Anyone own a Brinkmann smoker

[Smokin Gator]

There is an awful lot of good Q made on Brinkmans. They need a little modification to help with the air flow and they have a lot of air leaks so temp control is a little less precise, but the can certainly do the job.

[Opusfxd]

I too started with a Brinkmann electric. Then I learned what they mean by low and slow, wasn't sure about what the temps were then, and bought a Chargriller with side firebox. Now I'm hooked. I followed Smokin Gator's links over to BBQ Brethren for even more learning.

Back to the subject in hand, I used it but decided I wanted lower temps and more cooking space and temp control so I went with the Chargriller. Last weekend I needed to do a pork butt for my gf's graduation party and thought about getting it out just because it played nicer in the 40 degree temps I would be working in. Just my opinions. Worth absolutely nothing towards a cup of coffee or anything else of value.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

There is an awful lot of good Q made on Brinkmans. They need a little modification to help with the air flow and they have a lot of air leaks so temp control is a little less precise, but the can certainly do the job.

What he said. I still have one in my harem, but it rarely gets used anymore.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Today Im trying to make jerky for the first time! Im using mesquite and a whole bottom round. Im be keepin the temp at ~150. How long does it usually take to get the chips smoking?

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

Today Im trying to make jerky for the first time! Im using mesquite and a whole bottom round. Im be keepin the temp at ~150. How long does it usually take to get the chips smoking?

You probably aren't going to get any smoke at 150. I would but the temp up until you get some clean smoke. That will probably be around 190.

When I do jerky I put it in the smoker for about an hour and then in the dehydrator for the rest of the time. If you don't have a dehydrator you can use your oven. If you try to do it in the smoker the whole time you will probably end up with shoe leather.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

The jerky sucks . Its way too done and doesnt taste too good. I gotta try it again

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

There is an awful lot of good Q made on Brinkmans. They need a little modification to help with the air flow and they have a lot of air leaks so temp control is a little less precise, but the can certainly do the job.

Gator,

Could you please point me towards a good link on that if you have one?

I want a WSM, but I can't afford $400 for a 22.5" WSM right now, so the $39 Brinkmann Smoke n' Grill (natural fuel, vertical smoker) at home depot is rather tempting...

TIA.

there is a BBQ forum that I have been part of for quite a while, thesmokering.com

I have used it for ideas, mods for my char-griller w/sfb Never steered me wrong

[Smokin Gator]

Originally Posted by T.G

Gator,

Could you please point me towards a good link on that if you have one?

I want a WSM, but I can't afford $400 for a 22.5" WSM right now, so the $39 Brinkmann Smoke n' Grill (natural fuel, vertical smoker) at home depot is rather tempting...

TIA.

Sorry brother... I don't have a link. Basically though, the SNG has air leaks in the wrong places. You need to seal up the seams and drill some air intake holes in the bottom. There is some info out there... I just don't have it.

BTW... unless you really need the acreage, the 18 inch WSM is a great cooker.