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thirdeye
03-28-2021, 07:26 PM
Jammin' ♫ ♫ ♫ ? Yes! I did my MOINK ball challenge cook today and used my favorite glaze (for now anyways), it's a Hot Pepper Bacon Jam, thicker than hot pepper jelly, and it has chunks.... but the flavor is incredible. I thinned it out just a little with some Ocean Spray Cranberry/Pineapple juice.

https://i.imgur.com/oRoP3H1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RAlb7CD.jpg

I intended on going full-MOINK but could not find normal size frozen meatballs, so I made my own a few days ago and froze them. Adding a binder and freezing helps a MOINK ball during cooking. Surface seasoning was black pepper and Cimarron Doc's Sweet Rib Rub... a very light coating.

https://i.imgur.com/inW9kBG.jpg

I like to smoke my MOINKs upright and indirect on a griddle to sweat the bacon and get the meatballs about 110°. Then I go direct to cook the bacon a little more.

https://i.imgur.com/j4uBADd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WqgOfGI.jpg

For glazing, I go back to the griddle, this buffers the heat and the sauce does not drip into the fire.

https://i.imgur.com/vWG5D7H.jpg

I've always eaten MOINK balls right off the toothpick. But for this challenge I went one step further..... a MOINK ball sandwich.

https://i.imgur.com/6eG98S7.jpg
LYU370
03-28-2021, 08:03 PM
Killer! Is that some cheese action on top there?
thirdeye
03-28-2021, 08:12 PM
Killer! Is that some cheese action on top there?

Yes, fresh Mozzarella sliced veery thin.
SMOKE FREAK
03-28-2021, 08:15 PM
Outstanding.
SlickRockStones
03-28-2021, 09:55 PM
Very nice well rounded cook off entry. You really stuck it with the MB sangwitch.
tom b
03-28-2021, 09:56 PM
Excellent!
SmokinAussie
03-28-2021, 11:34 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Yes I think they will do very nicely!

Cheers!

Bill
Shiz-Nit
03-29-2021, 06:57 AM
Perfection right there indeed
frognot
03-29-2021, 07:10 AM
Mighty swanky MOINKs right there!
BBQ Bacon
03-29-2021, 07:58 AM
Great looking sammich.
Big George's BBQ
03-29-2021, 08:35 AM
Looks fantastic Wayne
Cat797
03-29-2021, 09:19 AM
Looks fantastic! I expected different when I pulled up the thread, lol. I figured you were listening to Bob Marley and went Jamaican Jerk on your MOINKs.
thirdeye
03-29-2021, 10:23 AM
Looks fantastic! I expected different when I pulled up the thread, lol. I figured you were listening to Bob Marley and went Jamaican Jerk on your MOINKs.

Hehehee. Thanks, they call it "jam" for a reason. I tried this at a BBQ contest 3 years ago and really liked it. From their website: Roasted red pepper puree, jalapeno peppers and real bacon combine to create an addictive jam. For a quick appetizer, pour over cream cheese and serve with crackers. Use straight out of the jar as a dip. Pairs perfectly with strong cheeses. Delicious served with grilled fish and chicken or as a condiment on a sandwich, wrap or Panini.

I think there are way more uses than the suggestions, and the flavor is bold enough you can use a light glaze. Grilled or sheet pan asparagus is amazing with the bacon jam. I also like the fact that it stays glossy, even when leftovers are refrigerated.
HogGrog
03-29-2021, 10:32 AM
Wow!

Jam on, jam out, jam it in...

...til it feels like it’s a sin!
Fatback Joe
03-29-2021, 10:47 AM
Fantastic!
4ever3
03-29-2021, 10:49 AM
Yesssssss SIR!!!
legendaryhog
03-29-2021, 12:49 PM
Moinkball sando? Now you're just showing off.... :eusa_clap Want one ...now.
KevinJ
03-29-2021, 10:05 PM
:jaw: Winner!
ssv3
03-29-2021, 10:37 PM
Jammin' alright. That looks incredible.
bbqwizard
03-29-2021, 10:50 PM
Fantastic! You’re talking my language.