Camp Chef SMOKEPRO PG24SE-2 Instructions page 11

RECIPE SUGGESTION AND TIPS
PULLED PORK (BOSTON BUTT)
Times and Temps
6-8 lbs takes 8-12 hours
It's done when the internal temp reaches 195º-200ª F
Smoke on the "High Smoke" setting on the grill
Recommended Wood Pellets: Mesquite, Apple and Alder
The cheapest and easiest way to learn about your new smoker is pulled pork. The roasts can often be found on sale and yield fantastic results. Look for a bone-in
butt, most often referred to as picnic or Boston butt. There are various commercial rubs on the market that work great for butts. McCormicks Apple wood Rub or Mike
Mills' Magic Dust tends to be favorites of many. A simple Internet search will yield the results on how to make your own
Magic Dust.
Trim thick fat caps down to a quarter inch. Rinse and pat dry to prepare to apply the dry rub. Coat the butt liberally with dry rub, being sure to cover all sides and
spaces. This can be done up to one day before smoking if covered in plastic wrap and stored in a refrigerator. When ready to smoke, remove plastic covering and
place butt in the smoke chamber. Set the grill to the "High Smoke" setting and make sure the hopper is filled with food grade smoking pellets. Smoking times
depend on external weather factors and size of the roast. Refer to the "Times and Temps" above. Wrap the roast in aluminum foil when the internal meat temp
reaches 160° F, leave covered until it reaches the internal temp of 195º-200º F. For best results, leave the roast covered and let it "rest" for 15 minutes before
pulling. Doing so will give it a chance to redistribute the juices and make it easier to pull.
RIBS (BABYBACK)
Times and Temps
Typically takes 4-6 hours to finish
It's done when the meat pulls back from the bone
Smoke on "High Smoke" setting
Recommended Wood Pellets: Fruit Woods combined with Hickory and Alder
Few BBQ items are as iconic as smoked ribs, yet with a very short learning curve you can be known as the neighborhood rib king. Like any other form of cooking, it
comes down to time and temperature. The key here though is preparation. Do the work a day ahead of time to reap the tasty rewards the next day. Rinse the ribs in
the sink and pat dry with a paper towel.
The next step is key; there is a silver skin or membrane on the concave side of the ribs. This needs to be peeled off. Start by scoring the membrane on one of the rib
bones in the middle of the rack. Use a paper towel to get a hold of the skin and peel it back. Once the ribs have been rinsed and peeled they are ready for rub.
There are many great dry rubs available on the market, check your local grocer to see what they have available. Famous Dave's and Emeril's are both great choices.
If you want to make your own, search online to come up with something that will work for you. Apply the rub liberally to both sides of the ribs. If you are doing
multiple racks, stack them on top of each other then wrap in plastic wrapping. Place in a pan or a cookie sheet to keep your refrigerator clean. Leave overnight.
Remove the plastic wrap from the ribs and separate each rack. Place ribs on the grill convex side up and turn smoker on to "High Smoke." Camp Chef makes a great
rib rack that will allow you to fit more racks of ribs on the grill. If you like sauce on your ribs, baste them towards the end of your smoking. When the meat pulls away
from the bone, the ribs are done. This should take about 6 hours, depending on external temps, meat size and grill temperature. Remove and let it rest for 10-15
minutes before eating.
BRISKET
Times and Temps
Typical full, trimmed brisket weighs 8-12 lb.
It should take about 12-18 hours to complete
It's done when the internal temp reaches 185°-195 ° F
Recommended Wood Pellets: Hickory or Mesquite combined with Apple and Alder
Brisket isn't the easiest cut of meat to cook but with the help of a smoker it will quickly become a favorite. Low temperatures and a prolonged smoke is what help
break down the connective tissues in this otherwise tough piece of meat. It can be bought as a whole or partial cut, trimmed or untrimmed. Buying the whole brisket
untrimmed can save on some money if you're willing to trim it yourself. It's a pretty simple task and can be done at home.
Preparing it 24 hours in advance seems to yield the best results. Remove the brisket from the packaging and trim the fat cap to about ¼". Leaving some fat on the
meat will help keep it moist as it renders during the smoking process. Rinse and pat dry.
Dry rubs are the most common for smoked brisket. Mike Mills' Magic Dust is a longtime favorite but there are numerous great ones available at your local grocery
store. Apply the dry rub liberally to every part of the brisket then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and set in a refrigerator overnight. Doing so will allow the flavors of the
rub to work their way into the meat. When ready to smoke remove the brisket from the fridge and take off the plastic wrap.