TB # 3 :
from now on , both tendons on each TB will be removed ,
the cord like one on the Minor ( the tender ) and the thin one on the Major ( larger muscle )
after hours in the GE-IDS the surface can get a little chewy . skin helps , but does not cover the TB's
so , decided to wrap in generic bacon :
I also decided to change the cooking times and temps a bit. I did start @ 225 F, checked the temps @ 1.5 H , rotated and changed shelf .
the unit takes about 20 min to get to designated temp , and it beeps , and you ahve to tap the start button to continue ' Smoking '
the upper temp was 130 F. I changed the temp to 180 F., and checked @ 30 min. 136 F , then 30 min 139 / 137
@ 4.5 Hours : 145 / 137 F. decided to just turn the unit off , and leave the TB's in the oven for 30 more minutes or so.
total time was a little over 5 hrs.
I got a few additions for the GE-IDS :
a non-stick mesh
you see this above . the TB's cook onto the given racks. they are very easy to lift off w this addition , but the mess of course
move around , not a problem . its now easy to take each TB out for rotation , w just tongs.
somer semi-disposable pan inserts :
and this item , that goes on the water // used pellet container , making it easier to drain , and then discard the used pellets.
A fishished TB.
the back and frames and skin .
the insert after the cooking
I let cool and sliced
this went on a sandwich. I should have made the sandwich when the TB was still warm . next time
everything was refrigerated.
this is the stock material , which i Vac'd and Fz
I already have Fz stock from the firsts 2 TB's , and when I do TB # 4 , Ill use 2 X backs etc in the iPot for smoked TB stock , 2 X
2 sets of backs fit into the 6 qt iPot. Ill post how I do iPo stock in that thread a bit later , when I make 2 X.
this is drippings and find from the drip pan . I waved it and it may appear someday in a TJ's cornbread , from the TJ's mix.
Im enjoying this unit , but as Ive said : I have counter space , and am very keen and experienced w ( outdoor ) pellet smoking .
also , $ 450 is a fair price for me considering everything.
I opened the door 6 - 8 times this session. there is an aroma of smoked something in the kitchen , but I dont mind it.
MC ( the Cat ) loves it and goes a bit crazy waiting for a nibble or two. the only way to silence him.
I also roast coffee indoors . after 3 lbs ( 1 bls at a time ) there is a bit of a smoke haze from that.
it clears when I open the windows. my place has a pleasant aroma of a coffee house for a few days.
there is no haze w this , but there is a pleasant aroma of smoked food , w that number of door opening.
you can clear the smoke out of the unit before you open the door , but that takes 10 minutes per the instruction
booklet. who can wait for that ? not me .
