Smoking and Non-smoking -DAY 2

[GusRobin]

Today's adventure starts out with cold smoking and then some hot smoking,
First up is cheese, ketchup,and paprika

1lb Colby Monterey Jack, 2 lbs extra sharp chedder, 1 lb pepper jack, 1 lb gouda
72 oz ketchup and 1 jar paprika


It was during the prep for this smoke that a scary thing happened to me. Previously I had searched the forum for something to cold smoke besides cheese and came across threads on smoking ketchup and paprika. So I put it on my list of things to smoke during the next cold smoke. As I looked at the above picture I took, I realized that I don't even like ketchup! So I became worried that if I am smoking stuff I don't even like I must be addicted and probably need to go into rehab. This really had me concerned until I realized that I could use the ketchup when I make the BBQ sauce tomorrow. Smoked ketchup will add good flavor. So now that I am no longer worried I think I will get out the vodka and make a Bloody Mary. (It is too early to drink JD and/or beer).

Here is a pic of the cold smoke set-up.


Here is the Bradley loaded and smokin'. It seemed to be running a bit hot so I added a tray of ice to keep the temp down.


Later this afternoon I will switch to hot smoking and throw in a chuck roast and some asparagus. I'll also be making some spagetti sauce in between the football games. More pics to come later, now its bloody mary time.

[classicrockgriller]

You can TRY denial but that done work with me ....... You are addicted.

And that is a good thing. No rehab needed, just smoke more.

I missed Day 1 .... I will go and find it.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond!

[squirtthecat]

Ketchup!  Great idea...   I was not-so-gently reminded last night that I need to make some smoked ketchup.  Tonight might be a good night for it - and some salt... (gonna be a hot one today - it's already in the mid-80s)

[ArnieM]

I joined you with a Bloody Mary this morning Gus; great picker upper.

It all really looks good.

It's supposed to be in the 40's here tonight so the cheese goes in early tomorrow morning - time for another Bloody Mary. 

[GusRobin]

- time for another Bloody Mary. 

Nope - into JD and Bud Light now. (start at first kickoff - darn I wish they would start earlier)

[GusRobin]

So- Spaghetti sauce is mixed  and simmering for 2-3 hours



The smoker is reset-up from cold smoke to hot smoke



Chuck roast is marinated and then in the smoker



Time to watch football

[Tenpoint5]

Looks like a great day to be at your house Gus!!

[KyNola]

No kidding 10.5!

[smoker pete]

WOW  :o :o what a great looking smoking station!!  Been wanting to replace my table and I think your design is exactly what I would love to build for myself.  Would you happen to have some plans/designs/more pics for that setup and if so would you be willing to share?

[GusRobin]

Don't have any plans but I sent you a PM with some pics with dimensions.

[SouthernSmoked]

I know I've told you this before but I love the hell out of the smokehouse of yours. I was telling CRG the other night that here I own a woodworking company and I have mine setting on top of two plastic shelf units I purchased at Home Depot.

I will have to break down and design something.

[SouthernSmoked]

Smoke ketchup

Now that's a change. How is it??

[GusRobin]

Smoke ketchup

Now that's a change. How is it??

Don't know. After I started it I realized that I couldn't think of anything that I like with ketchup on it.  ??? So I am going to put it in the BBQ sauce that I will make tomorrow.

[GusRobin]

Done for the day

Spaghetti sauce cooked and canned



Chuck roast done and going into FTC


A plate of chuck roast. Only made corn on the cob as a side and ate it before I took the pic.



Tomorrow I plan to make and can some BBQ sauce, and maybe make some lamb stew with the left over lamb. I was going to make some ribs but I am the only one home and I think I made too much this weekend. ;D ;D
Well done for the day, now I will go drown my sorrows as I mourn the Tide losing to South Carolina.

[hal4uk]

Lookin' good, Gus!  (I the BLOODY chuck)
As soon as my Wildcats get clobbered by Auburn tonight, I can start mourning with you.