Sorry for the "Duh" factors in these ones......
When seasning your new DBS, does it matter how much the vents are open? The guide calls for heating it to 150* for an hour with one hour of smoke. Is that enough? I've read on here that the guide that comes with the smoker isn't necessarily the best source, so figured I'd cme to the experts.
TIA,
Smoking Duck
There are no stupid questions. ;)
Ya don't know if you don't ask. ;)
I would leave the vent about 1/2 open or so. You want it to vent the smoke out because it will initially be burning of the various protective oils from the manufacturing process. I don't think the temp is that important but I would set it to 150 to 200 degrees for 1 & 1/2 hours or so. Plus this gives you time to see how everything works, how the smoke generator cycles, etc.
Have fun
Mike
Thanks Mike....ironically, while I was waiting for an answer, I was admiring your setup in your garage. Besides being a connoiseur of the finest freshwater fish (IMO), you are, as my friends down south would say, a dad gum genius. I am going to try and emulate that in my garage this winter. Well done!
Marc
Thanks Marc, I'm blushing! ::)
The garage setup really works well for me. We have long winters and lots of wind here in Saskatchewan so I wanted a setup that would not be effected by it.
Mike
Well, I have mine outside seasoning now as we speak.....the wife wants me to start cooking something like right now. Never thought it would be my wife being more impatient than me with the smoker, but I like it! ;D Gonna season it for approximately 2 hours. Now, gotta send her to the market for a nice 8 lb Boston Butt. Think pulled pork will be my first experiment on Tuesday or Thursday.
Good first smoke choice. Very forgiving. You must have patience as it normally takes some time.
Thanks all! Got the seasoning done.....am I strange or does even the seasoning of a new BDS smell absolutely awesome? Anyways, seasoned it up with Alder and I just sat outside under the porch (unusually warm of around 50* today although it was rainy) with my Lab, Steeler, and drank beer as we both took in the great smell of the alder.
Quote from: Smoking Duck on December 02, 2007, 02:43:32 PM
Anyways, seasoned it up with Alder and I just sat outside under the porch (unusually warm of around 50* today although it was rainy) with my Lab, Steeler, and drank beer as we both took in the great smell of the alder.
Ya gotta love that! It just doesn't get any better! 8)
Mike
Ditto that Walleye. To bad it's sit in the smoke house instead of the porch right now though. I just got the smokers moved to the new winter home. It's not going to be finished until spring but I can keep out of the weather and still smoke this winter. I'll have to get pictures of the work in progress of what Ann refers to as "The Bradley House" :D
Absolutely, pictures pllleeeaaase Pat! ;)
I would love to see the work in progress as I'm sure others would! 8)
Mike
Yes, love to see it...
Hey Smokin Duck....you and the "little woman" are gonna have a great time with this smoker! My husband and I sit outside and drink beer (well I do) he's a whiskey boy.... and just sniff smoke!!! Life is sweet!!! Neighbors often wander over to see what's going on!!! (Gotta love that!!) Have fun...thats what life is about!!! :)
Quote from: La Quinta on December 03, 2007, 08:34:21 PM
Hey Smokin Duck....you and the "little woman" are gonna have a great time with this smoker! My husband and I sit outside and drink beer (well I do) he's a whiskey boy.... and just sniff smoke!!! Life is sweet!!! Neighbors often wander over to see what's going on!!! (Gotta love that!!) Have fun...thats what life is about!!! :)
Ditto on that LaQuinta. Stop to smell the smoke!!! ;D
BTW I keep forgetting to ask you how far from Camarillo are you. I plan to visit one of my brothers late Jan or Feb for a week or two and thought I might drop by and say hello.
Hey LaQuinta,
ever since I was a young 'un, I've loved the smell of burning wood......this has taken that to a whole new level. Not only does the better half like it, the kids love it as well as my Lab, Steeler (although, her whining about wanting some of whatever it is I'm cooking has got to stop; she sounds like my wife looking at Coach and Prada purses ;D). Anyways, alcohol and smoke is now becoming my favorite activity!
OK, another one of the Duh questions:
Say I wanted to smoke some salmon and chicken at the same time but didn't necesarily want the flavors of the two to mix (would you?) how would you go about setting up the smoker to accomplish both tasks at the same time. I figure you could use the same wood for fish and poultry but how do you do it with both items without an interchange of tastes, if that is possible.
TIA!
Marc
Hey Ice...I think from Camarillo it's about a 3-4 hour trip to here...but hell if you're here for a couple of weeks...Come on down!! We'd love to have ya!! The weather here is killer in January/February!! Hope Ann will be with you? We can discuss carats...uh...I mean carrots!! :)
Quote from: La Quinta on December 04, 2007, 03:13:36 PM
Hey Ice...I think from Camarillo it's about a 3-4 hour trip to here...but hell if you're here for a couple of weeks...Come on down!! We'd love to have ya!! The weather here is killer in January/February!! Hope Ann will be with you? We can discuss carats...uh...I mean carrots!! :)
I'll let you know if and when it happens.
My brother is a lieutenant with the CHP so I was thinking of borrowing a squad car. That way I can make it down there in 2 hours instead of 4. :D :D ;)
Just kidding. I don't think Arnold would like that!!!
Quote from: iceman on December 05, 2007, 09:04:14 AM
[ lieutenant with the CHP so I was thinking of borrowing a squad car. That way I can make it down there in 2 hours instead of 4. :D :D ;)
Just kidding. I don't think Arnold would like that!!!
Forget the squad car, have him call up the Astria Helicopter. You'll be there in 20 minutes.
Hey Giz and WCK...maybe you guys could come out then too if Ice can make it?
I planned to even if I didn't get an invite. I would have stood out on the freeway with a mug in my hand. ;D
You gotta know your both (with your lovely wives) will always be invited to our home!!! LETS DO IT!!!!!
Awright. I missed the last one. I'm crashing this one. When is it?
It'll just be me, the wife, the baby, two sets of grandparents, a few aunts and uncles (mine and the baby's), and alll the cousins. And the inlaws. We'll bring some chips. :P
Just kidding. Hope you guys can pull this off. I'm missing the spontenaiety days. Love life now, but that spontenaiety will be missed.
Consigs!!! COME ON DOWN!! You can't miss another one of these!! Last one will be hard to top though!! Wonder what those "east coasters" have going on anyway??? They've gone very quiet....hmmmmm....:)
Quote from: La Quinta on December 07, 2007, 01:23:42 PM
Consigs!!! COME ON DOWN!! You can't miss another one of these!! Last one will be hard to top though!! Wonder what those "east coasters" have going on anyway??? They've gone very quiet....hmmmmm....:)
Last I heard LQ was they were rounding up a wagon train and heading west to see how it's really done! :o ::) :D :D :D
To again nearly quote another member here...
I think I'll be posting on this one from a distance - eating spicy butt and beans - while awaiting the call from the desert.
Assuming the easterners have not yet frozen over or found other excuses to defer 8)
No "posting from a distance" WCK. I know who you're quoting!! You'd better get out here when the time is upon us!! I guess "O" can come too!! :) Anyway, I agree with Ice...They (easters) must be circling the wagons...very sad really...all that seafood, produce, etc. over there on the east coast....oh well...shame....:) :)!!!:)
I am, watching and drinking, at a distance. 8)
Sparkler...
Quote from: Arcs_n_Sparks on December 07, 2007, 10:31:51 PM
I am, watching and drinking, at a distance. 8)
Sparkler...
Sadly i'm watching and drinking from a greater distance (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Gitster59/Tantrum.gif)
Oh well...................one day maybe? (http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Happy/happy-047.gif)
:D :D :D again.