Food Smokers and Smoking Tips/Tricks/Techniques

That first pic is chicken?

 

Yep, it was awesome, cut and ate it like a steak and dipped it in sauce.

IIRC, it was boneless, skinless, thighs opened up flat, rub applied to inside, then rolled up and smoked for hours and finished on the grill.

 

Nice! Looks great. Chicken thighs are hands down the best piece of chicken to grill. I do like them smoked as well!

 

Alrighty guys, been a bif bbq/ smoking advocate for years. Just moved though and got an electric smoker so we shall see how it goes. Comes in tomorrow so I am going to try smoking some ribs and salmon to test it out. Will post results!

 

What brand/model did you go with?

 

masterbuilt 30in. front adjust with window

 

Been cooking on one (minus window) for years.

 

Awesome! I did a lot of research and that seemed to be the one to get for what I will use it for.

 

I did add an AMAZN smoke generator, (wasn't crazy about the way it turns your wood chips into charcoal instead of ashes) now, I've got up to eight hours of smoke, with out even looking/checking on it. Plus you can cold smoke fish and cheese, with out even plugging it in.

 

Hmm I may look into it!

 

getting into smoking now. why do you finish a brisket or chicken breast on the grill after? for crisp?

 

Never heard of that, I'm interested too

 

My wife found a brinkmann electric smoker at a good will store and bought it for $25. I'm big on the bbq but never smoked...This little smoker has been great! I'm still experimenting with how much wood to use, etc, but it has produced some tasty meat!

 

ha! like the rib stands, that is a cool idea

 

I usually don't. That particular time, I decided I was too hungry to wait, so I brought it up to 165 internal temp faster that way.

In the past I've also finished brisket in the oven. Some will argue that after the "bark" is formed, smoke intake isn't that great, so cover it to keep the moisture in.

 

Be sure to season it first. I've been using electric for years, good heat control, and ease of use.

The window will be opaque after a few uses. There is not much point in cleaning it, whatever you're smoking will still be good whether you can see it or not

 

That makes sense!

 

I've wondered about this.

 

Well the salmon is on there and looking good. Have about an hour left!