Does anyone do any smoking either competition or otherwise? I just bought an entry level pit that I am excited to start using.
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I do it as a weekend hobby. Built my own reverse flow 80 gallon hybrid patio model out of an old air compressor tank, scrap metal, and a sheet of 1/4" plate. An older pic of mine, I've changed out the chimney pipe, and added an actual exhaust out the roof for it since.
I like smoking.. I love smoking brisket but use a propane smoker because it takes so long. Chicken quarters are good and pretty easy plus cheap to experiment with. Good luck!
Never used a smoker before. Being from Cali I was spoiled with being able to cook meat over red oak firewood. IMO there is nothing better than tri-tip over red oak but that's just me.
Wished I oculd find a tri-tip down here, we get sirloin tip which is the other end of the sirloin. It's a much larger cut than tri-tip, but still smokes NICELY! Chicken leg quarters is one of my staple foods. 3 hours at 220-225 and you got some GOOD eats. Briskets are difficult, but the 10-12 hours is worth it in the end.
I might as well get the brand revelry going, I have looking at Kamado style grills/smokers, what brand are you guys running or should I just spend the money on truck parts:roflmao:. I have been using a Char-Giller Akorn but its about to give up after 3 years of hard use.
Thats awesome! I wanted to make my own but my tiny MIG welder wont handle it.I do it as a weekend hobby. Built my own reverse flow 80 gallon hybrid patio model out of an old air compressor tank, scrap metal, and a sheet of 1/4" plate. An older pic of mine, I've changed out the chimney pipe, and added an actual exhaust out the roof for it since.
This is the one I bought. Its made from heavy gauge steel and it is fully welded. Already has a baffle between the fire box and the cooking chamber. I will have to seal the firebox and cooking chamber lids but thats pretty simple. I plan on seasoning it this week and after that its ready to go!
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/old-country-bbq-pits-pecos-coal-smoker?repChildCatid=311402
BTW I heard the Kamado smoker/grills are so awesome its like cheating! IMO you get a better value than the Big Green Egg. Then again, I dont know the differences.
I have a XL green egg. Could not be more happier with it. Can grill at 600 and turn around and do a low and slow cook.
I do not, but you can send me samples to taste test. 
I do know a couple guys who compete, though. Their team usually does pretty well.
I do know a couple guys who compete, though. Their team usually does pretty well.
Yeah my uncle swears by those things. They are too rich for my blood! From what I have heard they are very much worth the money though. I had a friend that knocked one over, that would suck to reimburse someone for!
Word. Just picked up a fatty prime tri tip from Costco that I'm gonna cook over a wood fire next weekend
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/santa_maria_style_tri_tip/
Used this recipe last time I did one & it's the real deal. Might just cook it tonight...
New they they have a lifetime warranty to original buyer. I bought mine used on craigslist. They come up cheap all the time. I think its hard yo beat cooking with actual wood.
I'm from Santa Maria, didn't think anyone would know where that was but cooking tri-tip over wood was literally invented there. The "Santa Maria style" rub is just Suzy Q seasoning for the most part. Obviously I can't give away my secret recipe
The "Santa Maria style" rub is just Suzy Q seasoning for the most part. Obviously I can't give away my secret recipe
That's good to know. But I feel fancy making it myself. Plus measuring everything out & mixing it up in a bowl adds another 2 beers or so to my BBQ time
Bonus...turns out my wife bought a smaller on also. Cooking this baby tonight
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I have. They are super nice and really easy to use. I went with a traditional wood burner for the sport of it!
Been wanting to get a smoker for over a year. I never can decide what I want. Parts of me wants the easy set-it-and-forget-it electric smoker. I'd most likely use that the most. The alternative would be a charcoal smoker that I could also grill on. Almost pulled the trigger on an el cheapo today at Walmart just to see if I'd enjoy smoking.
I few guys that follow me on Instagram know I enjoy cooking, especially grilling, so I think I'll enjoy smoking too but honestly can't see ever spending 10+ hrs babysitting a smoker. Just too much else to do to spend that much time "cooking" and drinking.
I few guys that follow me on Instagram know I enjoy cooking, especially grilling, so I think I'll enjoy smoking too but honestly can't see ever spending 10+ hrs babysitting a smoker. Just too much else to do to spend that much time "cooking" and drinking.
Ehh, I still grill on my $100 Weber..... best grill I have ever owned. If your charcoal smoker is made right they are pretty much set it and forget it when you get them dialed in. The cheap vertical smokers require a lot of baby sitting though.