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[1TWISTEDTRUCKER]

Thnx Dawn Patrol, GR8 tips. I am thinking I need to get a WSM for taking on trips.

Two years ago in July The Wife and I spent a week at Trout
Lake Mn. The ONLY thing that could have made it any better, would have been to have My Smoker there, but the off set Horizon just wouldn't fit in the Wifes New Beetle.lol

Peace; 1TT

 

[Fly by Night]

Harvesting with a nosh

Harvesting with a nosh

 

[ZZTops]

Great Feedback Everyone...!

I decided to go with the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker, under $300 with remote control, built in meat Thermometer, Light, Window...

I've done two Seasoning Dry Runs @ 3hrs/275F each, held true temp and smoked like a Train. Doing my first Meat Run today and will post photos...

 

[bigherb]

1twistedtrucker

If I recall it was Sam Adams summer ale


Hold ya fire

That looks bangin , thanks for the recipe n details

ZZtops

This talk of the smoker has been on my mind , coincedince has it this weekend my uncle was showing me his masterbuilt electric smoker . Since seeing his an this thread I've been itching to get my first . I'm considering this or the bradley smoker original ( for the lazy smokin lol)

I look forward to a report on your experience after your first run

1luvbigherb

 

[Jellyfish]

 

[1TWISTEDTRUCKER]

I have never considered a gas, or electric smoker, but that Masterbuilt unit looks nice.
I may have to get over My Purist attitude. It sure would be nice to have that thing in the middle of an Iowa Winter.

Peace; 1TT

 

[Stoner4Life]

nice choice zztops, a friend of mine owns the commercial version of the same unit, he outbid me at auction, pissed me off as we were there buying for me.

 

[1TWISTEDTRUCKER]

What are Friends for,,, anyway???lol

Peace; 1TT

 

[ZZTops]

Well... Went off like a dream, very easy to hold temp and smoke. Matter of fact to much Smoke as the legs are Great but have a slight bitter after taste. So next time I'm going with less smoke, just salt and pepper, then throw them in the sauce when there done as traditional...

Notes...

Used 3 cups of apple and 1 cup pecan wood and smoked the entire cook time of 2 1/2 hours... This time I'm reducing it to 1 cup hickory, salt and pepper only and see how that goes...

Top shelf is hotter, so rotate half way through...

 

[shithawk420]

Wow!that looks great!nicely done is that smoker easy to clean?

 

[Stoner4Life]

soaking your wood chips in water or apple juice will impart a milder, less bitter flavor to the smoked meats. of course the type of wood should match the kind of meat you're smoking at the time as well.

even in a smoker it's still time & temperature that cook the product while the smoke provides the flavor. I know your smoker came with an instruction book which covers all the basics and more, but pick up one or two BBQ books by master smokers to get the low down on woods & methods.

 

[ZZTops]

Smoking is a dirty business but this unit is fairly easy to clean, plus cover everything with foil to help clean up. Warm water on a cloth cleans the door seals and glass after each use while still warm...

 

[ZZTops]

soaking your wood chips in water or apple juice will impart a milder, less bitter flavor to the smoked meats. of course the type of wood should match the kind of meat you're smoking at the time as well.

even in a smoker it's still time & temperature that cook the product while the smoke provides the flavor. I know your smoker came with an instruction book which covers all the basics and more, but pick up one or two BBQ books by master smokers to get the low down on woods & methods.

Great Tips...

I was so proud of myself yesterday... had that thing smoking up a storm, using dry and wet wood... lol

Today I used 1 cup wet Pecan, let it smoke an hour and pulled the wood tray out and let it finish cooking two more hours...

will post photos later...

 

[ZZTops]

Well... They came out Perfect this time, light smoke, tender and juicy...! Dropped the cooking temp down to 250 and only Smoked for 1 or the 5 hours it took to come a internal temp of 165*f...

Since it took almost twice as long as I expected, I got hungry and made pulled chicken with what I smoked yesterday..."-)

Sauce: Baby Rays Original, Butter, White Wine Vinegar...

I used pecan wood this time and it's very nice with Chicken, light and not over powering. Took much longer to cook then I original thought as it took 5 hours... but You know what they say, Keep it Low and Slow..."-)

Aint getting much work done but I'm Eating Well...

 

[1TWISTEDTRUCKER]

Gotta Fuel the train, or it aint gonna pull no load.lol
Which did You like better?
Im thinking the simple ones the 2nd run looked, and sounded better to Me.
Both look GOOOD 2 this fat Man.

Peace;1TT

 

[ZZTops]

The second run for sure and I think I like the Pecan better, although I over did the apple and will revisit it again but with much less smoking time...

Figured out why it took so long on the second run ( besides reducing the heat 25*f ) there is a 40*f temp difference between the bottom rack and the top rack ( there are four racks ) and I did it on the bottom rack. So I was cooking more in the 210*f range then the 250*f range but it came out so good I'm sticking with it for now, plus it's right over the water pan that I put apple juice in..."-)

The first run stunk up the house when I brought them inside...lol Smelled like I was living in a smoke pit, even the next Morning...

Truly a case of less is more...

Working on the third run as we speak, Picnic and Strawberry Festival Tomorrow...!

 

[1TWISTEDTRUCKER]

I like bout 2 pecan to 1 apple for chicken, and turkey.


Peace; 1TT

 

[noyd666]

A SLICE OF APPLE STRUDEL, THE REST FER YOU DUDES.

 

[Hold Your Fire]

http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/smokin-triggers-bbq-grilling-tips.htm

Check out tip number 5. Just saying.... the man knows more than most, concerning smoking meat.

Also, I never use wood chips, only chunks.

 

[1TWISTEDTRUCKER]

Chunks, or logs for Me. chunks are only for when I don't have logs.
I do love to Grill My steaks using chunked Hickory.

Peace N SMOKE; Twisted