What's smok'n for the week-end

[OU812]

I'm thinking IT of 135*......so pull it out when it reaches 127*, wrap and let rest for 1 hour in a cooler for medium rare?

If you want a great exterior finish, another option to consider is:

     Smoke/roast to 120^o IT
     Rest (foil covered, no need for towel & cooler) for 30-90 minutes (depending on when you want to serve)
     Hot oven (500^o 6-10 minutes to crisp exterior)
     Slice & serve (no additional rest needed)
     

I have done as Ka Honu has stated but on the grill and it turned out GREAT.

[classicrockgriller]

Man that sounds delicious!

Slice and serve that darling while she's hot. 

It should amke a bunch of juices.

[MPTubbs]

Thanks Ka Honu...I'll try that on this one.

I've been sniffing around and can't seem to find a recipe for a pork loin.

Any kick a** ideas out there?

Mike.

[FLBentRider]

I'm thinking IT of 135*......so pull it out when it reaches 127*, wrap and let rest for 1 hour in a cooler for medium rare?

If you want a great exterior finish, another option to consider is:

     Smoke/roast to 120^o IT
     Rest (foil covered, no need for towel & cooler) for 30-90 minutes (depending on when you want to serve)
     Hot oven (500^o 6-10 minutes to crisp exterior)
     Slice & serve (no additional rest needed)

I am SO going to try this.

[MPTubbs]

Yay for me.....just ordered a PID.

Can't wait for my new toy to be plugged into my new toy!  ;D

[FLBentRider]

Yay for me.....just ordered a PID.

Can't wait for my new toy to be plugged into my new toy!  ;D

Hint. If you got the programmable one, use the first step for pre-heating.

[MPTubbs]

Yay for me.....just ordered a PID.

Can't wait for my new toy to be plugged into my new toy!  ;D

Hint. If you got the programmable one, use the first step for pre-heating.

The Auber has 6 steps right?

First step for preheat.....got it!

[FLBentRider]

Yay for me.....just ordered a PID.

Can't wait for my new toy to be plugged into my new toy!  ;D

Hint. If you got the programmable one, use the first step for pre-heating.

The Auber has 6 steps right?

First step for preheat.....got it!

I have mine set for 1.5 hours @ 280F

The next step is 200F for 23 hours.

[MPTubbs]

Can U turn off the first step after lets say 1 hour even if U have it set for 1 1/2 hours and the second step takes over after that?

[HawkeyeSmokes]

Can U turn off the first step after lets say 1 hour even if U have it set for 1 1/2 hours and the second step takes over after that?

You can change the time and temp on each step after you have started.

[MPTubbs]

Can U turn off the first step after lets say 1 hour even if U have it set for 1 1/2 hours and the second step takes over after that?

You can change the time and temp on each step after you have started.

Groovy!

[classicrockgriller]

Groovy? naaaaaa Far Out yes!

[MPTubbs]

I had a thought while I was sleeping (you know how your brain keeps working after you get a new toy).

Will the PID get the heating element "hotter" than the factory controller?

I read where the PID has more watts than the oven element. I didn't know how that works.

[HawkeyeSmokes]

I had a thought while I was sleeping (you know how your brain keeps working after you get a new toy).

Will the PID get the heating element "hotter" than the factory controller?

I read where the PID has more watts than the oven element. I didn't know how that works.

It won't get any hotter, still going to be 500 watts. I think what your referring to is that the Auber PID can handle 1440 watts while the Bradley element only draws 500.

[Pachanga]

Mptubbs,

It sounds like you have a great plan in mind.  You may have read in a different thread  (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=12808.0) a technique I use.  I have not heard anyone mention it on this thread so I will repeat it.  You probably have already read this thread but it also has a very good article posted by Ka Honu (http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/12/the-food-lab-how-to-cook-roast-a-perfect-prime-rib.html).  Page 2 is the final technique and sounds like the method you have decided on.  I smoke my PR from start to finish in the Bradley and pull it at 125 for medium rare.  It rests for 40 to 60 minutes (a very important step).  This may be splitting hairs, but I would go another couple of degrees over the 120 for a medium rare.  If you crust the little jewel and serve immediately, the additional heat is not going to penetrate the meat very far.  This is exactly your intentions. I feel that 120 is a little low for medium rare.  That said, the Ka Honu recipe writer certainly has tested things out well and the proof is in his pudding.

There is a lot of good information in this thread.  the only ting I have to add to the discussion is the technique I referred to above and is as follows.  Since my whole crew enjoys the same medium rare, both ends are foiled lightly to prevent them from overcooking.  This also prevents the end cut from becoming more smoke laden than the center cuts.  A double layer of heavy duty foil that wraps a quarter of an inch around the perimeter to just hold the foil on works well.  It is not rocket science, so if it doesn't fit perfectly or if gaps form during smoking, don't fret over it.  When you crust it with the heat blast, you can decide to remove or leave the foil in place.

I hope you set the standard for prime rib.  I will look forward to hearing about your experience.

Good luck and slow smoking,

Pachanga