Ham...

[sooneron]

Thinking about trying my hand at smoking it...

I do have a new smoker, ya know?:D


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[soonercastor]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/NCI_clove_ham.jpg

[Mississippi Sooner]

I would also suggest trying as many versions of bacon explosion that you can come up with.

[StoopTroup]

Mmmmmm....I've done many a glazed Clove ham in mine.

Always makes me drool just thinking about it.

[KantoSooner]

Is that a Horizon smoker? I'm thinking about getting one for the new outdoor kitchen and would like your opinion.

I'd also suggest smokingmeat.com as a good place to go for ham smoking directions.

[bent rider]

I think he played for Penn State, then the Steelers.

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/jack-ham-at-1.jpg

He was pretty good, but was probably smoked a few times.

[badger]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/stienman/Not_For_Critics_20040324h.jpg

[KantoSooner]

Right up there with 'Migraine Boy'...

[Sooner_Tuf]

Thinking about trying my hand at smoking it...

I do have a new smoker, ya know?:D

Are you talking about making your own ham or smoking an existing ham?

Ham is already cured, you can heat it up or cook it on your grill but you will not be to "smoke" it like a raw cut.

[Rickety_Syd]

Johnny "Ham" Jones.

Smoked by OU in 1978 (34 yards rushing in a 31-10 loss)

http://media.reporternews.com/abil/content/img/photos/2008/04/26/20080426-200114-pic-980272331.jpg

[SoonerForever]

I am jealous....what brand...and if you don't mind, how much? I have been in the market fora while for one...made the biggest mistake buying a Weber....$1600 and you have to replace 6 venturi tubes, grates and flavorizer bars every couple of years....never again.

[sooner59]

You gonna roll the ham or just use a bong?

[StoopTroup]

Paint the OU a heat resistant Crimson

[swardboy]

Best ham I've ever done was packed in brown sugar and mustard, wrapped in foil and place in the oven on low for 3 hours.

[setem]

http://www.alleewillis.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/canned-ham-front.jpg

BWAHAHAHAHA! Special Trim=)

[oudavid1]

Your backyard looks nice

[SoonerForever]

http://www.alleewillis.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/canned-ham-front.jpg

BWAHAHAHAHA! Special Trim=)

yummmmmmmmmmmmm.......ham jelly

[sooneron]

I am jealous....what brand...and if you don't mind, how much? I have been in the market fora while for one...made the biggest mistake buying a Weber....$1600 and you have to replace 6 venturi tubes, grates and flavorizer bars every couple of years....never again.

www.gatorpit.net

It was under the "bargain smokers" I believe. They are out of Houston.

[sooneron]

Is that a Horizon smoker? I'm thinking about getting one for the new outdoor kitchen and would like your opinion.

I'd also suggest smokingmeat.com as a good place to go for ham smoking directions.

I'll review mine, but it's not a Horizon. Horizon told me it would take 12-14 weeks to get one in my neck of the woods. Of course, this one ended up taking 10.

www.gatorpit.net

[sooneron]

Are you talking about making your own ham or smoking an existing ham?

Ham is already cured, you can heat it up or cook it on your grill but you will not be to "smoke" it like a raw cut.

Ooh, good advice.

[StoopTroup]

I've got an Oklahoma Joe that was made before they started making them cheaper.

http://www.bbq-fyi.com/image-files/oklajoe.jpg

[OUthunder]

I am jealous....what brand...and if you don't mind, how much? I have been in the market fora while for one...made the biggest mistake buying a Weber....$1600 and you have to replace 6 venturi tubes, grates and flavorizer bars every couple of years....never again.

I to own a Weber grill and it has been very disappointing. It breaks down all of the time, and I only grill like five times a year. Worst grill that I've ever owned.

They've replaced it twice.

[Atlsooner]

The Big Green Egg. You'll never have to buy another one again. Best smoker/grill on the market.

[Crucifax Autumn]

A big green egg for ham....hmmm.

[SoonerJack]

You'll need to buy what's called a fresh ham from a butcher shop or meat distributor. My dad used to smoke a couple every year. They were delicious. You'll need lots of time and lots of hickory chips.

[sooner518]

for my money, if youve got a smoker, its a waste of time to smoke anything other than pork ribs.

but all this ham talk does sound delicious.

[SoonerForever]

for my money, if youve got a smoker, its a waste of time to smoke anything other than pork ribs.

but all this ham talk does sound delicious.

Beef brisket, pork shoulder, sausage, turkey, chicken-----eees all good mon....
I'll throw another on the board.....La Caja China-bought one a couple of years ago.....roasted a whole pig for my nephews wedding....yum yum...

[KantoSooner]

Once your technique is practiced, I'd recommend branching out into smoked bass. To my taste it rivals smoked salmon.

[sooner518]

Beef brisket, pork shoulder, sausage, turkey, chicken-----eees all good mon....
I'll throw another on the board.....La Caja China-bought one a couple of years ago.....roasted a whole pig for my nephews wedding....yum yum...

ha i know. not like I would ever NOT enjoy eating slow-smoked meats of any kind. I just have a thing for pork ribs. smoked turkey is phenomenal as well.

[sooneron]

for my money, if youve got a smoker, its a waste of time to smoke anything other than pork ribs.

but all this ham talk does sound delicious.

FAIL

My brisket will RYFO> Sausage is deelish, as well as pork butt. My beef ribs don't suck either.

[StoopTroup]

You can take the cheapest cuts of chicken...like a package of Wings or thighs and lightly season them and throw them in a pan in your smoker....and if cooked to just the right point....they will be some of the best damn chicken you can sink your teeth into.

[Sooners78]

Ham that's already cured is great smoked.

I would recommend looking at an electric smoker that uses wood chips. Friend has one and loves it. Best of both worlds: great smoke flavor and convenience. I have a New Braunfels upright smoker, but would like to have an electric also. The advantage of the upright is there are hangers for the ribs without having to take up shelf space for other meats. The only problem with a conventional smoker is the time involved.

[StoopTroup]

The smokers with the Box you can hang stuff in are great too.

[bmjlr]

"Tina, eat some ham"...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa156/finnerou/Tinaham.jpg

[sooneron]

Ham that's already cured is great smoked.

I would recommend looking at an electric smoker that uses wood chips. Friend has one and loves it. Best of both worlds: great smoke flavor and convenience. I have a New Braunfels upright smoker, but would like to have an electric also. The advantage of the upright is there are hangers for the ribs without having to take up shelf space for other meats. The only problem with a conventional smoker is the time involved.

I don't see the huge convenience with electric over traditional. You still have to check on them from time to time. If you don't like to get your hands dirty, I guess they're great. :dolemite:

[SoonerForever]

I also tried an electric smoker.....maybe for some people-not me......what model SoonerRon is your Gator?......I live in Houston and was going to visit their place.

[StoopTroup]

Also....cheap hot dogs in the smoker...the kids will tell ya about how good they are.

[cjames317]

Put one of those spiral cut hams in a pan and smoke it for 4-5 hours. Spritz it with apple juice every 30-45 minutes. Then, put the leftover hambone in a pot of beans.

[sooneron]

I also tried an electric smoker.....maybe for some people-not me......what model SoonerRon is your Gator?......I live in Houston and was going to visit their place.

It's the 20X 40 double door. Ritch is a good guy. Tell him that the dude in NJ with the OU logo sent you.:cool:

My only issue thus far, is no sliding trays.

[SoonerForever]

It's the 20X 40 double door. Ritch is a good guy. Tell him that the dude in NJ with the OU logo sent you.:cool:

My only issue thus far, is no sliding trays.

Thanks....I'll bet it cost a pretty penny shipping it to NJ

[Oldnslo]

almost anything is better smoked up. My kids don't like bologna... unless it's smoked. Smoked sausage? Smoke it for an hour or so. good eatin'!

ham is awesome. pork shoulder, brisket, too.

[sooner518]

reading this thread before lunch is absolutely brutal. the only thing that could make it worse would be pictures of these smoked meats

[bent rider]

for my money, if youve got a smoker, its a waste of time to smoke anything other than pork ribs.

but all this ham talk does sound delicious.

You're saying you don't like Spam? Bloody Vikings!

[sooneron]

reading this thread before lunch is absolutely brutal. the only thing that could make it worse would be pictures of these smoked meats

Like this? :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/5126471456_158ae0ecf2_z.jpg

[StoopTroup]

LMAO...I'm gonna get something to eat now...

[soonerboy_odanorth]

Like this? :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/5126471456_158ae0ecf2_z.jpg

I just had an explosion of saliva in my mouth. Crap. Well, we do have a Baker's Ribs (out of Dallas) here in the TC. Guess I know what I am doing for lunch.

Can we please add pheasant to the list?

[sooner518]

Like this? :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/5126471456_158ae0ecf2_z.jpg

the joke's on you! My company firewall bans Flickr, so all I see is a red X!

[StoopTroup]

Is it a smokey red X

[sooner518]

Is it a smokey red X

absolutely. its got a nice crust from the dry-rub too.

[Crucifax Autumn]

I really like my sausage smoked.

[stoopified]

Canadian bacon rules

[Sooners78]

I really like my sausage smoked.

That's what she said.

[SunnySooner]

We usually smoke a turkey for Thanksgiving, and we always have a small ham as well--the pre-cured kind, ya know, heat and eat. We just throw the ham in there with the turkey, and even though it's already cured, it turns black on the outside and picks up a lot of smokey flavor. It's yummy, not dry or nuthin'. Good luck, nice smoker!!