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Re: Smoking deer and elk roasts
« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2020, 09:04:00 AM »
Sounds like I'm the right track. A 50/50 blend of brown sugar and salt is what it is seasoned with in the fridge. Rinsed and then rubbed with a blend of Johnny's and chipotle before going in the smoker.
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Re: Smoking deer and elk roasts
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2020, 09:43:58 AM »
Sounds like I'm the right track. A 50/50 blend of brown sugar and salt is what it is seasoned with in the fridge. Rinsed and then rubbed with a blend of Johnny's and chipotle before going in the smoker.

Sound incredible, I love Johnny's basically put it on all meats. Johnny Garlic Spread (green container) is really good so is Garlic Gourmay's Mesquite Garlic Rub.
I use a generic Rib Rub on backstraps sometimes as well:

Rib Rub
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Smoked Paprika
1 tbls salt
1 tbls Black Pepper
1 tbls White Pepper
2 tbls Cayenne Pepper
1 tbls Garlic Powder
1 tbls Onion Powder

Family won't touch turkey anymore without it being brined. It doesn't hurt to have a pinch of curing salt in the brine either. Something about food safety.

 :yeah:

I am with you, Turkey to me is very bland tasting (except the skin,  :chuckle:) brining makes it pop!
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Re: Smoking deer and elk roasts
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2020, 02:10:16 PM »
So I still have a question about bigger roasts. The elk sirloin roast has to be 5 pounds. Would a long brine be adequate for salt to penetrate or should I plan on injecting? I've never done that before but could certainly pick up the stuff to do it.
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Re: Smoking deer and elk roasts
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2020, 04:57:22 PM »
So I still have a question about bigger roasts. The elk sirloin roast has to be 5 pounds. Would a long brine be adequate for salt to penetrate or should I plan on injecting? I've never done that before but could certainly pick up the stuff to do it.

You can do both.
I have heard some people say "brining does not enter very far in large pieces of meat". That may be true, but I believe it makes a world of difference in the flavor. Injecting also adds lots of flavor. I also add garlic cloves by making a slit and press them into the roast as well.

Oops forgot, brine in the fridge (if you can) for 24-48 hours. Usually 24 hours was good, I never had the patience to see if 48 hour made much of difference,  :dunno:
« Last Edit: May 02, 2020, 05:08:37 PM by Alchase »
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