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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: Ka Honu on October 15, 2013, 03:08:47 AM

Title: When unicorns fly…
Post by: Ka Honu on October 15, 2013, 03:08:47 AM
Well not really a unicorn, just five-pound bone-in pork loin roast and an uncooperative camera. And not really flying, just suspended from the rebar in the PBC.

Brined overnight. I considered stuffing but I'm not yet familiar enough with the PBC to go there so I threw on a bunch homemade rub (mustard, olive oil, Creole seasoning, thyme, rosemary & garlic) and tied it up (the meatcutter had done some kind of "make it easy to separate into chops" thing) .

"Launched" it over the coals and sat back.  It occurred to me that I hadn't seen anyone use a remote thermometer in the PBC. Doesn't mean no one has, just means I hadn't seen it.  I wondered if there was a reason (like disturbing some "mysterious balance" in the built-in air flow) so I threaded my Maverick through the rebar holes to see what would happen.  Seems to have worked out fine.

Came up to 150° IT in a little over two hours.  Rested for 20 minutes and plated with stir-fried green beans & mushrooms.

The only photos that came out at all…

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1080414.jpg) (http://s618.photobucket.com/user/KaHonu/media/P1080414.jpg.html)


(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1080415.jpg) (http://s618.photobucket.com/user/KaHonu/media/P1080415.jpg.html)

According to SWMBO and our guests it was moist, tender, tasty - another PBC success (except for the part about not getting the camera to work - I'll try again with a brisket sometime soon)!
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: Pam Gould on October 15, 2013, 04:00:04 AM
Wow..looks good and juicy to me. Kinda likeing that thing are ya?  Glad you got it. Enjoy. Pam  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: sliding_billy on October 15, 2013, 04:19:11 AM
Looks good from here.
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: TentHunteR on October 15, 2013, 08:49:41 AM
Well not really a unicorn, just five-pound bone-in pork loin roast and an uncooperative camera. And not really flying, just suspended from the rebar in the PBC.

Hey, close enough for government work! ;)  Mmmmmmm... Flying unicorn looks mighty tasty.

Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: teesquare on October 15, 2013, 08:58:18 AM
Looks great to me Ka!
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: veryolddog on October 15, 2013, 09:14:02 AM
That sure looks good!

Ed
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: TMB on October 15, 2013, 09:21:46 AM
Not bad Big Guy.  ;)

Looks like your really enjoying the PBC.  Don't worry about the camera thing Dee still ain't got it rt either  :D :D :D   
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: deestafford on October 15, 2013, 09:31:51 AM
Turtle, Keep your eye peeled on your inbox for a tutorial from me on " The joys and how to take and post beautiful pictures of your cooks."  It should be there any minute now....just wait for it.......it's coming.....just be patient.   

Dee
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: muebe on October 15, 2013, 09:55:22 AM
Looks great Turtle!

I have actually hooked up my igrill to my PBC. The graph showed very even temps.
Title: When unicorns fly…
Post by: Pappymn on October 15, 2013, 10:45:45 AM
Nice cook sir. Love the hanging meat
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: Hub on October 15, 2013, 11:07:12 AM
I've used my Maverick remote thermo several times with my PBC.  The rebar holes are quite convenient for the probe lead.  The timing instructions on the PBC website work very well for chicken halves and ribs so I don't need it for them, but for hunks of critter that I know are going to heat up differently due to mass and temperature (and where timing won't be a very good indicator of doneness) the remote is a necessity in my opinion.

Hub
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: PoppyBill on October 15, 2013, 02:33:08 PM
Those two pictures tell a lot, like how beautifully the PBC cooked that loin. Had to be very tasty...
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: Ka Honu on October 15, 2013, 03:40:41 PM
... a tutorial from me on " The joys and how to take and post beautiful pictures of your cooks."
Perfect! I'm always ready to learn a new skill from the master.

I've used my Maverick remote thermo several times with my PBC.  The rebar holes are quite convenient for the probe lead.  The timing instructions on the PBC website work very well for chicken halves and ribs so I don't need it for them, but for hunks of critter that I know are going to heat up differently due to mass and temperature (and where timing won't be a very good indicator of doneness) the remote is a necessity in my opinion.
Pretty much the same thoughts I had.  Good to know I wasn't just being paranoid.
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: HighOnSmoke on October 15, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
That looks really tasty and juicy Turtle!
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: Sweetbread on October 19, 2013, 01:32:55 PM
Tasty looking food!  Pork loin on the PBC is amazing!  I did a 4.5 pounder two weeks ago and it turned out very moist and full of that awesome pit taste!
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: drholly on October 19, 2013, 01:35:14 PM
Looks great, Ka Honu.
Title: When unicorns fly…
Post by: mikecorn.1 on October 19, 2013, 05:40:38 PM

Looks great, Ka Honu.
X2


Mike
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Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: 4cornersmoker on October 26, 2013, 12:27:06 PM
Food looks great. and yes I have used my 732 probe several times in the PBC. And they work perfect you can put them right through the rebar holes.
Title: Re: When unicorns fly…
Post by: fishingbouchman on October 26, 2013, 06:04:52 PM
Great looking cook.