What's in your smoker? - Page 141

forgop · 11-16-2011, 11:58 PM

Rather than do a turkey this year, I'm throwing 4 butts on the Traeger Thanksgiving eve.

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kydsid · 11-17-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Typically, I wouldn't use mesquite in a smoker, but charcoal is a bit different... I've used Lazzari Mesquite Charcoal and it rocks. Never had a complaint yet.

I love using mesquite in my smoker. Then again I'm in Texas and them things is weeds people will pay you to chop down and haul away.

T.G · 11-17-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

I love using mesquite in my smoker. Then again I'm in Texas and them things is weeds people will pay you to chop down and haul away.

Don't get me wrong, I love mesquite for grilling, just not a fan of mesquite chunks in my smoker because of the way Webers smoulder the wood and how food ends up tasting due to it, but, I will use mesquite lump charcoal with no added smoke wood from time to time.

kydsid · 11-17-2011, 10:42 AM

Ya mesquite is as popular in Texas as offset smoker's are, and I think the two go hand in hand.

I could see how it would overpower a WSM or similar.

Speaking of charcoal, have you used Stubb's (its at Lowes) and had any recent quality issues? It was my go to, but the last bag I got (Hecho en Mexico,

) was not as good as in the past.

T.G · 11-17-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Ya mesquite is as popular in Texas as offset smoker's are, and I think the two go hand in hand.

I could see how it would overpower a WSM or similar.

Speaking of charcoal, have you used Stubb's (its at Lowes) and had any recent quality issues? It was my go to, but the last bag I got (Hecho en Mexico,

) was not as good as in the past.

Yeah, that's the downside to Webers, certain woods can be problematic and it's really easy to oversmoke stuff if you're not careful and get too much smoulder or use too much wood.

I've never used Stubb's.

Fordman4ever · 11-19-2011, 11:10 AM

today I'm practicing for the thanksgiving turkey by doing a small chicken. its the first time i've ever done a whole bird before, so we'll see how well it turns out.

pektel · 11-19-2011, 11:27 AM

My turkey breasts are brining right now. Gonna pull them out about 1:00, and put on the smoker. I'm still up in the air about what rub to use, and whether to put any rub under the skin.
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T.G · 11-19-2011, 12:09 PM

Had a request for some mesquite smoked sea salt, so I did that the other day along with some paprika. Took a bit of time, but I feel the results were worth it, it has a really unique flavor. it doesn't totally make stuff taste like it was smoked, but just adds a whole new layer of flavor to the food it's applied too.

Too much reflectance off the salt to get a decent photo.

Fordman4ever · 11-19-2011, 02:37 PM

out of the smoker and into the oven.

pnoon · 11-21-2011, 04:01 PM

Did 5+ pounds of beef jerky on Saturday and 5 1/2 pounds of cheese yesterday. 2 pounds cheddar. 2 pounds Monterey jack. and 1/2 pound each of Dubliner, Havarti, and Gouda.
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ApexAZ · 11-21-2011, 08:07 PM

I'll be doing pizza on mine this Saturday.

Chainsaw13 · 11-21-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Did 5+ pounds of beef jerky on Saturday and 5 1/2 pounds of cheese yesterday. 2 pounds cheddar. 2 pounds Monterey jack. and 1/2 pound each of Dubliner, Havarti, and Gouda.
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All that protein, you won't have to crap for a month.

pnoon · 11-21-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

All that protein, you won't have to crap for a month.

Not all for me, Bob.
Bringing 2 lbs. to work for a potluck lunch.
Some more for Thanksgiving with the in-laws.

Stephen · 11-22-2011, 11:34 PM

Smoking a couple of butts right now. Going to try something different than I normally do. For pork, I usually spritz with a mixture of 3/1 apple juice & Captain Morgan, but since I have some of Mac's Apple Pie Shine all made up, I'm going to use that this time. I'm thinking it'll be yummy.

Chainsaw13 · 11-23-2011, 09:58 AM

YMMV on this deal, but Home Depot is has the Weber Smokey Mountain smoker for $60 or cheaper. My friend picked up the floor model (last one in the store) for $56. There was another store that had them for $41. Quantities are very limited and selling out quick, but you may still be able to score one.

ApexAZ · 11-23-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

YMMV on this deal, but Home Depot is has the Weber Smokey Mountain smoker for $60 or cheaper. My friend picked up the floor model (last one in the store) for $56. There was another store that had them for $41. Quantities are very limited and selling out quick, but you may still be able to score one.

That's a really good price. I assume it's the 18" one?

Chainsaw13 · 11-23-2011, 12:07 PM

Yep. 18"
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mosesbotbol · 11-23-2011, 02:12 PM

Turkey tomorrow. I don't cook the turkey 100% in WSM, just like a hour or two and move to oven.

T.G · 11-25-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

YMMV on this deal, but Home Depot is has the Weber Smokey Mountain smoker for $60 or cheaper. My friend picked up the floor model (last one in the store) for $56. There was another store that had them for $41. Quantities are very limited and selling out quick, but you may still be able to score one.

Thanks Bob, after I saw your post the other day I hit all three HDs in the area. Unfortunately I had no luck as it seems that they didn't carry the WSMs in stores out here, or they unloaded them from this area a long time ago because none of the employees seemed to remember them.

tupacboy · 11-25-2011, 02:59 PM

how hot is too hot for cold smoking salmon? mine's at 90's... is that too hot?

also, sadly my bradley heating element died today... searched the bradley forum and i guess its more common then i hoped... warranty covers it... but i was 1.5 hrs in on a rib smoke... now they're in the oven but i'm still kinda upset...

11-16-2011, 11:58 PM	#2801
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: What's in your smoker? Rather than do a turkey this year, I'm throwing 4 butts on the Traeger Thanksgiving eve. #winning

11-17-2011, 10:42 AM	#2804
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: What's in your smoker? Ya mesquite is as popular in Texas as offset smoker's are, and I think the two go hand in hand. I could see how it would overpower a WSM or similar. Speaking of charcoal, have you used Stubb's (its at Lowes) and had any recent quality issues? It was my go to, but the last bag I got (Hecho en Mexico, ) was not as good as in the past. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

11-19-2011, 11:10 AM	#2806
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: What's in your smoker? today I'm practicing for the thanksgiving turkey by doing a small chicken. its the first time i've ever done a whole bird before, so we'll see how well it turns out. __________________

11-19-2011, 11:27 AM	#2807
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: What's in your smoker? My turkey breasts are brining right now. Gonna pull them out about 1:00, and put on the smoker. I'm still up in the air about what rub to use, and whether to put any rub under the skin. Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2011, 12:09 PM	#2808
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: What's in your smoker? Had a request for some mesquite smoked sea salt, so I did that the other day along with some paprika. Took a bit of time, but I feel the results were worth it, it has a really unique flavor. it doesn't totally make stuff taste like it was smoked, but just adds a whole new layer of flavor to the food it's applied too. Too much reflectance off the salt to get a decent photo.

11-19-2011, 02:37 PM	#2809
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: What's in your smoker? out of the smoker and into the oven. __________________

11-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#2810
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: What's in your smoker? Did 5+ pounds of beef jerky on Saturday and 5 1/2 pounds of cheese yesterday. 2 pounds cheddar. 2 pounds Monterey jack. and 1/2 pound each of Dubliner, Havarti, and Gouda. Posted via Mobile Device

11-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#2811
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: What's in your smoker? I'll be doing pizza on mine this Saturday.

11-22-2011, 11:34 PM	#2814
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: What's in your smoker? Smoking a couple of butts right now. Going to try something different than I normally do. For pork, I usually spritz with a mixture of 3/1 apple juice & Captain Morgan, but since I have some of Mac's Apple Pie Shine all made up, I'm going to use that this time. I'm thinking it'll be yummy.

11-23-2011, 09:58 AM	#2815
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What's in your smoker? YMMV on this deal, but Home Depot is has the Weber Smokey Mountain smoker for $60 or cheaper. My friend picked up the floor model (last one in the store) for $56. There was another store that had them for $41. Quantities are very limited and selling out quick, but you may still be able to score one. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-23-2011, 12:07 PM	#2817
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What's in your smoker? Yep. 18" Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2011, 02:12 PM	#2818
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: What's in your smoker? Turkey tomorrow. I don't cook the turkey 100% in WSM, just like a hour or two and move to oven. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

11-25-2011, 02:59 PM	#2820
tupacboy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Diamond Bar.... home of snoop dogg Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: What's in your smoker? how hot is too hot for cold smoking salmon? mine's at 90's... is that too hot? also, sadly my bradley heating element died today... searched the bradley forum and i guess its more common then i hoped... warranty covers it... but i was 1.5 hrs in on a rib smoke... now they're in the oven but i'm still kinda upset...