Bad324 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 So with football season coming quick, it is my prime entertaining season. Lately I have been thinking about picking up a smoker and experimenting around with doing ribs and pulled pork and all that good stuff. Figured I would post up to get advice or opinions from others here that may be in to this as well. Gonna do some reading but looking like I might pick up a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Picked up a cheap one at Lowes last year. Does pretty awesome. Charcoal though, I've heard it's harder to smoke with charcoal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Big green egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I only use Charcoal. I also use a lot of wood chips for smoking. My favorite grill is this little tool box charcoal grill I bought from Summit Racing. I also use a large square grill with wheels from Walmart. Its ok but I'd rather a round Webber (will be getting one when I find a good deal). Ribs I cheat, I cook them in the oven the day before. I place them on a cookie sheet with some water in the bottom and plenty of spices & herbs then cover with foil. I cook them for somewhere around 3 hours. If its a gas oven I put it on 300 if electric around 280. When I pull them out I usually cut them in 1/3 sauce em up and put them in the fridge for the next day. The next day I put them on charcoal with some wood chips. Lots of sauce and when I see they are charring I pull them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Big green egg+1 My neighbors dad has one of those he makes the most ribs i have ever had. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 +1 My neighbors dad has one of those he makes the most ribs i have ever had. Period.I'd like one of those but arent they $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I only use Charcoal. I also use a lot of wood chips for smoking. My favorite grill is this little tool box charcoal grill I bought from Summit Racing. I also use a large square grill with wheels from Walmart. Its ok but I'd rather a round Webber (will be getting one when I find a good deal). Ribs I cheat, I cook them in the oven the day before. I place them on a cookie sheet with some water in the bottom and plenty of spices & herbs then cover with foil. I cook them for somewhere around 3 hours. If its a gas oven I put it on 300 if electric around 280. When I pull them out I usually cut them in 1/3 sauce em up and put them in the fridge for the next day. The next day I put them on charcoal with some wood chips. Lots of sauce and when I see they are charring I pull them off.http://www.aimtofind.com/weber-18-5-inch-smokey-mountain-cooker-pn-721001-2010-model.html?a_aid=googlebase&a_bid=9ad459c7&gdftrk=gdfV21157_a_7c375_a_7c1045_a_7c721001this is the best deal I've seen so far. Considering ordering it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.aimtofind.com/weber-18-5-inch-smokey-mountain-cooker-pn-721001-2010-model.html?a_aid=googlebase&a_bid=9ad459c7&gdftrk=gdfV21157_a_7c375_a_7c1045_a_7c721001this is the best deal I've seen so far. Considering ordering it this weekendThats very tempting.... Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redracer95 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 my brother has built a couple different smokers. the burnt ends(brisket) that he does up is awesome. try a search over at smokingmeatsforum.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SnOmAn| Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 My dad has a smoker and is amazing at it. I might have to invest in a small one to mess with this year too.... Man I'm starving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I've heard misquite is the best wood to use. But I don't think you can get any up here. Cherry wood is second best. If you want some cherry I can hook you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I picked up an electric Brinkmann at Home Depot two weeks ago. $69 and super easy. Bought ribs at Sams (3 full racks for about $25), and have been experimenting. Happy with the smoker, but for the third rack I marinated them overnight in the fridge (good recipes at allrecipes.com and of course food network) then covered them and cooked them in the oven for 3-4 hours at 220. Then put them on the grill for about 30 minutes, with some bbq sauce on them and let them crisp up a little. I'm NOT a cooker, but was VERY happy with the way they turned out. The smoker really does get the "smokey" flavor into the meat, in the early stages of the cooking. In short, for ease and volume (you can put at least three slabs on the smoker, and maybe more. It has two racks), I highly recommend the electric Brinkmann. Check the reviews of it online. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfd37buckeye Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I usually do picnic shoulder or pork butt to do pulled pork. For it to be done properly it takes 1 1/2 hours per pound. The bone in works the best, when it is done you can grab the bone and the meat just falls apart. I make my own rub, and there is no set recipe. Brown sugar is the base, paprika, cumin, salt pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper. The brown sugar caramelizes over the cooking process, and gives it a nice crust and crunch, not to mention a really nice smoke ring. Sauce can be added by the consumer, personally I believe if it is done right, it needs no sauce. I only use charcoal and wood chips, anything else is cheating. I have done tons of ribs, pulled pork, leg and thigh quarters, pork loins, turkey breast and whole chickens on mine, and it is the best way to prepare picnic food. Cherry and apple are what I use the most. Wal mart has mesquite pre packaged, and it is ok, just needs to soak a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 You have to smoke with wood. Its not smoking..nor is it as good to smoke without using a good wood.Being from Texas, we use mesquite or hickory. Ive also used apple wood.Ive heard good things about the Weber. But theyre also easy to make if you know how to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Browsing Craigslist i stumbled upon this.http://dayton.craigslist.org/bar/1882762396.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 You have to smoke with wood. Its not smoking..nor is it as good to smoke without using a good wood.Being from Texas, we use mesquite or hickory. Ive also used apple wood.Ive heard good things about the Weber. But theyre also easy to make if you know how to weld.Normally use mesquite or hichory but while cutting up an apple tree today, I was thinking how good it wood be to smoke with apple wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I use ash. Gives it a classic flavor. Applewood and hickory are also well choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 finally ordered a smoker...can't wait to get it and start experimenting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpone605 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 finally ordered a smoker...can't wait to get it and start cooking a bunch of food for people from ohio-ridersI fixed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I fixed it for you.Lucky for you guys the plan is every Browns away game (and select home games) I'll be hosting my Football Sunday Funday. Thus I will probably open it up to OR but will probably BYOB and BYOM(eat) Or if we have a bunch of NEO Buckeye fans I'll start having Buckeye parties. Right now I don't because most of my friends don't care about OSU like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I use a standard weber grill when making/smoking ribs. I usually use apple wood. I use this website as my bible when cooking or setup. Lots of different recipes, techniques, etc..http://www.amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/charcoal_grill_setup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 http://www.brinkmann.net/products/outdoor_cooking/charcoal_smokers_and_grills/details.aspx?item=852-7006-0I bought that one from Home Depot about a month ago. It had some great reviews online and works great. I paid 39.00 bucks for it. I smoked some ribs in it and they turned out pretty good. I am going to try some pulled pork when I get back from vacation. I used cowboy lump hardwood charcoal and hickory pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 welp its that time of year again!Doing shredded beef and chicken this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I see you started this thread a couple years ago? What did you end up getting for a smoker? This site used to have some great info and recipes, too. It seems to be under reconstruction...http://www.webernation.com/So, you could use this one for now. http://www.weber.com/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I picked up a Weber Smoky Mountain 18.5" shortly after I made this thread. Definitely been an awesome learning experience and art form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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