What are you smoking for Christmas?

[vwbrad]

Those look REALLY good!

[benjammn]

chicken was brined overnight,  in and smokin for my sister
Salmon in fridge with dry brine, start in AM for mid afternoon dinner

Those bacon wrapped goodies look Amazing, bet they will taste awesome

[DivotMaker]

Looks good, Ben!  I see you spatchcocked the chicken...is that what you usually do?  I've never tried that; I usually just cook them whole, with mirepoix inside (carrots, celery, onions).  I bet they cook a lot faster this way!  Any noticeable loss of moisture?  Just wondering...  may be worth a try!

[benjammn]

I tried spatchcocking the turkey this year for the every first time, and yes, they cook a lot faster. There was no noticeable difference in moisture since they were brined. Take and wrap and place in cooler. Just fine.

[benjammn]

chicken done, hope she likes it, won't know till thursday maybe

Salmon is done with brine, now just wrapped on tray and awaiting tomorrow's smoke, will set out for a bit to get the "skin" on the surface just before smoking.

[DivotMaker]

Looks nice, Ben!

[benjammn]

Here we go with the salmon!
Merry christmas to everyone and hope you all had great times with family and friends!

[benjammn]

Tony- how's the PR coming along?

[DivotMaker]

Tony- how's the PR coming along?

Check out the thread, Ben - all done, and fantastic!

[benjammn]

will do! and mine was a resounding success as well!

[rickne]

Check out my beef tenderloin thread for pics.  It was incredible.  Here was a AFTER shot of my ABT's.  I wasn't fast enough to get a picture of the full plate.  Last night's were very good. Today's were amazing.

[DivotMaker]

Fine lookin' turds, Rick!