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Food Smokers and Smoking Tips/Tricks/Techniques

Discussion in 'Food Talk' started by Polymerhead, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. Jun 4, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Smoked a turkey roll and brisket a couple days ago. IMG_2496.jpg
     
  2. Jun 4, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    Lawdy Lawd. Looks great.
     
  3. Jun 4, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    Thanks
     
  4. Jun 4, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    Is that a Primo grill?
     
  5. Jun 4, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    Yeah. I love it, it does it all
     
  6. Jun 4, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    I wants me one bad. @Woundedyak got me all bonered up about them.
     
  7. Jun 4, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Worth every penny. Here is my set-up. IMG_2158.jpg
     
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    The Primo Oval XL has been on my drool list for quite some time... :drool:
     
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    Nom nom nom :drool:
     
  10. Jun 4, 2017 at 9:13 PM
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    Get it. You won't regret it
     
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    I'm sure of it, but I'm also drooling over a pellet pooper now too :anonymous:
     
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    Dude, you're conflicted. Pellet pooper or charcoal? What's it gonna be :D
     
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    :goingcrazy::goingcrazy::goingcrazy:

    Don't pressure me! ;) But the Primo oval XL or the Blaz'n Grill Grid Iron... I mean I'll have both someday if I can sneak it :D But I'm a couple months out from having to make a decision...
     
  14. Jun 4, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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    Both. If you can swing it. They both have advantages. For personal, always coal. For parties and stressful schedules, pellet. That's my view anyhoo.
     
  15. Jun 4, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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    I have gas grill also, never use it. It only takes 15 minutes to get the primo up to any temp. And once filled with lump charcoal, it lasts forever
     
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    Definitely. Currently have a gas grill, gas smoker and a webber charcoal grill. Charcoal is preferred in our house too. Currently leaning towards the pooper for an upgrade now and then a primo down the line.
     
  17. Jun 4, 2017 at 9:40 PM
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    My first ever attempt at cooking a tri tip, and my first time ever cooking over coals instead of propane. I went out to Home Depot and got myself a 14" Weber, coals, and wood to smoke. My next little side project is to make the grill a smoker with a piece of sheet-metal to make the heat more indirect.

    About 3.2# and just under 2 hours. I just might have to retire the propane after this.


     
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    Damn straight. Tri Tip is great in smoker / grill. Looks like you cut it with the grain. Tri Tip has 2 grain orientations, gotta cut it thusly to ensure max juiciness.
     
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    Great insight.

    I am gonna try and dedicate my Sundays this summer to perfecting this on the small Weber before I invest in any upgrades for home use. I like the idea of the 14" not taking too much real estate for when I take it camping.
     
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    :thumbsup:
     

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