Possum Walk Farms
July 4th, 2006
I've wanted a big smoker ever since I
started using the smaller one one the back patio. Now I have one. Cooks quite
well but is "cosmetically challenged". I'll work on that but want to keep it
operational while I am working on it.
The first thing I cooked (while Edie
Karpinski and Ross were here the week before the 4th) was brisket and a rack of
ribs. Turned out so pretty and tasted so good I was probably obnoxious about
showing it off.
For the 4th I had mentioned to Daryl that
I wanted him to see if he could find us a pig. Next thing I knew he had bought
one so that became the plan. Turned out pretty well.
On the end of the smoker where the smoke
exhausts there is another smoker box with a shelf. It is big enough to hold two
turkeys at once. I've not yet done a turkey but I'm sure that will happen just
after I find one cheap enough. Experimenting is fun but I don't want to pay the
current prices for turkeys; I'd rather pay Thanksgiving prices.
Click on pictures to
see a larger version.
I
|
|
|
|
On Ebay
This side raises up and originally had a small work counter. Frame for counter exists and I'll replace counter. |
|
|
|
On Ebay
Firebox end of smoker. |
|
|
|
On Ebay
Two closed compartments. |
|
|
|
On Ebay
Seller said it would hold 30 briskets. Bob says "not". I'm not sure. I know it will hold more than I want to pay to cook. |
|
|
|
On Ebay
Interior view. |
|
|
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
Week before the 4th when I brought rig home. |
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
Open Compartments; Turkey smoker box at end; cabinets |
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
First test location. Cooked brisket and ribs here. |
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
|
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
Business area. |
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
|
|
|
|
Weekend Before the 4th
|
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
Checking beans and chicken. Chicken was for those who don't eat pig. |
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
The two cooks for the 4th. Daryl helped with the fire and did most of the mopping on the pig. |
|
|
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
Mr. Pig - getting right! |
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
Mr. Pig - Done! |
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
Supper! |
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
Puling the meat off. |
|
|
|
4th of July 2006
We may need to plan better for proper ventilation. Cooks great but as the song goes "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". |
|
|
![[Under Construction]](../images/undercon.gif){kind=small}
