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Author Topic: May be getting a new smoker.  (Read 20123 times)

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Offline mike89

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I wondered which one that was JB.  Thanks I will look it up.  We did a spatchcocked chicken.  Looked great but needed a little more time so I finished it in the oven.  The first batch was of course ribs.  I threw a few big hunks of hickory in and it was way too much.  Strong as heck so they are right to not put near the amount of wood in as in other smokers.  First time I have had oversmoked meat.  There is a learning curve and I think I have it figured out now.

double smoked is good but you have to be carefull!!!  your next might black!!!
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Offline Jerkbiat

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I wondered which one that was JB.  Thanks I will look it up.  We did a spatchcocked chicken.  Looked great but needed a little more time so I finished it in the oven.  The first batch was of course ribs.  I threw a few big hunks of hickory in and it was way too much.  Strong as heck so they are right to not put near the amount of wood in as in other smokers.  First time I have had oversmoked meat.  There is a learning curve and I think I have it figured out now.

I don't follow the smoking instructions to a T, but I usually put about 12-14 hours of smoke to it. I would need a self running smoker to do what the directions say.
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I wondered which one that was JB.  Thanks I will look it up.  We did a spatchcocked chicken.  Looked great but needed a little more time so I finished it in the oven.  The first batch was of course ribs.  I threw a few big hunks of hickory in and it was way too much.  Strong as heck so they are right to not put near the amount of wood in as in other smokers.  First time I have had oversmoked meat.  There is a learning curve and I think I have it figured out now.

I don't follow the smoking instructions to a T, but I usually put about 12-14 hours of smoke to it. I would need a self running smoker to do what the directions say.
well???????? isnt that what the directions are for?????? :scratch: to read after all else fails!!!!!!!!!!! :doah:
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Offline Bobberineyes

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That is a nice looking smoker!! Getting a handle on how it works is more  reason to keep firing it up  :happy1:

Offline LPS

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I did a pork sirloin roast once in the ol frig smoker.  Turned out great and was actually kind of juicy.  Had no idea what I was doing.  Still don't.  Would like to try that again.  Was fantastic sandwich meat with the leftovers. 

Offline LPS

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I did a rack of real meaty spare ribs yesterday in the new smoker.  They turned out great!  That made me happy about my purchase.  I was getting a little worried about it.  SO here is what I found out.  I was using way too much wood.  I remembered I found an old Post Office scale in the scrap pile years ago at work.  Wasn't smashed so I brought it home an forgot about it.  Well It says to use 3-4 ozs. of wood.  How much is that?  The last rack that was so overdone I used about 13 ozs. according to the scale.  That is how much I overdid the smoke.  An oz is 1 chunk about 1.5" x 1.5" x 1.5".  3 chunks like that doesn't seem like much wood.  It smoked for an hour and a half appx.  The ribs were the best ones we ever had.  I rub with onion powder, garlic powder, Lawry's, pepper, and plain sugar.  That's my standard rub.  Then I put them in for 5 hours and 15 minutes.  I did peak at 4 hours to see if all was ok.  I had to do it Mike.  The suspense was killing me.  LOL  I did them at 235 degrees.  Then I wrapped in foil and let sit for 20 minutes covered in a towel to keep hot.   Had to pull the meat off the bones but it came off easily.  Perfect!  So sorry I forgot pics.

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 :rotflmao: :rotflmao:  that sounds real good!!! :happy1: :happy1:
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I just placed my order should be delivered on next Monday.  :happy1:. Gas, charcoal and smoker box.

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Alright! You guys are rockin'!  :happy1:  Making me envious!!!

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That looks fun as heck Coffee.  Very nice unit. 

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I just placed my order should be delivered on next Monday.  :happy1:. Gas, charcoal and smoker box.
smoked coffee beans!!!!!!!!!! :happy1: :happy1: :happy1: :rotflmao:
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Best I could do was...... :rotflmao:  :undecided:

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Best I could do was...... :rotflmao:  :undecided:
thinking i need to replace them also, and maybe a whole new burner system. its a weber spirit!!!!!!!! was going to wonder threw fleet farm but havent had the chance yet. they TOTALLY changed the waite park store around. a guy could get lost in there!!!!!!
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That's what mine is. I shoulda gone down to the HVAC place to see if they had some sheet stainless laying around and made 'em myself......$35 is crazy! O well, back to the smokers...
« Last Edit: April 04/01/19, 08:44:39 AM by Rebel SS »

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That's what mine is. I shoulda gone down to the HVAC place to see if they had some sheet stainless laying around and made 'em myself......$35 is crazy! O well, back to the smokers...
i made some like that for my old grill. gubment job!!! :evil: dont work dere anymore so gotta buy them!!!!!!! :pouty: :pouty:
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Offline Steve-o

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I got my smoker a couple of years ago - a cheap Masterbuilt electric.  It ain't nothing special, but it gets the job done.

Since there are a couple of guys trying out their new cookers, I thought I'd share a website I found...  AmazingRibs.com.  This guy has some great recipes, but he also talks about techniques and cooking science from a flavor perspective.  I won't do ribs any other way now.

His website is a little difficult to navigate because he is selling a book and lots advertising - so here are the links related to ribs.

The Science Of Rubs

Meathead's World Famous Memphis Dust Rub

How To Make The Best BBQ Ribs You Ever Tasted

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Offline mike89

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interesting Steve...
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If you want to read his book, pm me with an email address......   

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Offline Bobberineyes

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Not gonna lie,  I've checked out his site a time or two..

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Well I just ordered the Ring Bologna sausage kit from Curleys.   Have had it before and it is like the old fashioned Ring Bologna you used to get at meat markets.  I keep it sort of coarse grind when I made it with all beef the last time.  Great flavor.  I may add some pork this time.
 Not sure yet.  The casings that come with the kit have a natural curve to them so they make a nice ring.  Can't wait to put them in my new smoker.  It will work real good for that.  Here is their site:  www.curleyssausagekitchen.com  Remember the High Mountain seasonings said not to use a metal mixer and I did?  The meat tasted real tinny and I threw the sausage out.  I emailed Curleys and they said you can use metal mixers with their mixes. 

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Ah ha! And guys said they never heard of that when I mentioned not to do it!!!!  ;)
That's why all the ground meat we did at the butcher shop went into PLASTIC tubs.....
That sucks, Barry. I hate wasting food. I'da probably cried!  :undecided:
« Last Edit: April 04/02/19, 08:35:16 AM by Rebel SS »

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It was hard to throw but I tried it many times and just couldn't handle it.  Must be some acidic thing in High Mountains that reacts with the metal.