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FORUM SPONSORS => MAK Grills => Topic started by: Lantern on April 03, 2018, 04:59:16 PM

Title: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Lantern on April 03, 2018, 04:59:16 PM
Ok, so I promised I'd so up with some pics and here they are. First, this is a skinless pork belly from Sam's with Simply Marvelous pecan rub on the MAK at 235 with A-Maze-N pecan pellets. Took it to about 198-200 then gently took it into the house to cool for slicing.

Well, today I wanted a burger, so I cranked up the blackstone and made an Oklahoma onion burger with smoked pork belly slices and a fried egg. I used Oakridge BBQ santa maria on the burger. I later added a slice of tomato to cut the richness and it was awesome.


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Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: smokeasaurus on April 03, 2018, 05:01:47 PM
I would have demolished those two burgers and then sat back in my chair, smiled and wait a few and then ask for a third   :)
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: rwalters on April 03, 2018, 05:40:45 PM
Dang, you really do own a MAK... and DANG, you really do know how to cook!  Sorry for ever doubting you buddy :(
Title: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Gtsum2 on April 03, 2018, 05:56:19 PM
Love the egg topping. Great looking burger
Title: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Pappymn on April 03, 2018, 06:02:27 PM
Wow. That looks great
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: HighOnSmoke on April 03, 2018, 06:25:07 PM
Deliciousness!
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: TentHunteR on April 03, 2018, 06:49:00 PM
A "Food Porn" warning in the title might have been nice!  I mean you've got egg yolk running down the side and everything!   :thumbup: :thumbup:

 
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: skidog on April 03, 2018, 08:45:56 PM
Im so hungry right now. My grill is under a fresh 6 inches of snow!! :'(
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Roget on April 03, 2018, 08:46:25 PM
Man, what I would give for one (or two) of those burgers.
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Lantern on April 03, 2018, 09:32:48 PM
Thanks for all the kind replies!!!

I've run into what I expected with the pellet grill and that is that my favorite pellets(A-Maze-N) make quite a difference in the food cooked. I use pitmasters choice, pecan and apple for different meats.


Has anyone else tried both A=maze-n and cooking pellets or others for comparison. I DID NOT like the Bear Mountain Hickory that came with the MAK, but I was very appreciative to have them thrown in for the burn-in process.


Title: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: rwalters on April 03, 2018, 11:04:46 PM
Thanks for all the kind replies!!!

I've run into what I expected with the pellet grill and that is that my favorite pellets(A-Maze-N) make quite a difference in the food cooked. I use pitmasters choice, pecan and apple for different meats.


Has anyone else tried both A=maze-n and cooking pellets or others for comparison. I DID NOT like the Bear Mountain Hickory that came with the MAK, but I was very appreciative to have them thrown in for the burn-in process.
Interested in checking out the pellets you are using. Link?
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: akjeff on April 04, 2018, 05:58:45 AM
Wow, that looks really good! Nicely done! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jeff
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: TMB on April 04, 2018, 08:05:13 AM
A "Food Porn" warning in the title might have been nice!  I mean you've got egg yolk running down the side and everything!   :thumbup: :thumbup:

 
You ain't kidding!!  great job :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: akruckus on April 04, 2018, 09:26:14 AM
A "Food Porn" warning in the title might have been nice!  I mean you've got egg yolk running down the side and everything!   :thumbup: :thumbup:

 
You ain't kidding!!  great job :thumbup: :thumbup:

What they said!
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: skidog on April 04, 2018, 11:02:45 AM
I wonder who makes A-MAZE-N pellets? Last year when I looked on Lumberjacks dealer page they had A-MAZE-N listed so I assumed they were using Lumberjack pellets. But I just looked again and they are no longer listed as a dealer, but maybe it's like Cabelas does?
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Lantern on April 04, 2018, 06:28:49 PM
Thanks for all the kind replies!!!

I've run into what I expected with the pellet grill and that is that my favorite pellets(A-Maze-N) make quite a difference in the food cooked. I use pitmasters choice, pecan and apple for different meats.


Has anyone else tried both A=maze-n and cooking pellets or others for comparison. I DID NOT like the Bear Mountain Hickory that came with the MAK, but I was very appreciative to have them thrown in for the burn-in process.
Interested in checking out the pellets you are using. Link?

https://www.amazenproducts.com/    They also sell smoke tubes and mazes to add even more flavor. The key is to buy at least 40lbs to get the best price although it is NOT a cheap price. They send a 10% off coupon with their shipments.
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: Lantern on April 04, 2018, 06:37:49 PM
I wonder who makes A-MAZE-N pellets? Last year when I looked on Lumberjacks dealer page they had A-MAZE-N listed so I assumed they were using Lumberjack pellets. But I just looked again and they are no longer listed as a dealer, but maybe it's like Cabelas does?

I think you may be onto something here. Their pitmaster blend is the same. And at 33-39 bucks for 40lbs I may give them a whirl. That's 5-10 bucks cheaper per 40. If the flavor is there then I'll be a convert. Oh dang......just saw they have these at our new Rural king. 8.99/ 20lb bag. Umm......yeah if they taste the same as Amazen I'm EXTREMELY happy.
Title: Re: Pork belly on the MAK...with PICS
Post by: skidog on April 04, 2018, 08:52:22 PM
You can also check craigs list for pellets. That's where I get my Lumberjacks 16 bucks per 40#