Easter Dinner

[VA-Dave]

Greetings Brethren,

As some of you know, I have been waiting to score a Brisket for the christening of my new WSM, 22.5. I have been unsuccessful in doing so. All Wally world and Sam's has had, has been flats and I'm holding out for a packer. This area is not conducive to BBQ, so I will probably end up ordering online from BPS.

In any event, I decided to smoke our Easter ham on it today. I've had it for 9 days, and I just can't wait any longer.

Shiny new grates:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter1_zps24b8de44.jpg

Royal Oak:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter2_zpsc8acf322.jpg

Minion method:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter3_zps409270db.jpg

Water pan foiled, and I added a drip pan:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter4_zpsfbfe593f.jpg

13 lb. ham, bone in, no coating, glaze or rub. We use most of the ham for other meals, and any sweet glaze just doesn't fit with things like ham and scalloped potatoes, etc.

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter7_zpsaae8c760.jpg

This is what we call Hot Mac & Cheese. Simple, but very flavorful. Made with medium shells:

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Add cottage cheese:

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Add diced petite tomatoes:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter18_zps905528cb.jpg

Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and mozzarella and keep layering until you reach the top:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter19_zps16077859.jpg

Add the cheese sauce, which is a Roux of butter, evaporated milk and seriously sharp cheddar:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter20_zps31bf3831.jpg

Top off with mozzarella and throw in the oven:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter21_zpsc5d6e748.jpg

I have to be able to cook dessert on my Weber's as well as anything else, so I opted for Apple crisp. I walked out back and picked 2 bags off Granny Smith's sour apples...:wink:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter8_zps8255574b.jpg

Sliced and peeled:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter10_zps77938c35.jpg

Covered with white sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter11_zps255a227f.jpg

Made the "crisp" with brown sugar, flour, quick oats and butter and crumbled on top:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter12_zps576d442c.jpg

Placed on the OTG for 45 minutes:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter14_zps0b885ac6.jpg

Ham and Apple Crisp cooking in harmony. The drum is for my new UDS. I have never seen one without ribs. I think she's sexy....:grin:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter13_zps975cb3ea.jpg

Spectacular Crisp:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter15_zps291e1bb2.jpg

Pulled the ham at an IT of 140°:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter22_zps52a59a30.jpg

Quickly threw some carrots on the stove with butter and pepper and here are the players:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter24_zps3207c3d1.jpg

Mac & Cheese out of the oven:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter23_zpsc51cb8cf.jpg

Plated pic 1:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter25_zpsa027f29b.jpg

Plated pic 2:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter26_zps4a030998.jpg

Dessert with vanilla ice cream:

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/debennettjr/Easter%202013/Easter27_zps66eb402f.jpg

I am so tired I can barely type, but I wanted to wish a Happy Easter to all of you and your families.

Dave

[HankB]

Looks like a great way to break in the new grill. :hungry:

Good luck finding a decent brisket!

[Budman1]

Nice looking dinner!

[Gore]

Wow! That is sure purty!

[boogiesnap]

very nice! glad you typed.

[VA-Dave]

I don't want to bore you guy's, but one thing I found interesting was the slight char in the center of the Apple Crisp. I did it indirect with heat on both sides and yet the center charred. That tell's me that the convective heat from each side rolled in the center and charred the crisp. It was delicious and an experiment.

:grin:

Dave

[Titch]

Wow,what a meal,must try that Apple dish

[ssv3]

As stuffed as I am now please pass me some of that ham and Mac n cheese. :hungry:

[leanza]

That was one awesome looking Easter feast. Thanks for posting the pictures.

[buccaneer]

Great tucker!

[BobM]

Wow, that is a great looking cook and nice pics.
Thanks for sharing! :clap:

[VA-Dave]

OK, I'll ask, what is a "Tucker" my friend?

You taught me a "Chook" is a chicken (I actually prefer Chook) so is a "Tucker" a ham?

Dave

[VA-Dave]

Wow, that is a great looking cook and nice pics.
Thanks for sharing! :clap:

Bob - I see your posts over at TVWBB and enjoy them all. I'm not a member there, but I like to see the pics.

Thanks for looking.

Dave

[LittleHill Smoke]

Yep' thats a fine looking Easter dinner.:thumb:

[CharredApron]

*"I really do, appreciate the fact, that your sitting here"! Thanks for persevering and toughing it out to post your pics. Your cook looks great and I know where you're at. Have a drink on me! Happy Easter. Send leftover Mac-N-Cheese to my fax at 555-OI812
* Jimmy Buffett

[westy]

Good stuff all the way around. Love the apple crisp.

[chriscw81]

well done, dave!!

[Phubar]

Pretty looking dinner!

[VA-Dave]

Can anyone tell me why there are 2 holes in the lip of my water pan?

It doesn't seem like they attach to anything.

Dave

[HankB]

Can anyone tell me why there are 2 holes in the lip of my water pan?
During manufacturing they hang the water pan from a hook as it goes through various washes and apply and bake the porcelain enamel.

[VA-Dave]

Thank you Hank.

I didn't notice them when I was wrapping the pan, but while unwrapping I was looking everywhere for a place to fasten them to.

Dave