Today's adventure in smoking.

[j0z3r]

Wanted to try something new. Submitted for your approval: gorgonzola stuffed 50/50 burgers.

Ingredients:

1 pound 7% fresh ground beef

1 pound applewood smoked bacon. (ground this myself)

1/3 medium sized red onion, chopped to mush

5 clove garlic finely chopped

Few shots of worchestershire (sp?) Sauce

Few shots Frank's Red Hot

Salt and pepper

Gorgonzola cheese, thickly sliced

And this is what it looks like.

50/50 burger patties

Add some gorgonzola

Put the halves together for gorgonzola stuffed 50/50 burgers.

Into the smoker for about 50 minutes at 275-300 with a mix of pecan wood and apple wood.

That was a fantastic meal. I may be dead by this time tomorrow, but what a way to go!

[Ginseng]

That was a fantastic meal. I may be dead by this time tomorrow, but what a way to go!

Indeed! Those burgers look decadently delicious.

Wilkey

[DblToro]

Joe, you never cease to amaze me or Connie. Viva la 50/50.

[DblToro]

I was watching channel 24 on dish today and got a great show on smokin. This guy really know his stuff (instructional for a newbie like me anyway). Thought you guys might enjoy the site. I watched this episode and the guy even made a fruit pie for desert on the smoker as well.

http://www.primalgrill.org/

KANSAS CITY-STYLE RIBS WITH SPICY APPLE BARBECUE sauce Source: Adapted from Raichlen on Ribs (Workman, 2006) Advance

Preparation: none Category: Meat Ingredients:

1 tablespoon seasoning salt, such as Lawrys

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon meat tenderizer

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 racks St. Louis cut spare-ribs (4 to 5 pounds total)

2 12-ounce bottles beer

Spicy Apple Barbecue Sauce (recipe attached)

Other Items Needed:

4 cups hickory chips or chunks, or as needed, or applewood logs (optional)

Bottle sprayer or mister (optional)

Directions:

Make the rub. Place the seasoned salt, pepper, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, meat tenderizer, and cayenne in a bowl and stir to mix, breaking up any lumps with your fingers.

Prepare the ribs. Place a rack of ribs meat side down on a baking sheet. Remove the thin, papery membrane from the back of the rack by inserting a slender implement, such as a butter knife or the tip of a meat thermometer, under it. The best place to start is on one of the middle bones. Using a dishcloth, paper towel, or pliers to gain a secure grip, peel off the membrane. Repeat with the remaining rack.

Arrange the ribs on a baking sheet. Sprinkle on both sides with the rub, rubbing the spices into the meat.

Set up your smoker and preheat to 225 to 250 degrees.

Arrange the seasoned ribs bone side up in your smoker. Smoke until nicely browned and very tender, 5 to 6 hours in all, turning the ribs over half way through. After the first hour, mist or mop the ribs with beer; after that, mist or mop every hour until you apply the barbecue sauce.

Brush the ribs with the barbecue sauce for the last 30 to 45 minutes of smoking.

Transfer the ribs to a large platter or cutting board. Let the ribs rest for a few minutes, then cut the racks in half or cut into individual ribs. Serve with extra barbecue sauce.

Spicy Apple Barbecue Sauce Serves: Makes about 2-1/2 cups Category: Sauces Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup

2 cups apple juice

1/3 cup molasses

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons chile powder

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Place the ketchup, apple juice, molasses, vinegar, brown and granulated sugar, chile powder, celery seed, cinnamon, and cloves in a large heavy saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking to mix.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, about 40 minutes, whisking often. Correct the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. The sauce should be highly seasoned.

[kmagurk]

those look mighty tasty . I love Gorgonzola, I like to melt it on strip steaks