Brisket
We agree with so many that it is hard to beat slow, smoked brisket. However, people don’t realize how long it takes to make such a perfect piece of smokey goodness. To achieve brisket bliss, it takes approx. one hour and 15 minutes PER POUND to reach perfectly smoked meaty goodness. So, with an average size brisket — usually about 15 lbs — that works out to be over 15 hours of cook time. Let’s put that into action with a back yard party. We would have to show up around 17 to 18 hours prior to your event to get this party started. Do you really want to pay for all that time? We would suggest going with prime rib. A few more dollars up front, but it saves you tons on the back end. PLUS, who doesn’t love a nice slab of slow smoked prime rib?
The Smoke Ring
One of the most frequent comments I hear from “newbies” to real slow smoked BBQ is: “Ohhhh noooo…..this is RAW!! Look how pink it is inside! Oh, wait….it is cooked in the middle — but not on the outside…” I confidently assure people that this is due to the smoke penetrating the meat, causing the pink ring or “smoke ring” to appear around the outside layer of the meat. This is not raw, this is FLAVOR!!
Guinea Pig Party
Another successful guinea pig party on the books here at Smokin Bear BBQ! What is that you ask? It is a small gathering where we surprise our guests with new recipes to try out. We pass out cards for them to write down their comments, suggestions, etc. Here are just a few: “Prime Rib – my favorite was the non-injected. The injected was a tiny bit too hot.” “Chicken – my favorite one was with seasoning injected, so tasty!” “Prime Rib – incredibly juicy and has the perfect amount of rub.” “Lamb was surprisingly yet satisfying mellow on *lamb* flavor; so tender and tasty!” “The chicken — HOLY SHIT!!” “Phenomenal pasta salad! Great dressing!” “The smoked chicken was the moistest, most tender, I have ever had! Lamb was sweet and tender, similar to the best aged T-bone; the prime rib WONDERFUL–tender, smokiness without being overpowering.” “I will not comment on the lamb because it is MINE…ALL MINE.” One of our guest commented “that was the most tender piece of beef I have ever eaten, what cut of beef was that?” Bear replied, “that was actually slow smoked and lightly rubbed boneless leg of lamb.” Our guest was shocked! “That was lamb?? Not beef!!??” He complimented Bear on his skill at serving the best BBQ he had ever had! …and we are pretty sure he is the one who wrote the mine…all mine comment!!
Home-made Sausage
It’s the middle of Winter here in New Hampshire, and I am working on sausage! The sausages will be made by hand and stuffed in natural casings. The first is a chicken, spinach and feta cheese, made with Perdue boneless chicken thighs. The second is going to be pork with jalapeño and onion, and the third is an all beef with tomato, basil, and plenty of herbs and spices. We use fresh beef and pork from our local favorite PT Farm in Haverhill. Kim grows herbs in the summer, and dries them herself so we use those as well.
These sausages will always be made FRESH ~ never frozen ~ and to order for your New Hampshire BBQ and then, of course, slow smoked over New Hampshire hardwoods. And don’t forget, I can make them Mild or Wild!
Can’t wait to share these with The Pit Crew! She is going to love these, as I hope all my new and past Smokin Bear BBQ clients will as well!!
Check back in to see how I’m making out!
Free BBQ Education
During our events, everyone is always very interested in checking out the Smoker, how it works, how long it takes to cook everything, and what type of wood I use — just to name a few. They hang around, sipping their favorite beverages, watching with interest what I am doing, with big smiles on their faces, nostrils flaring, breathing in very deeply. I love the interest, and fully encourage everyone to ask questions while they wait to enjoy the Best BBQ in New Hampshire!
Winter BBQ
Most people think of BBQ only in the summer time. We, at Smokin Bear BBQ, think about BBQ all the time! And we want to make sure everyone knows that we are a year round BBQ business. SO shovel off that deck, or call us to plow out that field (yes, Bear can plow the area for you), rev-up your snow mobiles, wrap those kids up warm, touch off that winter bonfire and contact Smokin Bear BBQ to light the fire and smoke up your favorite beef, chicken, ribs, seafood or veggies. Even in the deep snow, let’s share a wonderful snowy Winter BBQ, filled with your favorite tastes of summer!