Cripple Creek Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 17 minutes ago, CountryCletus said: Most electric smokers urge against the use of pellets, for those you can get a tray or tube made by A-Maze-N and use pellets in anything- can also cold smoke using it!! I never had an issue using the tray & lid that came with the smoker. Maze does look pretty cool.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I saw a Char Broil electric smoker on clearance the other day for $140. I wasn’t looking for one but felt that I had to pick it up at that price. Now, I am sitting here trying to figure out what to do with it. This is ALWAYS a good place for conversation on stuff like that. I was hoping for some recipes and ideas of things that I can do on this smoker. https://heygrillhey.com/smoked-pulled-beef/ Oh yeah. Edited February 27, 2019 by Joe in Winslow 1
The Senator Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I saw a Char Broil electric smoker on clearance the other day for $140. I wasn’t looking for one but felt that I had to pick it up at that price. Now, I am sitting here trying to figure out what to do with it. This is ALWAYS a good place for conversation on stuff like that. I was hoping for some recipes and ideas of things that I can do on this smoker. This guy smokes everything, from brisket to creme brûlée... https://www.google.com/search?q=steven+raichlen&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari . 1
apuszczalowski Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 I have a Char Broil Grill and their Oil Less Deep Fryer/Smoker. I have used the grill for years, its 'Tru Infrared'? Basically the burners are located under a pan that's supposed to radiate the heat better and prevent flare ups and keep food juicier. I haven't tried the 'Deep Fryer/smoker' yet, it's still in the box in my shed, plan to break it out this year and try it. In the fall I also bought a small smoker box for my grill that I havent tried yet, not sure how it will work not having the flame under the pan with the smoke box. I did read some people saying that with this grill you dont need the box for the wood chips Nd can just put them right on the pan
Misterbluesky Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I saw a Char Broil electric smoker on clearance the other day for $140. I wasn’t looking for one but felt that I had to pick it up at that price. Now, I am sitting here trying to figure out what to do with it. This is ALWAYS a good place for conversation on stuff like that. I was hoping for some recipes and ideas of things that I can do on this smoker. Metry Brah,you live on a massive oyster bed...some yankee on here mentioned bacon/belly..great mix.My bud in Mississippi,who is no Chef Paul,gets those large circular crackers from wheat (Pensacola)..cream cheese,little lemon lime juice in the shell..crumble the bacon on top.The oysters only need 30 -40 minutes. 1
Just Joshin' Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 An electric smoker is like a first bike with training wheels. If you get the bug you will want to move onto other types of smokers. Start with a pork butt and a store bought rub. Unless you leave too short/long almost impossible to ruin. Get a good book with recipes and techniques. I tell people to start with the Dinosaur BBQ book. Enjoy the new hobby. Like anything, you will get out of it what you put into it.
plenzmd1 Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 13 hours ago, CountryCletus said: If you want the best bacon you’ve ever eaten, make it yourself from pork belly!!! Ya know , I tried bacon twice , both Rachlin recipes. One was awful, granted it was a pastrami bacon. So bad we ended up frying the stuff at the opener few years ago. Nothing sucks fried. One was regular bacon. Ended up way to salty. Froze that batch and just use for lardons. So if you got one , post it up! I have the juniper , brining salt etc still all here. BTW @Kirby Jackson, I saw someone suggest Raichlin, and he is great. He has had a few shows on PBS. Only thing is usually lots of ingredients , many not neccasily in your pantry. My my suggestion is like poke around here https://amazingribs.com/ as in most things, the easier the better. Just keep that water pan filled! Only other advice I would give is for larger pieces like pork shoulder remember smoke is only needed for 3-4 hours, not the entire cook. 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 I want to buy this electric smoker LOL , 1
Gugny Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Preface: No injuries in this fire, but it is sad that it's a family-run business of 30+ years .... Meatland - in Broadalbin, NY - caught fire last night. Now THAT's a big smoker. https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/multiple-crews-respond-to-fire-at-meatland-in-broadalbin/1815495175
CountryCletus Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 6 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Ya know , I tried bacon twice , both Rachlin recipes. One was awful, granted it was a pastrami bacon. So bad we ended up frying the stuff at the opener few years ago. Nothing sucks fried. One was regular bacon. Ended up way to salty. Froze that batch and just use for lardons. So if you got one , post it up! I have the juniper , brining salt etc still all here. BTW @Kirby Jackson, I saw someone suggest Raichlin, and he is great. He has had a few shows on PBS. Only thing is usually lots of ingredients , many not neccasily in your pantry. My my suggestion is like poke around here https://amazingribs.com/ as in most things, the easier the better. Just keep that water pan filled! Only other advice I would give is for larger pieces like pork shoulder remember smoke is only needed for 3-4 hours, not the entire cook. If a recipe is good, but heavy on the salt, soak in cold water (switching out every 20 minutes) for an hour I have a great maple/espresso recipe! Just have to find it. 1
JohnC Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 22 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I saw a Char Broil electric smoker on clearance the other day for $140. I wasn’t looking for one but felt that I had to pick it up at that price. Now, I am sitting here trying to figure out what to do with it. This is ALWAYS a good place for conversation on stuff like that. I was hoping for some recipes and ideas of things that I can do on this smoker. You recently bought a house and now you are on a journey to domestication. If you admit to wearing an apron when prancing around in the kitchen you will be declared an irredeemable.
Gugny Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, CountryCletus said: If a recipe is good, but heavy on the salt, soak in cold water (switching out every 20 minutes) for an hour I have a great maple/espresso recipe! Just have to find it. This is one thing I learnt the hard (expensive) way. Easy on the salt in the rub!!!!
Jauronimo Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Gugny said: This is one thing I learnt the hard (expensive) way. Easy on the salt in the rub!!!! Kosher salt in the rub and its hard to overdo. Get that iodized crap out of your house you silly goy! 2
Gugny Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Kosher salt in the rub and its hard to overdo. Get that iodized crap out of your house you silly goy! The time I overdid it, it was with Kosher. I have ZERO iodized salt en me casa.
CountryCletus Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Gug is such a Jew, everything in his house is kosher... or stolen from a neighbor...
Cripple Creek Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Gugny said: The time I overdid it, it was with Kosher. Oy, such a narish kleyne meydl.
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Get Ray Lampe's Big Time BBQ book. So many outstanding recipes and rubs. https://www.amazon.com/Dr-BBQs-Big-Time-Barbecue-Cookbook/dp/0312339798
boater Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 I want a smoker! I have a pressure cooker. I start my ribs in the pressure cooker then finish them in the oven. They are great, but I'm sure finishing them in a smoker would be even better. I'd especially like a Traeger brand pellet smoker. I've had the chance to eat a roast from a Traeger and it was fantastic.
Gugny Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, boater said: I want a smoker! I have a pressure cooker. I start my ribs in the pressure cooker then finish them in the oven. They are great, but I'm sure finishing them in a smoker would be even better. I'd especially like a Traeger brand pellet smoker. I've had the chance to eat a roast from a Traeger and it was fantastic. I have an electric smoker (love it). Have been thinking about a Traeger. I usually make these kinds of decisions very quickly. I'm taking my time with this one.
Cripple Creek Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, boater said: I want a smoker! I have a pressure cooker. I start my ribs in the pressure cooker then finish them in the oven. They are great, but I'm sure finishing them in a smoker would be even better. I'd especially like a Traeger brand pellet smoker. I've had the chance to eat a roast from a Traeger and it was fantastic. I don’t know whether you’d want to pressure cook the ribs and then smoke. Part of the beauty is the time involved. You also need time for the smoke to do its thing.
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