What's in your smoker? - Page 195

MarkinAZ · 06-09-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

Got an entry level COS yesterday, couldn't pass up the deal. I got the material to make a few mods to it already. Baffel, tuning plates, stack extension, and soon coal basket. Anyhoo... I think it's pretty good, all pictured for $205...

Very nice Jeff! Post a photo once you have it all assembled

MrClean · 06-09-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

That's a nice looking smoker Jeff. That's a Tel-Tru thermometer on the BC' door?

Yes it is. Seems to be accurate, I use a 2-probe temp gauge, one for the meat and for the box, seems like the Tel-Tru is pretty spot on.

MrClean · 06-09-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

If you're not feeling industrious, this cold smoke generator seems to work well. I know a lot of the people who cold smoke sausage use these. Been thinking of picking one up myself

http://www.amazenproducts.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=12

Thanks for the link Bob, that looks pretty cool. Never done any cold smoking, think it's about time I take a look at it.

MarkinAZ · 06-09-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

Yes it is. Seems to be accurate, I use a 2-probe temp gauge, one for the meat and for the box, seems like the Tel-Tru is pretty spot on.

Thanks Jeff...

Steve · 06-09-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Jeff - avoid YT videos. As you have seen, the "authors" have no clue. Trust information from those you know (here) and from sites like this one:
www.amazingribs.com
AmazingRibs is a huge source of information, recipes, tips, and most important, the science behind bbq.

Word...!

Steve · 06-09-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Of the many cheap smokers I've had Jeff, that was probably my favorite and the only one I regret selling. Good luck and good eats.

x2

Steve · 06-09-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

If you end up with keeping it up to temp, which you just might. You can use fire brick like a lot of people do to add heat mass. Or as I preferred using small aluminum trays filled with clean new playground sand. You can mold them to however thick you want and can get them to curve. Cover them with foil and they last quite a while.

This personally! Although I do use playground sand in my ECB and my gas sausage smoke house instead of water.

RHNewfie · 06-09-2013, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the input guys! It will take a week or so for me to put it together with work this week but I will take pics as I go and post up when completed! Hopefully by next Sunday. Until then it sits in the box... :-(

Steve · 06-09-2013, 07:02 PM

One suggestion...I did this with my patio offest ( New Breaufuls). Pick up a section og water heater flue pipe (I found mine at a big box home improvement store, i./e. Home Depot/Lowes) and add it to the stack. This will help the airflow thru the smoker. For me, two drew too fast, but with one, it did pretty good. It is the ventura effect. I also do not use the flue damper. I control my heat directly with the firebox intake dampers. If you try to chock back on the flue damper, it slows down the draw and the smoke can cool off and condense. This created creasote that can drip onto your food and give it a bitter taste. Just my

, YMMV

T.G · 06-10-2013, 10:05 AM

One of the most flavorful hunks o' cow to ever hit the grates of a bbq... 7-Bone chuck pot roast.

About 5 hours at 200F (grate temp) then an hour in foil at high temp w/ a 45 min rest and it basically shredded itself.

Mr B · 06-10-2013, 10:12 AM

Looks awesome Adam. Was the "High Temp" in the oven or on the grill?

T.G · 06-10-2013, 10:28 AM

Thanks Brent.

I did it in the smoker, although being wrapped in 4 layers of foil I don't think it really makes any difference if it's finished in the oven or the smoker. In this case, since the smoker was already hot, I pulled the water pan, added 1/2-3/4 a chimney of fully lit lump and opened all the intake vents up 100%. Which gives me about 450F chamber temp, give or take.

Mr B · 06-10-2013, 11:17 AM

Very nice.

RHNewfie · 06-10-2013, 02:28 PM

Man, where's a guy gotta look to find 1/8 sheet steel. Been to Rona, Home Depot, Lowes and no luck!

kydsid · 06-10-2013, 03:58 PM

Ready to smoke like a mad man with my new grill.

Yes I'm aware I need to get the power washer out and work on my concrete. Definite drawback to living in a swamp.

Steve · 06-10-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Ready to smoke like a mad man with my new grill.

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Nice!

kydsid · 06-10-2013, 08:46 PM

I've learned a lot over the past 8 years with offsets as i delved into bbq and boy do they seem like a lot of work now! Tonight I baked some stuffed peppers, grilled corn, and it was effortless. Y'all are gonna see a lot of me in this thread now!

MrClean · 06-10-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Ready to smoke like a mad man with my new grill.

I've heard the Komodo style are nice to use and produce excellent results! Nice one for sure.

Smokin Gator · 06-11-2013, 04:26 AM

So sweet Jsaon... you will love it!!

Ubiquitous · 06-11-2013, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Ready to smoke like a mad man with my new grill.

Yes I'm aware I need to get the power washer out and work on my concrete. Definite drawback to living in a swamp.

Nice Egg! I've always wanted to try one out, I use a much cheaper version... maybe when it wears out I'll step up to the plate.

06-09-2013, 06:35 PM	#3888
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: What's in your smoker? Thanks for the input guys! It will take a week or so for me to put it together with work this week but I will take pics as I go and post up when completed! Hopefully by next Sunday. Until then it sits in the box... :-( __________________ σπένδομαι

06-09-2013, 07:02 PM	#3889
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: What's in your smoker? One suggestion...I did this with my patio offest ( New Breaufuls). Pick up a section og water heater flue pipe (I found mine at a big box home improvement store, i./e. Home Depot/Lowes) and add it to the stack. This will help the airflow thru the smoker. For me, two drew too fast, but with one, it did pretty good. It is the ventura effect. I also do not use the flue damper. I control my heat directly with the firebox intake dampers. If you try to chock back on the flue damper, it slows down the draw and the smoke can cool off and condense. This created creasote that can drip onto your food and give it a bitter taste. Just my , YMMV __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

06-10-2013, 10:12 AM	#3891
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: What's in your smoker? Looks awesome Adam. Was the "High Temp" in the oven or on the grill? __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

06-10-2013, 10:28 AM	#3892
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: What's in your smoker? Thanks Brent. I did it in the smoker, although being wrapped in 4 layers of foil I don't think it really makes any difference if it's finished in the oven or the smoker. In this case, since the smoker was already hot, I pulled the water pan, added 1/2-3/4 a chimney of fully lit lump and opened all the intake vents up 100%. Which gives me about 450F chamber temp, give or take.

06-10-2013, 11:17 AM	#3893
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: What's in your smoker? Very nice. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

06-10-2013, 02:28 PM	#3894
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: What's in your smoker? Man, where's a guy gotta look to find 1/8 sheet steel. Been to Rona, Home Depot, Lowes and no luck! __________________ σπένδομαι

06-10-2013, 03:58 PM	#3895
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? Ready to smoke like a mad man with my new grill. Yes I'm aware I need to get the power washer out and work on my concrete. Definite drawback to living in a swamp. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade Last edited by kydsid; 06-10-2013 at 04:07 PM.

06-10-2013, 08:46 PM	#3897
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? I've learned a lot over the past 8 years with offsets as i delved into bbq and boy do they seem like a lot of work now! Tonight I baked some stuffed peppers, grilled corn, and it was effortless. Y'all are gonna see a lot of me in this thread now! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

06-11-2013, 04:26 AM	#3899
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: What's in your smoker? So sweet Jsaon... you will love it!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade