Smoked turkeyis one of the most delicious forms a turkey can take, but not everyone has a smoker (or even a grill). Thankfully, you don’t need one. You can make your very own smoked turkey right in your regular ol’ oven. Most of us fail to fully harness the power or the utilit...
Prepare your smoker: a. Place charcoal briquettes in the smoker bowl. b. Nestle 3-4 lighter cubes among the briquettes. c. Light the cubes. Insert an electric thermometer into the smoker so that it can be inserted into a turkey. Be sure to plug the probe into the thermometer base. Plac...
like a poisonous snake, a wild hog, a snapping turtle, or a giant electric eel. What I notice is that they can’t always eat the entire catch and have to preserve it by setting up a makeshift smoker with indirect heat and a palm leaf tent to make the...
When it’s time to eat the meat, be sure to rinse it well. It’s important to remove as much salt from the meat as you can to make it palatable. Once the excess salt is removed, cook the meat as desired. Again, salting is commonly used when preparing country ham. However, you ca...
to watch for the Masterbuilt electric smoker tips along with additional tips to make your smoked baby back ribs turn out delicious. We also show 2 ways to serve these at the end. Be sure to watch the entire video to find out the 1 “big mistake” I made which I then disclose – it...
Seasoning immediately before bagging and cooking will have a minimal effect, but storing the meat with salt can alter its texture, turning it from raw and meaty to somewhat firm and ham-like with time. Some folks find this texture off-putting. I personally don't mind it, particularly in ...
Second of all, they taste like a salted ham but with a little steak flavor. BOO. Not sure what I did wrong – maybe a tad too much salt? I will definitely try this again, but if it doesn’t work out again I may have to find something else to try. Very close though: these stea...
A gas smoker. These are easy to use—you don't have to monitor the temperature all day long—but the final product won't have as much flavor as meat smoked in a charcoal or wood smoker. Most BBQ chefs agree that a gas smoker creates a better flavor than an electric smoker, however....
Ham hocks are inexpensive, thick cuts of leg meat that can be cooked and used in a variety of ways. You can smoke ham hocks on a smoker for a moist and flavorful option, roast them in the oven until crispy and browned, or boil them on the stove. However you choose to cook ham hoc...
turning it from raw and meaty to somewhat firm and ham-like with time. Some folks find this texture off-putting. I personally don't mind it, particularly in meats you would traditionally brine, like chicken, pork, or fish. To avoid this texture in red meat, it's best to season it im...