PUCK AVAILABILTY

65elcmo · May 02, 2014, 07:06:55 PM

I read all the reviews and just got a new digital 4 rack.
Don't you think when you buy a smoker that uses its own system of pucks that they would include some to get started?
To make matters worse I can't get pucks. All the web sights say out of stock. The one that didn't I ordered from. Then they sent me an update and said Backordered.
ATTENTION Bradley. What may have been good about your smokers is going down the drain.
I an very disappointed. I have a new smoker with no smoke!!

Habanero Smoker · May 03, 2014, 02:04:47 AM

Hi 65elcmo;

Sorry to welcome you to the forum under such conditions.

The inventory has been low for awhile. If you provide a geographic location, and what flavors you are looking for, I'm sure many could guide you in where you may obtain bisquettes. You may have to settle for the 24 or 48 count packs for awhile.

If you have a Cabelas, Bass Pro, or Gander Mt. nearby give them a call and see if they have any in stock. I was just in a Gander Mt. yesterday, and they had quite a few in stock.

dirtee1 · May 03, 2014, 05:48:43 AM

I just received an order of bisquettes from Yard and Pool, add frogmats to your order as well..you won't regret having them.

65elcmo · May 03, 2014, 08:14:05 AM

Quote from: Habanero Smoker on May 03, 2014, 02:04:47 AM
Hi 65elcmo;

Sorry to welcome you to the forum under such conditions.

The inventory has been low for awhile. If you provide a geographic location, and what flavors you are looking for, I'm sure many could guide you in where you may obtain bisquettes. You may have to settle for the 24 or 48 count packs for awhile.

If you have a Cabelas, Bass Pro, or Gander Mt. nearby give them a call and see if they have any in stock. I was just in a Gander Mt. yesterday, and they had quite a few in stock.

Thanks for the reply. I live in Tucson, Az Not to many outdoor shops around here. We do have a
Sportsmans Warehouse that sells Bradley smokers but guess what. No pucks. Out of stock.
Also as a newbe to smoking is there a guide to what wood to use for what meat? ten different flavors and I don't know what to get.
Thanks for your help, Steve

TedEbear · May 03, 2014, 09:07:05 AM

Quote from: 65elcmo on May 03, 2014, 08:14:05 AM
Also as a newbe to smoking is there a guide to what wood to use for what meat? ten different flavors and I don't know what to get.

This guide may help: Bisquette Flavors

Also, there are all kinds of different flavor bisquettes for sale on places like Amazon if you don't mind ordering online. Some with free shipping for Prime members.

Bradley Bisquettes on Amazon

pensrock · May 03, 2014, 09:43:01 AM

I would check with YardandPool.com or Amazon. Sometimes you can get free shipping at Amazon and Bryan at Yard & Pool will do all he can to help you out.

65elcmo · May 03, 2014, 02:06:42 PM

Thanks for the chart
Found pucks at Meat Processing prod.com One box of 24 of each flavor on the way.
Next learn what to do.

Habanero Smoker · May 04, 2014, 01:35:51 AM

Great!

While you are waiting for the bisquettes, you may want to look through this site, and take a look at the below link which contains many tips and trouble shooting hints;

Bradley FAQ's

also:
Recipe Site

65elcmo · May 04, 2014, 03:14:26 PM

Quote from: 65elcmo on May 03, 2014, 02:06:42 PM
Thanks for the chart
Found pucks at Meat Processing prod.com One box of 24 of each flavor on the way.
Next learn what to do.
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Oak and Pecan Backordered 3 to 4 weeks
They must have a very small production line

Habanero Smoker · May 05, 2014, 01:37:19 AM

Bradley posted that there was a huge fire at one of their main plants, sometime ago. It going to take awhile for them to get back to full production.

65elcmo · May 05, 2014, 05:46:36 PM

Quote from: Habanero Smoker on May 05, 2014, 01:37:19 AM
Bradley posted that there was a huge fire at one of their main plants, sometime ago. It going to take awhile for them to get back to full production.

I guess the smoke smelled good!

CoreyMac · May 06, 2014, 08:54:31 AM

I used to work in a sawmill that made OSB board. It was a daily fight to keep that place from burning down. Wood chips are the worst. You look at them the wrong way and they catch fire.

Corey

65elcmo · May 06, 2014, 09:23:09 AM

What flavor is the most versatile, popular, etc.

tailfeathers · May 06, 2014, 10:07:51 AM

Versatile and popular are largely a matter of personal preference. At one time I very seldom used anything other than hickory, but anymore I lean toward apple and alder for most things, maple for canadian bacon. It depends on how strong you like your smoke flavor. Fruit woods are mildest, then alder, maple, hickory and mesquite in order of strength of smoke flavor. Or so it seems to my sense of taste anyway.

Bryan D · June 26, 2014, 08:17:17 PM

I've been getting mine at Menards