TR: Cherry wood smoked Corned Beef

[RootDKJ]

Ok, just when I thought I've hit Corned Beef nirvana, I out did myself. I used all Cherry Wood Chips for this cook. This had much more flavors then the last one I did. I hope everyone enjoys this.

I started out with a 4.88 lb corned beef brisket.

I was a bit thrown off by this cut.

but I seasoned it anyway....kosher and sea salts, dried onion, red pepper flakes, red bell pepper flakes, garlic powder, cracked black pepper chipolte chile pepper & parsley flakes.

Drip pan, same seasonings, plus 3 bay leaves and 20+ peppercorns I put a beer in there later but didn't capture a picture of it

Chilly out tonight

Damn that charcoal's hot

Done!

The smoke clears

Finished product

Sliced up

Later,
Root

 

[Trekchick]

That looks amazing!

 

[RootDKJ]

It was....and will be again as left overs.

 

[drjeff]

Must stop looking at Root's Orion TR's after 11pm. One of these days I'll learn Now I've got to go and try and not trip over one of my dogs on my way downstairs to the fridge for a late night snack

 

[RootDKJ]

LOL....for the record, I tried to warn you via PM

 

[drjeff]

LOL....for the record, I tried to warn you via PM

I know, I saw my PM inbox notification right after I saw this thread

Let me just say that the snack infront of me right now, some Boar's Head Londonport Roastbeef with a slice of sharp cheddar and tomato on an Onion roll while tasty just isn't nearly as good as that smoked corned beef was! Someone needs to invent "smell web" technology for TR's like this!

 

[RootDKJ]

I know, I saw my PM inbox notification right after I saw this thread

Let me just say that the snack infront of me right now, some Boar's Head Londonport Roastbeef with a slice of sharp cheddar and tomato on an Onion roll while tasty just isn't nearly as good as that smoked corned beef was! Someone needs to invent "smell web" technology for TR's like this!

The whole friggin house smells like smoked corned beef. I brought the drip pan inside to cool and the aromas have spread like wildfire.

Sounds like a good snack though. The corned beef was fantastic. You know it's good if you eat it with out any mustard.

 

[Marc]

wow.... that looks fantastic. I need to cook a corned beef now. Damn you Root!

 

[Glenn]

Nice work Root! Do you check the temp during cooking or do you have a good idea when it's done based on the size of the meat being cooked?

 

[RootDKJ]

Nice work Root! Do you check the temp during cooking or do you have a good idea when it's done based on the size of the meat being cooked?

Yes. For brisket or corned beef (brisket) I use a guideline of 24 minutes per pound. Poultry is 7 minuted per pound.

I checked it after two hours and the temperature was 180F. I gave it another 15-20 minutes and it was 195F which was my target.

 

[Glenn]

That's awesome! That things cooks quickly!

 

[RootDKJ]

That's awesome! That things cooks quickly!

Yes it does. But the meat doesn't get dried out because most of the moisture stays retained in the smoker. Adding some liquids to the drip pan help as well and add some flavor.

 

[bigbog]

...yummm!

Looks delicious Root...I've yet to do corned beef outside...can taste it as I'm reading...I'm hooked! . Aside from actual cherrywood used for canoe gunwales...all I've seen is the cherry stains..that they probably just slap on the wood before toasting.!;-)...OOUEUGH = YUCK x 100....:lol:

SteveD

 

[RootDKJ]

Not cherry wood coals. Cherry wood chips

I bought them from Bass Pro Shops online. Very reasonable shipping prices.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/s...1_45491_350005001_350000000_350005000_350-5-1

Edit: Here's a picture of the wood chips

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Nice TR I freaking love corned beef...

 

[Johnskiismore]

That really looks good! I'm reading your TR right before lunch, I timed this one well! So, can we hire you this St. Patrick's Day to cook dinner?

 

[RootDKJ]

Nope. I usually spend St. Patrick's day skiing somewhere.