FIRST HEAVY SMOKE

sherlock · March 23, 2009, 05:13:03 AM

Smoked two butts over the weekend. One 7.98 lbs and the other 8.19 lbs.
Started with application of Icemans Oinker Rub and placed in smoker at 12:30 PM Friday with the temperature at 210 degrees. The first one reached 190 degrees at 25 hours and the second at 26 hours. After FTC for 3 hours the meat fell apart while I was removing the foil. So juicy and tender. After pulling I added some doctored up store bought sauce and sprinkled more salt on it. Everyone raved about it. One comment was, "I always thought Sonny's BBQ was the best but, this puts them to shame."

I was so proud of my efforts, I have got to get a digital camera to share with you all.

Nathan

beefmann · March 23, 2009, 06:20:41 AM

congrats shur...

sounds like you and everyone enjoyed

smokeitall · March 23, 2009, 06:30:53 AM

I did 2 10lb butts this weekend, I went 15 hours in the smoker and another 11 in the oven. So easy to make and so good....

Now if I could just get some of the Iceman's Barbecue Sauce that everyone keeps talking about.

Mr Walleye · March 23, 2009, 08:44:04 AM

Congrats Nathan!

It really does make ya feel good getting compliments like that. 8)

Mike

Tenpoint5 · March 23, 2009, 09:58:46 AM

Great Job Nathan!!!
I remember getting those compliments for the first time. Had one HELLOFA time getting out the door with the head and chest all swollen up. How did you get out? (Wife poked me in the ribs and said "Hurry up, they may have liked it but it wasn't that good you can make better")

nascarbbq · March 23, 2009, 01:57:18 PM

How long did you cook them before you put the foil on

sherlock · March 24, 2009, 11:22:13 AM

First one came out of smoker at 25 hours and the second at 26 hours. Each of them got the FTC treatment for about 3 hours. They were falling apart when I opened the foil. Just had lunch with some co workers and we finished the last of it. I want to pat myself on the back because they are every bit as good as I could have desired. Very easy folks. Do not be afraid to try it. The only drawback is the duration. I wanted them Saturday for a early dinner so I started them around noon on Friday. After start up, I did nothing but rotate every six hours.
S

HCT · March 24, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

Boy sherlock, that was one heavy smoke. :) I could taste it over here.

Caneyscud · March 24, 2009, 11:35:58 AM

Nathan,

Sounds like you nailed it! Bet everyone did like i t- I found myself dreaming about it while reading the post! I've found that a lot of people have eaten "barbecue", but very few have eaten "real barbecue". You can tell when their eyes light up! Gives ya a good feeling. Job well done!

Shakespeare
The Bard of Hot Aire
Pontificator Extraordinaire'

Smokin Soon · March 24, 2009, 05:49:52 PM

Nothing better than than a back yard guy putting out a better product than the local favorite! I love it.

sherlock · March 25, 2009, 04:30:27 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you.................. ;D ;D ;D

FIRST HEAVY SMOKE

beefmann