An INKBIRD Cook... Morel Stuffed Backstrap

[cowgirl]

Brethren KenInk so kindly sent an INKBIRD thermometer for me to test. Thank you again!
I decided to give it a go on a stuffed venison backstrap.

The INKBIRD comes nicely packaged..

http://i.imgur.com/vco7vaf.jpg

6 probes included..just insert 2 AAA batteries and you're set to go.

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I cut and butterflied a small section of venison backstrap..

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Gave the backstrap a quick cure for about one hour..sprinkled with the cure, bagged and chilled for one hour. Rinsed and ready to stuff. (Helps keep the venison moist when I take it above the rare stage.)

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hydrated some dried morel mushrooms from my stash...

http://i.imgur.com/kw97Pyv.jpg

Layered the backstrap with a cooled wild rice blend, then the morels..

http://i.imgur.com/8Ia1QHJ.jpg

rolled and wrapped in a bacon weave...

http://i.imgur.com/0gbhAYl.jpg

Sprinkled the stuffed backstrap with cracked black pepper and inserted the INKBIRD probe...

http://i.imgur.com/zwxgEI5.jpg

This is where I ran into a problem.
My phone is not compatible with the INKBIRD. lol
I decided to use it anyway!

For info on the Bluetooth feature of the INKBIRD, I recommend Brethren Titch's post... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250689

Into the drum... Probe #1 inserted into the venison. Probe #2 placed on the cooking grate.
The thermometer reads in Celcius. No way to change it to Farenheit without Bluetooth.. It was easy enough to calculate.

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My drum's sweet spot is 275F...

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Was aiming for an internal temperature between 160F - 165F. Pulled the meat off at 70C and let er rest..

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The stuffed venison backstrap..

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The venison was moist and tender...

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I liked the INKBIRD. Even though my phone wasn't compatible, the INKBIRD worked just fine! I use bluetooth on my phone with the Anova and assumed this would work too. Nope. Now I'm on the market for a new phone. Suggestions are appreciated! lol

Thank you again KenInk, I'm looking forward to giving this another try using the Bluetooth feature next time.

Thanks for looking!

[Macky]

The Deer Sausage I had this afternoon was good but couldn't hold a candle to that venison picture! Wonderfully done! Mac

[cowgirl]

The Dear Sausage I had this afternoon was good but couldn't hold a candle to that venison picture! Wonderfully done! Mac
Thank you Mac! Deer sausage sounds great!!

[RJ_Make]

Whoa... that looks delicious! Looking forward to running my Inkbird through it's paces.

On the phone question, what is your price limit?

[Yendor]

I'm a sucker for morels. Another incredible cook.

What are the Bluetooth requirements for the Inkbird? I've just recently done some phone research and I may know a couple things. What also do you need in a cell phone and what is your carrier?

[PatAttack]

Jeanie, your phone is as dumb as mine!!:laugh:

Spectacular cook!

[Big-Joe]

Wow that looks amazing Jeanie, perfectly cooked also. Hunting season is just around the corner also.

[cowgirl]

Whoa... that looks delicious! Looking forward to running my Inkbird through it's paces.

On the phone question, what is your price limit?
Thank you! I really liked the Inkbird, think it's going to be nice to use.
I've not set a limit but I'll be purchasing from my local phone provider..they have a limited selection. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy 3...looking at the 8 model. Also... friends tell me I need to switch to an Iphone.. I know nothing about them though. lol

I'm a sucker for morels. Another incredible cook.

What are the Bluetooth requirements for the Inkbird? I've just recently done some phone research and I may know a couple things. What also do you need in a cell phone and what is your carrier?

Thank you! I believe the requirements are "Iphone-4S or later, Android 4.4+devices with bluetooth 4.0 module".. taken from the Inkbird box.
I use a local carrier...it gives me a discount on a new phone if I stay with them. Thank you for your help!


Jeanie, your phone is as dumb as mine!!:laugh:

Spectacular cook!

lol I might just go back to two tin cans and a string! Thanks Pat!

Wow that looks amazing Jeanie, perfectly cooked also. Hunting season is just around the corner also.
Thanks so much Joe! I'm already looking forward to the season. Dove season is right around the corner too! :grin:

[bluetang]

Lookin dang fine! Does the TQ add any flavor?

[Titch]

Looks awesome, shame about the phone, Maybe Samsung are looking in.

[16Adams]

Awesome cook cowgirl!!

Brethren
Amazon has their smaller therm 2probe discounted 44%
Just FYI

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WRPQSW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503607852&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=inkbird+bluetooth+thermometer&dpPl=1&dpID=41pXHBVv3RL&ref=plSrch

[gtr]

I amazed that after who knows how long, and after who knows how many posts, you still amaze and inspire! I have a hard enough time just making sure my fam isn't tired of the stuff I cook. :oops:

Anyway - great cook, review and write up, Jeanie! That looks crazy good!

[Yendor]

Go Galaxy 8 and don't look back. Better water resistance and it doesn't require a cult following either. I have an iPhone 4S for work, hate it. I feel dumber having used it even.

I did however just get a Moto Z2 Force, but the Galaxy 8 was on my short list. I just got a better deal on the Moto. I had a Galaxy 7 just prior and it was fine. I switched companies though, so had an opportunity to go in another direction.

[BillN]

Yet another amazing cook Jeanie thanks for sharing the cook and the review.

[Mikhail]

OMG marry me.

[CeramicChef]

cowgirl - very nice write-up on the INKBIRD. Thanks.

As for the cook, Ma'am, that's a piece of art wrapped in bacon. Wonderful plated shot. I left drooling. That shot can't get any better. Congrats and kudos to ya!

PS - I've come to expect some bucolic backgrounds to a lot of your cooks. Am I wrong? I looked forward to those shots! See what you've created?

[16Adams]

Just bought the one I mentioned above. Stocking stuffer for my son.

[cats49er]

Beautiful cook young lady.Thanks for sharing the info with all of us.

[Stingerhook]

Looks so fine Jeanie, thanks for the review.

[ssv3]

Look awesome Neighbor!

[robert-r]

Gotta love that! Most excellent.

[KevinJ]

You had me when you wrapped it in Bacon, looks delicious Jeanie :hungry:

[cowgirl]

Lookin dang fine! Does the TQ add any flavor?
Thanks Blue! It does add salt to the meat. I rinse well after the cure then avoid adding any more salt via seasonings or rubs.
I'm enjoying the goodies you sent! Hope to get pics posted soon. Can't thank you enough!

Looks awesome, shame about the phone, Maybe Samsung are looking in.

Thank you Titch! I hope to get a new phone soon and give it another try.

Awesome cook cowgirl!!

Brethren
Amazon has their smaller therm 2probe discounted 44%
Just FYI

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WRPQSW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503607852&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=inkbird+bluetooth+thermometer&dpPl=1&dpID=41pXHBVv3RL&ref=plSrch

Thanks Adams! :grin:

I amazed that after who knows how long, and after who knows how many posts, you still amaze and inspire! I have a hard enough time just making sure my fam isn't tired of the stuff I cook. :oops:

Anyway - great cook, review and write up, Jeanie! That looks crazy good!
Thanks so much Greg! I used the Dale's marinade that you sent on a venison should while camping. It was awesome!! Thanks again!!

Go Galaxy 8 and don't look back. Better water resistance and it doesn't require a cult following either. I have an iPhone 4S for work, hate it. I feel dumber having used it even.

I did however just get a Moto Z2 Force, but the Galaxy 8 was on my short list. I just got a better deal on the Moto. I had a Galaxy 7 just prior and it was fine. I switched companies though, so had an opportunity to go in another direction.
Thank you for the info! I'm leaning toward the Galaxy 8. My two best friends both have Iphones...one loves her's and the other friend dislikes her's!
I appreciate your help Yendor!

[cowgirl]

Yet another amazing cook Jeanie thanks for sharing the cook and the review.

Thanks so much Bill!

OMG marry me.

lol Kind offer, thank you.

cowgirl - very nice write-up on the INKBIRD. Thanks.

As for the cook, Ma'am, that's a piece of art wrapped in bacon. Wonderful plated shot. I left drooling. That shot can't get any better. Congrats and kudos to ya!

PS - I've come to expect some bucolic backgrounds to a lot of your cooks. Am I wrong? I looked forward to those shots! See what you've created?

Thank you CeramicChef! I'm out in the panhandle, surrounded by beef, pork, horses and countryside. :thumb:

Just bought the one I mentioned above. Stocking stuffer for my son.
Great idea Adams!

Beautiful cook young lady.Thanks for sharing the info with all of us.
Thanks so much Sir! I appreciate it!

[cowgirl]

Looks so fine Jeanie, thanks for the review.

Thank you Marty! :grin:

Look awesome Neighbor!

Thanks Neighbor! Hope your travels are going well!

Gotta love that! Most excellent.

Thanks Robert! :grin:

You had me when you wrapped it in Bacon, looks delicious Jeanie :hungry:

Thank you Kevin! Can't go wrong with bacon. :grin:

[sudsandswine]

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[cowgirl]

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lol Thanks!

[stangman327]

Awesome cook!!!

Apple is about to release a new iPhone next month...if you want the best then I'd wait for it to come out. ��

[Yendor]

Awesome cook!!!

Apple is about to release a new iPhone next month...if you want the best then I'd wait for it to come out. ��
$1,000 buy in price, pass. Well, that's the rumor anyway and I tend to believe that.

[cowgirl]

Awesome cook!!!

Apple is about to release a new iPhone next month...if you want the best then I'd wait for it to come out. ��

Thanks Stangman! I hadn't considered this... will check it out!

$1,000 buy in price, pass. Well, that's the rumor anyway and I tend to believe that.
That is a bit pricey for how I use my phone. Only a handful of people have my number. lol Thanks Yendor!

[EdF]

Yep, a current Galaxy should do you fine. I have a Galaxy 6, my wife has a 7. Mines a few years old at this point, but is definitely at a higher Android level than their minimum requirements. That means you might be able to get a bargain on, say, a 7.

[Full Draw BBQ]

Holy smoke that looks awesome!!!! And the pictures are great!

[Yendor]

Only a handful of people have my number.
Yeah, if I had your number I'd invite myself over for dinner all the time. :becky:

[cowgirl]

Yep, a current Galaxy should do you fine. I have a Galaxy 6, my wife has a 7. Mines a few years old at this point, but is definitely at a higher Android level than their minimum requirements. That means you might be able to get a bargain on, say, a 7.

Thanks so much for the info Ed!

Holy smoke that looks awesome!!!! And the pictures are great!
Thank you Full Draw! Hope you have a good hunting season!

Yeah, if I had your number I'd invite myself over for dinner all the time. :becky:
lol That seems to happen a lot at my house. Thanks again Yendor!

[16Adams]

Interesting thing about Iphone.

I also have but seldom use our Imac. Every text I get from other IPhone users not only comes to my phone but to my Imac. I can tell when the Bride is searching and what she's searching on the Imac from my IPhone. We can text from my iPhone to Imac and back. Pretty much anything I do can be seen, if not seen then discovered.

It's probably a setting that I could turn off- like Air Drop & FaceTime- it's turned off. I seldom answer my Iphone, I don't have voicemail set up and any sites I'm a member of the private messaging is disabled.

I still have a lot of fun. It's the Vintage Iphone 5- no letters afterwards. :-))
BTW- I average less than 30 minutes talk time per month. So basically it's everything except phone.

[SmokinJohn]

Just when I think you can't amaze me, you go and do it again.

Wow.

[cowgirl]

Interesting thing about Iphone.

I also have but seldom use our Imac. Every text I get from other IPhone users not only comes to my phone but to my Imac. I can tell when the Bride is searching and what she's searching on the Imac from my IPhone. We can text from my iPhone to Imac and back. Pretty much anything I do can be seen, if not seen then discovered.

It's probably a setting that I could turn off- like Air Drop & FaceTime- it's turned off. I seldom answer my Iphone, I don't have voicemail set up and any sites I'm a member of the private messaging is disabled.

I still have a lot of fun. It's the Vintage Iphone 5- no letters afterwards. :-))
BTW- I average less than 30 minutes talk time per month. So basically it's everything except phone.

Interesting!! I didn't know about that feature..I do not share service with anyone. Thanks for the heads up Adams!

Just when I think you can't amaze me, you go and do it again.

Wow.

Thanks so much John! :grin:

[Smoking Piney]

Once again........killing me, Jeanie. :-D

[cowgirl]

Once again........killing me, Jeanie. :-D

Thank you John! :grin:

[KenInk]

Thanks for sharing Jeanie, these pictures really look good.:grin:

[cowgirl]

Thanks for sharing Jeanie, these pictures really look good.:grin:

Thank you Ken...and thank you for the chance to use the INKBIRD. I'm looking forward to giving it another try with a new phone. :grin:

[KenInk]

Inkbird are doing a up to 50% off discount BBQ thermometer activity now. You guys who have interest can have a look.:thumb:http://http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3862361#post3862361 (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3862361#post3862361)

[lastmajordude]

sheeesh......amazing post ......simply amazing. I have never heard of those type mushrooms....do they grow locally??

[DubfromGA]

Amazing cook !!!!!!

[cowgirl]

sheeesh......amazing post ......simply amazing. I have never heard of those type mushrooms....do they grow locally??
Thank you Keith! The morels grow here...maybe two weeks out of the year. I gather them in the spring.
Here's a pic of some of them..
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=208982&highlight=morel+season

Amazing cook !!!!!!

Thanks Dub! :grin: