Pig throwdown redoux.....

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject: Pig throwdown redoux.....

Fall has fell in the upper midwest....broke out my carhart and plow hat - currently 30 mph wind gusts and 50° in the sun - yea, a little overkill, but I've been sick....

just to go blow leaves away from the smoker [ they were almost 2 feet deep near firebox! All so I can start another hamster hog [51 pounds this time]

[ that is a very big cooler] at o-dark-thirtry tomorrow - serving at 4 pm, but with forcast as it is, I'm giving her plenty of tanning time! Were expecting about 38° and 30 MPH winds overnight into tomorrow...
I decided to try my basket with charcoal to start, with some hardwood to follow [ found 8 bags of blue K in the back of the garage]

and see how it goes Embarassed

I have used it with logs, but dont recall trying a long burn, and definitely not on a pig.
Pig was injected at butcher with a mild solution that includes soy, apple juice and some other basic seasonings - tends to not add a lot of flavor [ a good thing in my book] just a little salty sweetness, and it makes the cooking very forgiving and difficult to dry the pig out.
Pics to follow in the morning!
o-dark-thirty - cold and windy

[the light system on my trailer works out great for working and pics!!]
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k.a.m. · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

Tony, now that pic is worth waiting for up close and clear. I am going to get some mileage out of this one you know with the Holidays and all. Razz

Your piggy looks ramped and ready in the cooler I look forward to seeing her in the tanning booth. Very Happy

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TrailerBuilder · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

Mr T, that is one fine looking piggy ready and waiting there. Look forward to watching it put it's tan on Cool

I guess our cold weather is the end of next week. Low 30's for lows, but none of that wind thankfully Very Happy

Not sure what you were thinking in posting that head shot bro, Kevin is 600 miles away from me and I can already see his photo shop account smoking and overheating from here.
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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

It used to be ya'll posted a game face with a big cook.....and the smack talk would begin - Thats my cold weather game face, and Kevin aint the only one with cut and past capabilities!!!...lol Wink

When I find the time, Kevin may have some tripple d's to brag about here....lol Shocked

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Hell Fire Grill · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

YUP!! I got it too!! Right next to the pic of the guy with beer bottles stuck on his tits.

Thanks Tony.

KAKid · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

Looking forward to seeing that toasted piggie.

Got my Carhartts at the ready, too, and a fresh coating of waterproofing on my boots. Though I am waiting for the wind to blow the leaves over into the neighbor's yard. Shocked

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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

43° and 30+ mph winds, but pig is on!

A little nervous with the charcoal basket and all - gonna be checking temps often!
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BBQMAN · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

Very nice Tony, and I look forward to Kevin's future pics. Razz

I like cooking them that sized on up, you will too.

I'm struggling with my own temp issues this morning- it's a chilly 70' or so and I'm sweating it out as we load for three events! Mr. Green

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plbass · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

Can't wait to see the end product cooking with those outside temps.

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 15 2011 Post subject:

Basket seems to have been a good call - adding 1 log an hour to the charcoal, Lang is holding 225° like a champ!
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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

Didnt take any fancy pics....again....cooked for 12 hours closer to 200 with a few spikes due to high wind shifts Evil or Very Mad

then covered with foil and rested 45 min or so waiting for the birthday girl to arrive[ 40th] . It really turned out fantastic!! Steamed when I cut the skin!

Due to weather, we served in the spare room off the kitchen - the girl the party was for was truly surprised, maybe just a little drunk, and puttin down some pig!! Hopefully her brother forwards me some of those pics as promised Embarassed

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plbass · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

Looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Happy

GreenSmoker · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

Wicked nice center piece for the table.

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GF · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

Mr.Tony, looks like the Lang tanning booth and you did a great job. Very Happy

Carhartts already? Weren't we just complaining about the misserable heat two weeks ago?

jeepdad · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

Another great hamster Tony! Shocked

Nice cook in 30 degree weather. We are in the start of Fall but not that cold yet. Hope all is well brother.

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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

yea, I guess I am the hamster King....lol
This little piggy fed the 35 or 40 with ease! Originally they said 30-35, but we all know how it goes .....so I got the 51 pounder! They may even have some leftovers for the week - depending on how much pickin went on as the beer kept flowing!! I left after the main feed, have to pick up m
y rack and misc today [ just down the road, so not a big deal]
Thanks all for looking,
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on the hook · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

That really looks awesome to me Smile

I hope whatever I try looks half as good Smile

BBQMAN · Posted: Oct 16 2011 Post subject:

Good lookin' cook Tony! Cool

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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Oct 17 2011 Post subject:

Thanks hook, and Mike - 1 more to do this year - gonna be a big one - wedding , they have invited 200! a hamster size just aint gonna cut it!
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