I finally gave up on my smoker and decided to get a new smoker. I went with a bigger model but less tech. Yes, its a cheater electric smoker. My 3rd one. I need more space to cook, I don't need help getting my smoke and temp right. :-)
I've also never used injection for flavor except for pork butt or other big cuts of meat. I decided to give it a try. I developed my own injection. Basically like the other recipes you have out on the internet but I'm putting the rub in the injection and using sirracchi.
Full results not in yet but my son and I think its the best sausage we have ever had.
No sauce. Marinated the meat overnight. Injected the meat. Slow cooked the ribs and chicken. Baste it with a combo of butter and apple juice. Using a combination of Apple, Mesquite, Cherry and Hickory wood.
Originally Posted by Dinny Bossa Nova:
About how many dollars' worth of pellets does it take to smoke a whole brisket? I have never used a pellet smoker. Got nothing against 'em.
I"m a confirmed Weber man. Worn out many a grill of theirs.
The first smoker I ever bought was a cheapie end-of-season Home Depot special. Ruined a pasture full of brisket being unable to control the fire.
Bought the 22" WSM. Did the gaskets and steel door/latch mods. And a Maverick wireless thermometer.
I swear. It's like rolling a Yahtzee every time all the time.
No desire to enter competitions, but I got a personal blue ribbon from Bob Dole. He said it was the best brisket he ever had.
No fair harshing my mellow by telling me he says that to all the girls.
If they come out with a smoker that will tell me EXACTLY how long the stall will be of the brisket once I place it on the cooking grate, I will have found the replacement of my WSM.
But the parting, I can assure you, will be extremely emotional. I can't stand to see a grown Dinny cry.
Dinny
I buy 40 lbs. For about $35. At smoke temps, I think it runs around 1/2 lb. pellets/hour. [Reply]
Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.:
I tell you what, I love my Masterbuilt electric with the cold smoker attachment. Did the best brisket ever over the weekend. No muss, no fuss.
I had a Bradley puck that I hated. Used it a few times as a cold chamber with a pellet maze. [Reply]
Originally Posted by tooge:
This one is double walled and therefore holds temp better than Traeger, Rec Tec, Pit Boss. I don't have it but I will soon.
Originally Posted by srvy:
Brickseek inventory checker is a bit frustrating but you do see when the prices closeout. That on walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowes and how they track inventory though along with employees that will hide the close out product untill it rock bottom price and purchase.
I'm lazy as hell when it comes to checking things daily [Reply]
Originally Posted by tooge:
This one is double walled and therefore holds temp better than Traeger, Rec Tec, Pit Boss. I don't have it but I will soon.
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
When Franklin's BBQ become famous, I tried his just salt and pepper rub.
I'm using a electric smoker, so its not an apples to apples comparison. But, I'm no rookie. I've been smoking meat for 30+ years. Results were okay. So, I tried it again following some prep guidelines he posted online. Didn't really improve the taste.
Matter of fact, the over the counter rub from Costco "Butt Rub" that I gave a shot was better than just salt and pepper. Still like my own rub though.
I think I'm going to use the Big Bad Beef Rub from Amazing Ribs. Sounds tasty [Reply]
