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Hey guys. Wanted to thanks those that helped me with ideas for cooking Thanksgiving turkey. It turned out great. I cooked two of them. Definitely moist. Thanks for the help. I used applewood pellets in the cold smoker. I think though next time I may just use very little smoke though. As I did this cook though I came up with some questions which I will post in the other topic areas. Everyone was pleased with the end product.. komodo kamado for life.

Well, one step forward, multiple steps backwards! With the big-ass brisket out of the freezer, I did a deep dive to see what’s in the bottom. Damn! 3 full pork shoulders and a ½ pork shoulder roast AND another full packer cut brisket (at least this one is Prime!) I guess that I was a shopping fool at some point! 😆

We're having a short run of unseasonably warm weather (upper 50s) and I took advantage to reclaim valuable real estate in my chest freezer by finally cooking this full packer cut brisket that I bought on sale back in September ($1.98/lb). Simple, straightforward cook - 250F with the Guru (it was an overnighter), with the smoker pot full of post oak, mesquite, hickory and apple wood chunks. Indirect with AL foil on the lower grate. Simple rub of Lane's Brisket rub with CYM slather. Was a 14 hour cook - I screwed up and didn't take it out of the freezer in time to fully thaw, so it was still frozen in the middle (37F) when it went on the KK @ 5pm. Had to get up @ 3am to wrap it in the pink butcher paper when it cleared the stall (173F) and slather on the Wagyu beef tallow (needed, as this was just a "choice" grade brisket - hence, the cheap price.) Finished @ 6am at 203F. Cut off the point and cubed it for burnt ends, which went back on the KK for 45 minutes. Rested the flat for 5 hours before slicing. And YES, there's pictures! The smaller piece of protein was a pre-marinated pork tenderloin (apple bourbon) that I did for dinner. It's gonna be a while before I do one of these again! I'm sticking to pot roasts from now on - a much simpler cook and not as much BBQ to put up in the freezer.

@Basher wow that’s a ways to go looks like you are doing open heart surgery on the kitchen. I’m sure it’ll be worth it when it’s done but can’t imagine how difficult that is.

We do a lot of simple grilling with that configuration. I leave the center rack flipped sideways unless we really need the space to allow easy fire access for starting or adding smoke wood. Tonight was boneless pork chops, arugula salad, and roast butternut squash. Sorry, missed getting the plated picture.

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