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[Pmt133]

I've been asked to cater all other family functions now lol. I said I accept beer as down payment.

 

[aspeck]

Man, you are making me hungry, Pmt! That looks great!

 

[Pmt133]

I caved and got a proper cooking thermometer. Not a wireless one but a good wifi one so I can check in on things wherever.

(Waiting for Joe to say I told you so.)

 

[redneck joe]

*I told you so*

It really is a game changer. Make your you get centered. On steaks and such I put in the side.

 

[Pmt133]

The steaks as of late are easy, I let the sous vide for a few hours then finish in the cast after a rest. Can't really mess it up that way. I did use it on that brisket and a few other pet projects... it's awesome just ebing able to walk away from the grill, oven, etc.

 

[redneck joe]

For steaks sous vide is a bit more work than I think its worth. I prefer to let sit on the counter for about 5 or 6 hours so completely room temp. Cast iron is great most nights but as my wife is not a huge crusty sear kinda gal that's what I normally use but when she is traveling I fire up the charcoal chimney starter and when it is rocket hot it takes about 2 to 3 min a side to get that fabulous crusty bark. I don't temp it just use the f8nger poke method since it is 99% going to be perfect.

 

[Pmt133]

I typically have them pre packed in salt/pepper/garlic and frozen in vac bags. So it's as simple as just tossing them in before work... Easy. I prefer them on the grill but firing that up after being awake 18 hours can be... a fun experience.

The poke test is nearly fool proof. My girl didn't get that and I showed her and she was like "oh. That's easy." My gasser is so consistent I can set a timer and they're perfect. Gotta babysit the charcoal and wood though.

 

[redneck joe]

I just ziplock seasoned to freeze then to thaw. Gave the vac seal away a couple years ago. The juice ain't worth the squeeze. Ziplocks work fine

 

[aspeck]

I picked up a whole bunch of 12.5 lb sirloin strips. I am chomping at the bit to thaw one, dry rub it and let sit for a day, hickory smoke and finish it off with a hard char on the grill. Then slice and serve …

 

[redneck joe]

Never done one whole

 

[aspeck]

Never done one whole

I never have either, but since I got them ... a whole bunch of them ... I thought I would give it a try with one and go from there. I have plans for chipping and making steak sandwiches ... cubing for chili and/or stew, and other plans. It is going to be a summer of eating well!

 

[FLATHEAD]

I never have either, but since I got them ... a whole bunch of them ... I thought I would give it a try with one and go from there. I have plans for chipping and making steak sandwiches ... cubing for chili and/or stew, and other plans. It is going to be a summer of eating well!

Interested to see these when they are done, sounds delicious.

 

[redneck joe]

Ditto