My local store has these on sale and I'm wondering how they would turn out smoked. I've smoked many prime ribs and they all turned out perfect.
I'm concerned the strip might be too lean.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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Bubba - Would your "local store" happen to be Publix? I went to the Publix near my house earlier today to pick up a couple items, meat not included. I walked by the butcher counter, did a U turn, and walked out with two beautiful choice 5 lb. NY strip loin roasts at $5.99/lb. They're normally $13.69/lb.
I'll probably cut one into steaks and do the other one whole like I do PR. I'll pre-salt/dry brine it overnight or up to 24 hours, smoke it real low and slow to an IT of 118F-120F, foil and rest for 45 minutes, then finish with a high heat sear for around 8 minutes.
I'll probably cut one into steaks and do the other one whole like I do PR. I'll pre-salt/dry brine it overnight or up to 24 hours, smoke it real low and slow to an IT of 118F-120F, foil and rest for 45 minutes, then finish with a high heat sear for around 8 minutes.
I've smoked several strips at the restaurant in the FEC and they were all fabulous. Treat it as you would a Prime Rib.
The strips I use are in the 12-13# Choice. I leave about a 3/8th " fat cap and give them a shake of Kosher salt and cracked pepper. I smoked them fat side up (upper shelf) 1 hr @ 180, followed by 375 to an internal of 125, followed by a 45-60 minutes FTC.
If your strips are Select, you could try an additional wrapping of bacon. Either way they'll eat fine if you don't take it past med-rare.
The strips I use are in the 12-13# Choice. I leave about a 3/8th " fat cap and give them a shake of Kosher salt and cracked pepper. I smoked them fat side up (upper shelf) 1 hr @ 180, followed by 375 to an internal of 125, followed by a 45-60 minutes FTC.
If your strips are Select, you could try an additional wrapping of bacon. Either way they'll eat fine if you don't take it past med-rare.
Yes on the Publix except they are 6.99 here. Thanks to you both for the tips.
quote:Originally posted by Bubba Gump:
Yes on the Publix except they are 6.99 here. Thanks to you both for the tips.
It was $6.99 at my store also with a lot of pre-packaged pieces all around 3 lbs. There was a large piece in the counter cooler and I asked the butcher to weigh it. It was a little over 10 lbs. and I asked if I would get a break if I took the the whole thing. He came back with $5.99 and I told him to cut in half and wrap it. Either way, it's still a good deal.
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Actually I was looking for a cut around 5 or 6 lbs. I'm going to grab one in the morning and give it a try. Just curious, what area are you located?
quote:Originally posted by Bubba Gump:quote:ore also with a lo
Actually I was looking for a cut around 5 or 6 lbs. I'm going to grab one in the morning and give it a try. Just curious, what area are you located?
Sarasota, a secondary residence that a I commute to for about a week a month as I'm in Florida a lot for business. Primary is Chicago. How about you?
Trinity, right at the SW Pasco - NE Pinellas border. I have a great friend in your neck of the woods. Just told him about my 025 and he's getting ready to order one next week.
quote:Originally posted by dls:quote:Originally posted by Bubba Gump:quote:ore also with a lo
Actually I was looking for a cut around 5 or 6 lbs. I'm going to grab one in the morning and give it a try. Just curious, what area are you located?
Sarasota, a secondary residence that a I commute to for about a week a month as I'm in Florida a lot for business. Primary is Chicago. How about you?
Have you ever been to ribfest? It's going on this weekend in St. Pete.
quote:Originally posted by Bubba Gump:
Have you ever been to ribfest? It's going on this weekend in St. Pete.
Nope, never been to the St. Pete. rib fest. I never think about it until someone like you reminds me and then it's too late because of other plans. Though St. Pete.'s only 30-40 minutes north of me the only time I seem to get there are for the races. It's also a good opportunity to do a little detour and pick up some smoked mullet at Ted Peter's.
Isn't Trinity just a little east of Tarpon Springs?
There are parts of Tarpon Springs just east of us but we are at the north end of McMullen Booth/East Lake Road. About 5 miles east of 19 at the north end on Pinellas.
I recently tried a NY Strip Roast and it turned out great! I used my normal rub on the outside, smoked it at 200F with a single chunk of hickory until it had an internal of 120F. Then it was FTC until a short time before everyone was due to arrive for a birthday party. About 30 min before the party, I took it out and placed it in a 450F oven for 15-20 min to give the outside a little crust and let it rest before slicing. Turned out a perfect med-rare (I was worried about it overcooking while it was FTC) and surprisingly, it kept it's pink color while sitting out on the table. Usually, a cut roast tends to turn a little brown while it is sitting out.