Recent content by SpottedCow

Following divot's recipe for smoked turkey. Brined the bird for 48 hours and plan on stuffing with carrots, celery, onions, and apple. Using 3oz of apple and alder. My family loves gravy and we're going mashed potatoes as well. I foolishly tossed out the giblets and neck so I can only get my...

For the northern midwest, it's that time of year when the rivers start getting cold and the catfish lose some of their fishy qualities. Although I do fish a pretty muddy river so I feel this recipe will work on catfish or bullheads any time of the year. This recipe turns out somewhat salty but I...

So I scored a 4.5lb flat for an incredible $3.50 a pound today with one important factor. The butcher (who appeared to be new to the trade) simply took a packer cut and sliced it in half rather than properly dividing the point from the flat. So I have a flat that tapers from 1/2" thick to about...

So I have made a LOT of experimental runs in my #2 without the Auber for ribs. I always use St. Louis cut but I may have to try baby backs at some point. I have used the 3-2-1 method multiple times with very poor results (undercooked and grisly). I have followed the advice of some users who...