Beer Tonight VS BBQ Tomorrow

[Smoke Avenger]

My smoker is cleaned, wood is split, new batteries in the temp probes, 3 racks of baby backs and a pork shoulder are marinating in the fridge. My alarm is set for 5:30 AM in anticipation for an epic Memorial Day feast. Today is my first day off in a couple weeks though, and I also have a bunch of beer marinating in the fridge :mrgreen: I can't be the only one that struggles to find the right balance of "beer today, smoke tomorrow." I guess we'll see which temptation was stronger in a few hours.:boxing:

 

[NC Native]

Interested to hear more about marinating those cuts... Never done it myself

 

[Hoss]

I feel your pain.We are working tomorrow so neither one for me but dad-gum-it that cooler full of beer looks good to me right now.Let them eat pimento cheese sammichies,go for the beer!

 

[Smoke Avenger]

Interested to hear more about marinating those cuts... Never done it myself

I always rub my meat the night before. And I don't mean that in a dirty way. Or do I........

 

[ShadowDriver]

I'm confused why this is an "either, or" situation.... :shock:

Sip on a little suds tonight.... glad you're off. Continue the story tomorrow!

 

[jemezspring]

Love your attitude brother.

 

[Smoking Piney]

A few cocktails today and paying the price tomorrow at 6 AM when I check my brisket.

Feel no pain.......brisket has priority. :-D

 

[Smoke Avenger]

Lock and load.

 

[Titch]

Now have a beer

 

[Stingerhook]

Now have a beer

Or three.

 

[Smoke Avenger]

Or three.

You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.:mrgreen:

 

[Smoke Avenger]

Progress. I wish I would've turned the small end of the ribs towards the firebox. The big ends got a little burnt.

 

[Smoke Avenger]

The ribs are legit. Pork shoulder has another hour or so before the wrap. Just tossed on some kabobs that my wife found at Brookshires.

 

[SonnyE]

I always rub my meat the night before. And I don't mean that in a dirty way. Or do I........

Rub your meat anytime it needs rubbed.
It helps to relax the meat, and it absorbs the flavors.
As for the beer, what the heck? Beer is not just for Breakfast anymore!
About one an hour seems to be my normal pace.
When it's all gone, it's time to buy more. :wink: