Shot a video this week about how to pull a smoked chicken. There is no wrong way to pull the meat from a whole chicken, really… but if you want to know how we pull a chicken, check it out here. Malcom Reed Connect on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Find me on Google+ Follow …
Smoking a Fresh Ham
There is a difference between smoking a fresh ham (or a “green ham”)- which is going to give you something more like barbecue. And smoking a cured ham – which is going to give you a more traditional Thanksgiving “Ham”. But if you want to smoke a fresh ham, I cook it just like I cook a whole shoulder. Hams are …
More UDS (Ugly Drum Smoker) Questions
I get questions about building a UDS all the time… and I love it because they are pretty simple to make, they are very inexpensive and work like a machine. I’ve got several of them and always have a few lent out to friends and family. But for my backyard smoking, it’s all I use. So here are a couple …
Cooking for Benefits and Fundraisers
Lately I’ve had a lot of people asking me about cooking full loads on their smokers for benefits and fundraisers. And I’m happy to help out with information here. Especially when you are raising money for someone in need or to help kids raise money. It will take a little longer to cook a full load on any cooker, …
Modifying a Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)
I had a question about modifying the plans on my website of a UDS smoker build. (<< you can see the pictures and plan by hitting that link) Is it necessary to install a pan where you could fill a little water somewhere between the firecage and the grid? Thought that could be useful as a dripping pan as well …
KCBS Chicken
The 2 biggest questions about cooking KCBS Chicken 1. Does it matter if the thighs are bone-in or de-boned? I’ve done it both ways; the bone-in thighs score higher for me and I’ve always said that meat cooked on the bone just has better taste. The de-boned method produces a good looking entry, but I’m seeing a lot of judges …
Choosing and Cutting the Perfect Rib
Had a great question today about finding that perfect slab of ribs… I am having an issue when i go to cut the ribs about they are ready?Any tips on what to do? How to get enough meat on them? Do you leave meat on both sides or just one? What do you look for when you are getting ready to …
Pork Turn-In Box
Got a great question today… Hey Malcom ! I appreciate all your valuable info you’ve given me from your website to the newsletters !!! I do have a question for you though regarding your pork turn in box. You’ve stated that some judges like both pulled and sliced pork and you turn in both. My question is what’s your method …
How To Freeze and Reheat BBQ
I just got a question about freezing BBQ and I thought I’d share. Can pulled pork be frozen? Do you just thaw it out or put it in hot water? And about how long will it keep? As much BBQ as I cook at competitions, I am constantly freezing BBQ. It’s perfect to save for your beans or give to …
Cooking a Beef Brisket – the biggest questions…
I love talking BBQ. And I’m always willing to share what I’ve learned over the years, mostly because I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for a bunch of folks helping me out and answering my questions. But in the past few weeks, I’ve gotten some really great questions on cooking brisket. You can check out my …
Cooking Chicken at KCBS Contest
I had a great question today: my problem is chicken I do it just like everyone else in a pan with parkay and broth skin side down. Brine in kosmos chicken soak. Bub-ba-q sauce. Then box. I literally take it off the smoker straight too box. Would I have a better chance with legs? Or do u have any suggestions …
The Money Muscle… and all the other sections of a Pork Butt
Several people have asked me “where is the money muscle?” and “where do I pull the turn-in meat from a pork butt?” So I decided to take a few pictures – and shoot a short video – to explain where the money muscle in pork butts really are. These cross sections pictures will help you understand exactly where I’m getting …
Listen to the BBQ Central Show w/ Greg Rempe
Tonight I’ll be joining host Greg Rempe on the BBQ Central Radio Show. http://thebbqcentralshow.com/ We’ll be talking BBQ Catering and the newsletter I wrote a couple weeks ago. Greg’s show is always informative and he has some of the top Pitmasters in the country join him every week. If you haven’t tuned in to the show, you’re missing out. I’ll …
The Barbeque Central Radio Show 1-24-2012
Tonight I will join Greg Rempe on The Barbeque Central Radio Show www.thebbqcentralshow.com for the second segement. We will be discussing purchasing your next smoker. Tune in to hear me talk about things you need to know before dropping off a large chunk of money. Also, Greg has all of his shows available in the archives. If you haven’t checked …
BBQ Question: digital thermometers
I just got a question and I thought I’d share… My question is that I want to purchase some thermometers (digital) for inserting into the meat like butts for example and monitoring the internal temp of the meat during the cook. I have been looking around on different BBQ sites and have seen numerous models and prices. Do you have …