Any Smokers out there?

[Mister Sin]

Not the nicotine or devils lettuce kind. The meat smoking. I recently got a pellet grill/smoker and have been wanting to get more into the smoking. If anyone here is willing to share some secrets and info with me, I would be greatly appreciative. Just send me a PM if u dont wanna do it here. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Ther are quite a few of us in here

 

[NJRamsFan]

I just got this beauty @Juggs

 

[Psycho_X]

I think this will be my new obsession once I am able to find a new house and move in this ridiculous market. So will watch this thread myself for future endeavors.

 

[AvengerRam]

53+ years...still have never smoked anything.

 

[Mister Sin]

View attachment 45016I just got this beauty @Juggs

You get that from Home Depot? I saw them online there.

 

[NJRamsFan]

You get that from Home Depot? I saw them online there.

I bought it straight from Traeger. Whenever I make bigger purchases I like to go straight to the source.

 

[Dodgersrf]

If you haven't used a pellet grill before, you may find that not all pellets are equal.
Some use Oak as the wood and flavored oils.
Smoking with Oak is fine, but I prefer the pellets that contain the actual wood that I want to smoke with.

GMC and Lumberjack are good pellets imo.
I also have used and enjoy Cookingpellets.com. The Hickory, cherry, apple and maple blend is very good and very popular.

 

[Dodgersrf]

@RamFan503 is a professional BTW.
He does this for a living.

I'm just a weekend warrior. But I do use both, a pellet grill and an offset smoker.

 

[RamFan503]

If you haven't used a pellet grill before, you may find that not all pellets are equal.
Some use Oak as the wood and flavored oils.
Smoking with Oak is fine, but I prefer the pellets that contain the actual wood that I want to smoke with.

GMC and Lumberjack are good pellets imo.
I also have used and enjoy Cookingpellets.com. The Hickory, cherry, apple and maple blend is very good and very popular.

Yep. Most pellets are 80% alder or other "hardwood" and 20% whatever wood is on the label. it generally means you might get subtle differences, but mostly, you're smoking with alder. I actually use alder for salmon so I don't mind the flavor so much. But if I want Hickory smoke, I want HICKORY smoke.

I don't have a pellet smoker but I do use them to bump up the smoke level on occasion.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Yep. Most pellets are 80% alder or other "hardwood" and 20% whatever wood is on the label. it generally means you might get subtle differences, but mostly, you're smoking with alder. I actually use alder for salmon so I don't mind the flavor so much. But if I want Hickory smoke, I want HICKORY smoke.

I don't have a pellet smoker but I do use them to bump up the smoke level on occasion.

Those smoke cylinders are great for supplementing on short smokes. They burn extremely clean, with quality smoke.

I think most people confuse "over smoked" with "bad smoke"

I have had bbq with bad smoke. It's not good. And this is from guys that considered themselves pros.
They suffocate their fires to keep Temps down and blast their meat with grey soot.

 

[RamFan503]

Those smoke cylinders are great for supplementing on short smokes. They burn extremely clean, with quality smoke.

I think most people confuse "over smoked" with "bad smoke"

I have had bbq with bad smoke. It's not good. And this is from guys that considered themselves pros.
They suffocate their fires to keep Temps down and blast their meat with grey soot.

Good point.

 

[snackdaddy]

 

[nighttrain]

53+ years...still have never smoked anything.

73 years and I've smoked a lot of grass, that count?
train

 

[RhodyRams]

I have a Traeger also, but didn't drop the same coinage @NJRamsFan did..

Love mine and use it for everything......hit @RamFan503 up for a rub or 2 , just don't ask for a happy ending

 

[Mister Sin]

@RamFan503 is a professional BTW.
He does this for a living.

I'm just a weekend warrior. But I do use both, a pellet grill and an offset smoker.

Lol I asked him for some advise. He told me to buy a cookbook. Lol he isnt giving up any pro tips. Lol youtube, pinterest and you guys. I'm gonna be the destination by friends and family soon. Ima get this shit down.

 

[Mister Sin]

I bought a PitBoss 700. It's not as fancy as the traeger. But it's not as expensive either. Lol

 

[Ramlock]

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I use the Weber Smokey Mountain bullet smoker 18”

Stick and charcoal burner. Great smoker.

cook anything from brisket to ribs...backyard cook only, about 2-3 times a month.

got an 8 lb. brisket in the fridge, ready to go.

 

[Selassie I]

The 1st important rule is to Know Your Smoker. The only way to do that is with practice, and that's part of the fun/journey. Pay attention to the little things... take notes. Even people who have the exact same smoker as you will discover differences... so imagine the differences in between different makes and models.

Most recipes for smoking will give you basic cook Times and Temps. These are the most important things to learn about your smoker... because these recipes are usually just giving you a basic guideline. Your smoker may have hotspots or coolspots and you'll need to make the proper adjustments to Times and Temps as a result.

I have a Big Green Egg... so I use real wood and lump charcoal. But I've learned not to skimp on those. The better the fire... usually means a better cook and taste. Applewood is my favorite.

 

[dieterbrock]

53+ years...still have never smoked anything.