Wayne's Smackdown Day 4 Cook/Meal Details and Swan Song

[WayneT]

Cook/Meal 4 – Monday, September 5, 2022

Course One
Pistachio crusted apricots stuffed with St. Andre Triple Cream cheese – Mari Jo


After this pic was taken we realized the Mascarpone was espresso flavored and thought it might not play well with the apricots. We substituted a triple cream cheese instead with excellent results.


Simple to make.


One of the most refreshing appetizers I've ever had.

Course Two
Bibb lettuce salad with blueberries and bleu cheese – Mari Jo


A great transitional course for the following.

[WayneT]

Course Three
Smoked Rack of Lamb - Wayne
Smoked Cauliflower Steak - Wayne
Smoked asparagus wrapped in phyllo – Mari Jo & Wayne


Slathered some EVOO on it and then salt for a 6 hour dry brine.


Slashed then applied the herb rub.


Onto the pellet smoker at 250F.


About 1 hour into the smoke.


At 3 hours, it had reached IT of 145F.




This turned out spectacularly. It was one of the best lamb racks I've ever eaten. Moist, tender and sweet.


One of our guests was vegetarian so I accommodated with cauliflower steaks.


My third attempt at this was my best by far. They were on with the lamb at 250F for about 1 hour 15 minutes.


Smoked the asparagus before the lamb. 'Smoke' setting, total time 20 mins. Perfect delicate smoke flavor.


Mari Jo wrapped them in phyllo and tied with a chive leaf.

[WayneT]

Course Four
Lemon Posset with blueberries – Mari Jo
Limoncello - Wayne


Ingredients and prep.


Cooking.


Poured up.


After an hour in the refrigerator, set up, garnished and ready to serve.


And what better to pair with lemon posset that limoncello.

[tbob4]

All brilliant

[RonB]

You are putting the rest of us to shame.

[Purc]

+1 Outstanding you are quite the Chef and Pitmaster! Thank you for your detailed photos.

[DaveD]

Totally amazing performance this long weekend! Clearly setting the bar VERY high indeed. Well done!!

[Jfrosty27]

I bow to you master.

[hoovarmin]

Killin it!

[rlozinak]

That that food looked fabulous. Good going

[Panhead John]

Food And Wine Magazine called…..they want their pics back.

[WayneT]

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[Panhead John]

Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

[jfmorris]

You put on quite a show all weekend long! I would have loved to be there to sample some of your amazing meals and dishes! Well done!

[theroc]

So it's unanimous. We're all going to WayneT 's for dinner next month, right?

[WayneT]

And I know how to delegate well, so come on over, down, up, whichever way it takes you.

[bbqLuv]

I will bring my appetite and PBR.

[Panhead John]

I’ll drive!

[WayneT]

Thanks jfmorris. That's high praise coming from you. I'm so glad you're feeling better and got a cook in, though it scares the hell out of me for the pellet pooper team. That was an awesome display of resolve and pit-masterful-ness. (is that a word?)

[Panhead John]

It is now.

[WayneT]

Thanks Mr. Webster.