Same same mate, heat beads are new to me too but they are appearing to be a bloody good long steady heat, which is what roasts especially need. To super heat I still sneak Redgum splits underneath and a block atop :-)
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Same same mate, heat beads are new to me too but they are appearing to be a bloody good long steady heat, which is what roasts especially need. To super heat I still sneak Redgum splits underneath and a block atop :-)
MB, I am going to adopt your dense wood block on top of coals trick as it makes a great deal of sense - so thanks for the good idea.
@MB would you kindly explain your coca cola/brown sugar pork idea? I have a pork belly covered in salt drying out in the fridge ready for tomorrow's cook up, planning on doing the crackle as you did and then using the smoker tray but what's the idea behind the coke and what sort of flavour does it give?
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MB will probably give a better answer winnie, but years ago i went duck hunting with an experienced duck man and bagged 2 ducks. Prepped them and into the camp oven. He then asks me to pass him a can of coke. Did that and was amazed when he cracked it and poured it into the camp oven. WTF i thought, but he said chill out you wont taste it after it cooks. Took the gamey taste out of it and they were great! Not sweet or cola-ish.
Too too early for the salt on the pork Winnie, skin ok, but not the meat, you'll suck it dry bro, wash it off!! Yanky broiling PitMasters use 2/3 Coke 1/3 Brown sugar, then hang to smoke! Caramelising juicy they're after but honestly Aussie tastes prefer Apple juice pure and simple :-)
Geez I've had a good dinner but this is making me feel hungry again.