smoker pete on March 26, 2011, 09:54:11 AM
Have placed an 80L Cabela's Commercial Food Dehydrator on my wish list. Maybe for my Birthday or Christmas ;D
Now Pete you just got a MAK ::) That is at least a four birthday and four Christmas present! The way I see it you should forward the next 4 years worth of gifts you receive to me...or I will take the MAK ;)
Nice jerky and Tri-Tip BTW ;D
Pete, that all looks great. Loving that tri tip.
BTW, The MAK 2 Star isn't afraid of a little wind. I've done some smoking in 25-30 mph winds on my MAK. It didn't even blink. ;)