Chef's Choice/Anything Butt Pig Candy/Shrimp at a non-sanctioned event

Crash · 08-15-2012, 04:35 AM

Our state's 4th annual Up In Smoke event is coming up this weekend. Like the title says, it's non-sanctioned.

I'm looking for any advice or suggestions on cooking 4/6 de-shelled shrimp (the huge ones) wrapped in pig candy. Has anyone tried it, done it or nailed it?

My first thoughts are to pre-cook the pig candy so that it is still pliable. Then, I thought that wrapping each shrimp in a piece of bacon tightly and onto a fairly hot (275-300) smoker with apple wood might get me what I want.

What I'm really looking for is perfectly cooked shrimp, with pig candy that holds firm to the shrimp.

An after glaze of something honey has crossed my mind, but I'll defer to the Brethren for advice.

Thanks in advance.

Ford · 08-15-2012, 06:12 AM

BBQ sauce works great on baon wrapped. I'd partly cook bacon. 400 f grill with wood chunks.

P.s. if its open garnish serve over a sliced heirloom tomato with a slice of grilled onion. One of my all time favorites served at the steal house in the Marriott sand key in Clearwater beach. Had them for our wedding dinner

Candy Sue · 08-15-2012, 08:45 AM

Put an egg white in any marinade you choose to season your shrimp. Keep them moist and gives a bit of crunch.

sdbbq1234 · 08-15-2012, 11:39 AM

We use thin bacon as it cooks faster and not over-cook the shrimp. It also lets more shrimp flavor come thru.

wallace

RangerJ · 08-15-2012, 01:11 PM

I think your correct in needing to get the pig candy almost done but still pliable, other wise, the shrimp will be over cooked.

If that don't work I guess you could make them like stuffed shrimp Nacho's with pieces of the pig candy for your chips, with the shrimp on top.

your mileage of course may vary.

Crash · 08-16-2012, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the ideas and input.

AZScott · 08-16-2012, 03:38 PM

Crash, what if you wrap the shrimp with partially cooked bacon, cook it on the grill to finish the bacon and cook the shrimp and then sprinkle on the sugar / rub? Once you sprinkle it on you could use a propane torch and give it the same treatment you would creme brulee. I've never done it but in theory I think it would work.

Crash · 08-17-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AZScott

Crash, what if you wrap the shrimp with partially cooked bacon, cook it on the grill to finish the bacon and cook the shrimp and then sprinkle on the sugar / rub? Once you sprinkle it on you could use a propane torch and give it the same treatment you would creme brulee. I've never done it but in theory I think it would work.

Good thought, and perfectly legal for this competition. Thanks dude.

08-15-2012, 04:35 AM	#1
Crash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Kailua, HI (Oahu) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chef's Choice/Anything Butt Pig Candy/Shrimp at a non-sanctioned event Our state's 4th annual Up In Smoke event is coming up this weekend. Like the title says, it's non-sanctioned. I'm looking for any advice or suggestions on cooking 4/6 de-shelled shrimp (the huge ones) wrapped in pig candy. Has anyone tried it, done it or nailed it? My first thoughts are to pre-cook the pig candy so that it is still pliable. Then, I thought that wrapping each shrimp in a piece of bacon tightly and onto a fairly hot (275-300) smoker with apple wood might get me what I want. What I'm really looking for is perfectly cooked shrimp, with pig candy that holds firm to the shrimp. An after glaze of something honey has crossed my mind, but I'll defer to the Brethren for advice. Thanks in advance. __________________ Crash - HIBarbeque.com

08-15-2012, 06:12 AM	#2
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ sauce works great on baon wrapped. I'd partly cook bacon. 400 f grill with wood chunks. P.s. if its open garnish serve over a sliced heirloom tomato with a slice of grilled onion. One of my all time favorites served at the steal house in the Marriott sand key in Clearwater beach. Had them for our wedding dinner __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill Last edited by Ford; 08-15-2012 at 10:23 AM.. Reason: Added p.s.

08-15-2012, 11:39 AM	#4
sdbbq1234 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-11-10 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	We use thin bacon as it cooks faster and not over-cook the shrimp. It also lets more shrimp flavor come thru. wallace __________________ - Life Is Good, Butt BBQ Is Better! - BWS - Fat Boy - simple UDS - KCBS CBJ# 58657 - MABA Member

08-15-2012, 01:11 PM	#5
RangerJ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-04-08 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think your correct in needing to get the pig candy almost done but still pliable, other wise, the shrimp will be over cooked. If that don't work I guess you could make them like stuffed shrimp Nacho's with pieces of the pig candy for your chips, with the shrimp on top. your mileage of course may vary. __________________ www.pappacharliesbbq.com Cooking on a Baby J by Jambo Are You Ready to Throwdown?

08-16-2012, 02:14 PM	#6
Crash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Kailua, HI (Oahu) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the ideas and input. __________________ Crash - HIBarbeque.com

08-15-2012, 08:45 AM	#3
Candy Sue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Put an egg white in any marinade you choose to season your shrimp. Keep them moist and gives a bit of crunch.

08-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#7
AZScott Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-08 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Crash, what if you wrap the shrimp with partially cooked bacon, cook it on the grill to finish the bacon and cook the shrimp and then sprinkle on the sugar / rub? Once you sprinkle it on you could use a propane torch and give it the same treatment you would creme brulee. I've never done it but in theory I think it would work. __________________ Little Miss BBQ