Smokers / Grills
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Lanx
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it recently just went to 49bucks, usually it hovers at 29.99, maybe check every so often if you want to buy in bulk from amazon
(it burst to 49bucks at the end of nov and end of dec for obvious reasons)
Gravel
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Got the smoker Tuesday and did the burn off that evening. Smoked a pork butt yesterday. It definitely burns through a LOT of pellets. Seems like a very expensive way to smoke compared to the electric one. I actually ran out and didn't realize, which set my cook back by at least an hour I'd guess (more about that below).
That said, the temperature control was awesome (as well as having built in probes so I don't have to buy a separate one; sold my own one with the smoker in CA). Unfortunately the wireless for it only works on a 2.5Ghz band, and my router defaults everything to the 5Ghz. So I need to get around to disabling it to setup the wireless, and then reenable the 5Ghz band. That way I would've known when the smoker temp dropped from running out of pellets.
Overall it was a lot less fuss than an electric one (where I had to load more wood every 30ish min).
I doubt anyone really posts pictures here, but fuck it. My cook went really long as I actually had two stalls (and didn't crutch it) for the first time ever, a normal one at 160ish, and a second at 180ish. It actually never even got to 195 and my sub-8 lb butt was like 14 hours in so I said fuck it and called it done. Was cooking at 250 until the 2nd stall when I jacked it up to 275. 14 hours for that much meat is WAY too long, so I'm not sure what the deal was. Especially since it ended up tender like it was at 200-205.
I also did a much more significant bark than normal. Not sure why I did it, but it made pulling around the bark super hard. But the flavor was superb. The smoke ring on the pork was also super prominent. Overall it's some good shit.
nice nice.
looks delicious
what was the temp out when you started the cook? if it was cold then that is why it burned more pellets.
one thing you can get to help with that is a welders blanket to lay over the grill to add some insulation.
and get some strong magnets to hold it in place for when you open the cover.
looks delicious
what was the temp out when you started the cook? if it was cold then that is why it burned more pellets.
one thing you can get to help with that is a welders blanket to lay over the grill to add some insulation.
and get some strong magnets to hold it in place for when you open the cover.
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when i wrap my brisket in butcher paper i just put it in the oven afterwards
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Kiroy
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Also, don't buy expensive pellets unless you're really doing a special cook and want the highest quality. I almost only use these pellets:
17 bucks for 40 lbs, hard to beat.
17 bucks for 40 lbs, hard to beat.
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Gravel
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I didn't fill the hopper all the way, and then didn't realize how quickly it'd chew through them. It's my fault, but at the same time, I probably used a good 15 pounds of pellets.
Even with my cheap bag from Sam's, that's still like $5-6 in pellets for a single pork butt.
Even with my cheap bag from Sam's, that's still like $5-6 in pellets for a single pork butt.
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15lbs is about right for a burn off into a 14 hour pork butt. 5-6 isn't much. 14 hours of your oven at that temp would be a couple bucks on your power bill. 14 hours in a traditional smoker would be a few bucks of hardwood and/or your labor to cut/dry the wood.
Pellet isn't a premium way to cook, it's maybe slightly above on par for other cooking methods. Remember, a rack of ribs at any good bbq place will cost you an arm and a leg.
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Yeah, if you're gonna smoke, you gotta fill that thing up.
This is starting to be a problem with my meat bill....
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Interesting.
My 20 yr old son discovered brisket while at college and has requested I make kc style while he is home for break in 2 weeks. I have never done brisket. Mostly cuz wife will not eat it. But I ordered a 9lb American wagyu brisket for the attempt. Will update when it is time to cook it. Either the 12th or 19th.
My 20 yr old son discovered brisket while at college and has requested I make kc style while he is home for break in 2 weeks. I have never done brisket. Mostly cuz wife will not eat it. But I ordered a 9lb American wagyu brisket for the attempt. Will update when it is time to cook it. Either the 12th or 19th.
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2 tips I wish I had the first time I cooked brisket...
1) Use the crutch
2) Plan on it being ready a good 3 hours before you plan to eat. Maybe 4. Have a cooler ready to put it in straight out of the smoker and put a blanket over it. Don't take it out until you're ready to slice and eat. Even if it's done early don't worry. I left a brisket in the cooler for 10 hours once and it was fine.
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yea was planning on ~2hr in the cooler.
edit: i showed my wife a pict of a brisket..."too fatty" so for her i will make ribs while the rest of us do brisket (provided it comes out good)
yea was planning on ~2hr in the cooler.
edit: i showed my wife a pict of a brisket..."too fatty" so for her i will make ribs while the rest of us do brisket (provided it comes out good)
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What's the current consensus on best smoker? Considerations are south Florida so it's hot and humid here. Looking to fit like 2 racks of ribs.
Anything I should after I get it? Thoughts on things I should try making on it first to get used to it?
Also I've seen you guys talk about wireless thermometers, feelings on them?
Anything I should after I get it? Thoughts on things I should try making on it first to get used to it?
Also I've seen you guys talk about wireless thermometers, feelings on them?
Best smoker is opinion time.
Do you want pellet, wood, charcoal, or elec.
Do you want a dedicated smoker or grill/smoker, or a big green egg kamado type that can do both with ease
And finally, budget.
Under 200 probably Weber kettle charcoal
Aftrrr that there are hundreds of options.
Amazingribs.com and look at their reviews.
Thermoworks for a thermometer
Do you want pellet, wood, charcoal, or elec.
Do you want a dedicated smoker or grill/smoker, or a big green egg kamado type that can do both with ease
And finally, budget.
Under 200 probably Weber kettle charcoal
Aftrrr that there are hundreds of options.
Amazingribs.com and look at their reviews.
Thermoworks for a thermometer
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