Dean's New Main Course?

[dmb90260]

With two years to plan and pay, maybe Dean will make a change in the IRG main course....


Get your full whole hog kit (minus the hog) at Splitjacks.

I found this site while looking for a spider skillet. Too bad they are located on the Other Coast or I would be tempted to order one of their spider skillets. Shipping 20# of cast iron across country is too expensive.

[Lucky489]

The whole pigs even the little suckling ones are pretty pricey.

http://www.mcreynoldsfarms.com/

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Don't get me wrong... I like my baby backs, but when it comes to cooking meat with smoke, nothin' beats beef in my book.

[dmb90260]

Dean, I was just trying to expand your horizons.

Check out his recipe section. I will be trying to adjust his rotisserie Pork Tenderloin in Orange-chipotle sauce for a DO tomorrow.
I seemed to have added an extra chipotle to the recipe, the sauce is down right spicy but I am going with it anyway. I have a back up bag of carnitas from Costco that can be microwaved in seven minutes if needed.

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Big D,
Orange-chipotle... Now you got my attention.
Made the kids tacos last night and all we had for hot sauce was some chipoltle... Smoked at that.
Those tacos were real good I might say.

[asianflava]

Woody did a whole pig Cuban style at Lil Talbot a couple years ago. He showed me the pig but I was only visiting, I didn't get to partake.

[PanelDeland]

I know what Dean means by beef.I'm from Tx and currently living in NC.Theydon't think it's "Q" unless it's a pig.In Tx all we needed was a grill or smoker,fish,fowl,beef pork and veggies all went on the grill.Some friends even did tortillas on the grill.No sense in limiting yourself.

[Laredo]

big fan of beef ... except for one thing: Cooper's BBQ pork chops. They cut the chops about 2 to 2 1/2 inches thick and smoke 'em overnight. No sauce necessary on your plate (they use a rub and/or mop sauce in the pit). Waaay tender.

But then I like their brisket too. Same process. They also do, in season, venison; chicken (halves) and 3 different kinds of sausage, plus ham.

[rebapuck]

I'm from NC. When sent to Ft Sam Houston years ago, I got so homesick. Driving around, I saw a restaurant sign advertising BBQ. Just what I needed!

I was so disappointed. It was BEEF.

[ericb622]

i like grilled beef and smoked pork, but for a real bar b que sandwich, you should go to west KY and get some bar b qued mutton.

[asianflava]

I know what Dean means by beef.I'm from Tx and currently living in NC.Theydon't think it's "Q" unless it's a pig.In Tx all we needed was a grill or smoker,fish,fowl,beef pork and veggies all went on the grill.Some friends even did tortillas on the grill.No sense in limiting yourself.

Heh heh, I know what you mean, we moved from Durham to Austin. I prefer pork but in TX the only pork they BBQ pork tenderloin. In my opinion, that is probably the worst thing to BBQ because it is so lean. Which part of the brisket tastes best, the moist or lean part? NC style BBQ is quite different because of the vinegar. I didn't like it at first, but it grew on me.

Anyway, now that we moved to Colorado, there isn't any good BBQ to be had. I had to take it in my own hands and make my own. I can honestly say that the best BBQ (pork or beef) I've had in CO, came off my pit. I've brought some to work and they can't stop raving about it, they constantly ask when I'll be making another.

[Chris D]

North Carolina Q is a aquired taste but once ya feel it ain't nuttin better .
Man now I am hungry

Chris D

[caseydog]

big fan of beef ... except for one thing: Cooper's BBQ pork chops. They cut the chops about 2 to 2 1/2 inches thick and smoke 'em overnight. No sauce necessary on your plate (they use a rub and/or mop sauce in the pit). Waaay tender.

But then I like their brisket too. Same process. They also do, in season, venison; chicken (halves) and 3 different kinds of sausage, plus ham.

I love brisket at Cooper's. I haven't tried the chops.

I like ribs at Salt Lick.

As for whole pig cooking, has anyone seen these...

http://www.lacajachina.com/

I've only seen them on TV -- some food channel show. Looks pretty easy to make one.

CD

[caseydog]

North Carolina Q is a aquired taste but once ya feel it ain't nuttin better .
Man now I am hungry

Chris D

IIRC, the sauce there has more of a vinegar taste, right?

I like a sweet and spicy sauce. I take KC Masterpiece, and add black pepper, cayenne pepper, and honey. Heat and sweet.

CD

[Chris D]

I like beef also. My wife uses KC Masterpiece and does the same thing to it.
Got to have a cold beer with it.

CD