Assassin 24 in the House!

[Mikebeme]

Looks great!

 

[Smoking Piney]

First cook - a big learning experience and baby steps. I thought about slathering the legs before I rubbed, but passed. I put one tray full of pecan chunks in the fire box for some smoke (didn't want to over smoke) and I'll see what that does to the flavor.

Got a ways to go learning this pit, and I'm going to have fun doing it. :-D

 

[Smokey Lonesome]

Learning right along with you, John!

 

[Groundhog66]

First cook - a big learning experience and baby steps. I thought about slathering the legs before I rubbed, but passed. I put one tray full of pecan chunks in the fire box for some smoke (didn't want to over smoke) and I'll see what that does to the flavor.

Got a ways to go learning this pit, and I'm going to have fun doing it. :-D

I like to have some moisture on the meat, and not just a dry rub coating...better results IMO.

 

[Smoking Piney]

My thinking was the brine will keep it moist and I'm looking for crispy skin.

I'll find out soon. :-D

 

[Smoking Piney]

And done......:-D

Nice smoked flavor and crispy skin.........a lttle too crispy for me.

The next time I cook these, they will get slathered then rubbed.

All in all, a successful first cook! :-D

Tomorrow is STL cut ribs. :-D

 

[KevinJ]

I'd say those look edible :hungry:

 

[sloandsteady]

Congrats on the new cooker!

 

[Smokey Lonesome]

For the amount of wood chunks you used, how was the amount and quality of the smoke level?

 

[Smoking Piney]

You can definitely taste the smoke, but it's not strong. I went light with just that first load of chunks and tried not to over smoke the legs.