Thread by @saratu

I’m embarking on a bit of a kitchen adventure today — first time I’m smoking my own meat!

I got a lovely leg of 🐏 for Sallah, so I blended up some cumin, rosemary, paprika, black pepper and salt for a dry rub. Gonna let that smoke for 3 hours.

Wish me luck!

I’m a bit nervous, can’t lie. Never done this before, and I already know I’ll be very pissed if it doesn’t turn out how I want.

For now, though, I’m dreaming of pulled ram sandwiches 😂

With harissa mayo? 😍

Ok. 2.5hrs in. It’s cooked through, but not terribly tender.

Gonna give it another 1.5hrs. Maybe even another 2.

Was def another 2. It’s been more hours, so 4. I’ll turn it off an 1am.

My kitchen smells delicious, though! And the meat is quite tender now, just checked.

It’s been 5 hours. I’ve turned it off. I’m gonna let it cool, before I open it up, so the remaining heat doesn’t escape.

So I’m going to exercise restraint and open it up tomorrow.

Deserve the hell out of my nightcap tonight.

Good morning! She’s a beauty 😊

It’s not falling off the bone, but it’s really lovely and tender. Could pull out some meat with my fingers, without a knife.

Def need to make some harissa now.

Thanks for all your help, @kuluwaz !

Took the bones out (gonna make a broth with it, can’t wait). Damn, that’s a lot of meat.