Which smoker to buy

[Archies Bat]

What kind of smoker do you have?

The midsize Weber Smokey Mountain...18"?

[real chili 83]

Happy with it?  I'm glad I went electric with my first one for temp control

[Archies Bat]

Happy with it?  I'm glad I went electric with my first one for temp control

I think I will be happy once I get the hang of it.  It is relatively easy to assemble and light. The second batch of ribs were great.  My inexperience honked up the first batch.  It was cold and I don't think I put enough charcoal in, as after I put the ribs on the temp dropped and stayed about 170  and I didn't put more charcoal in soon enough to raise it.  As a result, I left the ribs on a little too long.  One rack of ribs was also smaller, and that one overcooked and was tough.  I also think I put in too many chunks of hickory.  Between the overcook and the hickory the ribs were too smoky by the time we ate them.

[rocket surgeon]

Happy with it?  I'm glad I went electric with my first one for temp control

  absolutely this

curious how one can keep a good, constant temp with charcoal and/or just wood.  especially on really cold days with the wind bearing down.  i just set the temp for about 5 degrees warmer to make up for the lost heat from the outside elements, set up my wireless thermometer and put on the games

[rocket surgeon]

Nice wedge of peppered up corned brisket smok'in With apple wood, low n slow

Dunno how much methane this animal produced, but about to end in the food chain with a little bit more and a smile on my face in about 6-8 hours. 😋😋😋

[real chili 83]

Nice wedge of peppered up corned brisket smok'in With apple wood, low n slow

Dunno how much methane this animal produced, but about to end in the food chain with a little bit more and a smile on my face in about 6-8 hours. 😋😋😋

So, have you pooped out the side of beef from Friday night. 💩

[rocket surgeon]

So, have you pooped out the side of beef from Friday night. 💩

      i actually was a good cath o lick and had shrimp scampi.  i had made a 6 lb. prime rib the weekend before and was eating that most of the week,  so abstaining wasn't too bad.  next ms better be on a saturday or sumpin

[real chili 83]

Yep, we got after yesterday. 

Protein overload.

[real chili 83]

Smoking a porketta tomorrow.

Yeeeeehaaaaa

[rocket surgeon]

Smoking a porketta tomorrow.

Yeeeeehaaaaa

When did they legalize that up in the cities?  Or do ya need an Rx from a white coat?

[real chili 83]

Might need to cold smoke a couple of ribeyes today too.

Can you tell there is no football today?  Amy even change the oil on wife's car too.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Might need to cold smoke a couple of ribeyes today too.

Can you tell there is no football today?  Amy even change the oil on wife's car too.

Whose Amy? Instead of a cabana boy do you have a Viscous Amy? Nice set up.

[real chili 83]

Spel chek is yer frind

[rocket surgeon]

Spel chek is yer frind

The art of manliness should have something on Amy and oil changes eyn'a?

[real chili 83]

Anyone else prepping for the apocalypse with smoked meats???????

[rocket surgeon]

Anyone else prepping for the apocalypse with smoked meats???????

better question chili-does she smoke after sex?   

[real chili 83]

Made some home made bacon recently. Kept it brined a bit too long. A wee bit too salty

After reading the NM thread, I'm thinking I can salvage this batch by making it into candied bacon.  Salty  and sweet....and pork fat (channeling my inner Emeril).

I've got a nice applewood rub. Gonna add some brown sugar too.

Who' s got a candied bacon recipe to share?

Candied bacon as a stir stick in A Bloody Mary at a packers game is the bomb. Just sayin'.

Oh, and ND sucks   

[Galway Eagle]

Has anybody used dark beer to remove carcinogens in the smoker? Or is this a bs rumor?

[real chili 83]

Scotch eggs on the smoker Friday.

Taking a crack at smoked meatloaf Saturday. Have gf (grain free for Never) recipe. Uses zucchini spirals instead of breadcrumbs.

[real chili 83]

Speaking of scotch eggs, haven't had one in years. Looking forward to giving this a whirl. Thinking about paring it with stone ground mustard.  Thoughts?

I'd normally consider seasoned warm manatee blubber on the side, but with supply chain issues, harder to find lately.

Btw, know someone who doesn't like eggs.  Period.  What's this world coming to?😱😱😱

[Dr. Blackheart]

Speaking of scotch eggs, haven't had one in years. Looking forward to giving this a whirl. Thinking about paring it with stone ground mustard.  Thoughts?

I'd normally consider seasoned warm manatee blubber on the side, but with supply chain issues, harder to find lately.

Btw, know someone who doesn't like eggs.  Period.  What's this world coming to?😱😱😱

Preparing Hawaiian style Nene eggs this AM with some smoked Spam, Lanai pineapple, chopped Anahu Bush tomatoes and some diced sweet Maui onions. This will be paired with a candied Kailua pork bacon.

As to who doesn't like eggs, I hear famous Nashvillian Miley Cyrus among others doesn't like eggs.

[rocket surgeon]

Speaking of scotch eggs, haven't had one in years. Looking forward to giving this a whirl. Thinking about paring it with stone ground mustard.  Thoughts?

I'd normally consider seasoned warm manatee blubber on the side, but with supply chain issues, harder to find lately.

Btw, know someone who doesn't like eggs.  Period.  What's this world coming to?😱😱😱

  i've made these a number of times chili, but i splurge and use panko.  also, check out the bacon wrapped fatties and the smoked philly cheese fatties

[real chili 83]

Scotch eggs were fantastic!

[reinko]

BUUUUMMMMP.

Looking to upgrade my rig, any Traeger fans here?

[real chili 83]

Nice rig.  You pay for the name, but a quality product.

Green mountain is a nice value prop.  Not as hardy as a Traeger (not by much) but super versatile.

If you want to pay a bit more, check out Yoder and Rec Tec. 

This space is starting to get crowded....other options too. Louisiana, pit boss, etc.

The ones mentioned above are a great start for consideration.