I've been wanting to get a smoker for a while now. I like the idea of a wood heated one, but I have used a friends in the past and it is an all day event to babysit his smoker while it cooks. The electric smokers seem to be more trouble free and that means I will use it much more.
At first I was drawn to the Digital 4, but with the price on the Original from Cabela's I don't think I can pass it up. I can add the PID later if needed. I have seen people comment the digital smoker has temp swings of up to 20 deg I think, how bad is the original?
If you are considering a PID in the future, I think the original will do the job very nicely. Both digital and non digital are subject to the same degree of temp swings from what I have read. I just purchased a digital about 2 months ago, but just purchased a dual pid for better control doing smoked salmon. Temp swings not as critical for normal beef and pork recipes from what I understand. Had I known at the start, I would have gone with the original. A lot of great people much more versed than me can provide you more information based on experience. Mine is primarily from reading at this point. Enjoy and welcome
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I think that's a great plan. At the cabelas price you could add a PID later if you want an still be under the digital price point and have tighter temp control.
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i have the original 4 rack have had it for 8 years now and really enjoy it, though over the years i have done a few mods to it , still a good unit and im sure you will enjoy a 4 rack none the less
Other than a bigger cabinet i see no advantage to the digital. Still needs a pid to hold temps. I ordered the 4 rack and pid at the same time. Because i do alot of sausages like trail bologna and salami and things. And in my opinion the swing is way to much for what i need. Thats the reason i sold the propane and bought the bradley. Ive also bought more racks so i can have as many as 12 fore some things. I added my maverick 732 and those three things makes my life a lot easier.
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I saw in Bradley's Facebook page they were going to have a sale, so I waited to see what it was going to be before I ordered. It was not on the smokers so I just placed my order with Cabelas. I found a code for another $20 off. I can't wait for it to get here. What are some recommended items to try smoking first? What pucks should I get?
IMO Pork butt or spare ribs. Hickory an apple... Little whiskey oak maybe? All personal preference...
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first smoke recommendations ribs, pork, tri tip
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Picked up some hickory pucks this weekend along with a Maverick ET-732. I have a 1/4 of a steer I bought that should be ready any day now. I wish Cabelas would get my smoker shipped.
Welcome - I have the same unit - got it for Christmas and just love it!
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Can't wait to put some ribs on in the morning.
hows it going guys sorry don't mind me I'm newbie on here didn't mean to jump into the conversation i got lost trying to figure out how to post but i have a quick question i was gonna order OBS myself again dont mind if this is a dumb question but i notice there were 2 OBS one had a smoke design on the front door while the other was just plain black which when would be best to buy? any help is greatly appreciated
the one with the smoke on the door is the newer one with some improvements over the older one. However, if you can get a better price on the original version, I don't think the differences are worth that much. But I will let others jump in.
The one with the smoke design on the door is the newest latest model of the other one without the smoke design. I would buy the newer model. Several upgrades made to it.
Quote from: KyNola on January 09, 2013, 05:41:32 PM
The one with the smoke design on the door is the newest latest model of the other one without the smoke design. I would buy the newer model. Several upgrades made to it.
Not sure on prices elsewhere but Amazon has the original for $263 and the new version for $446. Is the new version worth $200 or even $100 more?
According to the web site, the changes are:
New Stainless Steel Interior.
New Rack supports keep racks from tipping over when pulled out.
Heat control moved to Smoke Generator which will eliminate moisture damage to switch.
Improved Front Face Plate.
Improved Electronic components.
Extra large front feet for added support and stability.
Generator has removable side panel for ease of cleaning and preventative maintenance.
Most of these seemed pretty importtant to me so I went with the new one. Of course I got a much better deal than $446. I think mine was under $270 shipped to my door.
then I would go with the new version
right on guys i appreciate the input im used to smoking with misquite and fire so this will be my first run with this electric. the only pain in the a$$ part is shipping i guess someone has to swim it over with a nice shipping charge. i was gonna get the 6 rack dbs but it seem like the 4 rack is better since they have the same heating element as the 6 as far as heat swings, it seems like everyone had the same answer and idea running with the OBS and a PID. i guess im gonna take a shot with the 4 rack OBS running a PID. im just mainly smoking octopus.
Welcome to the forum Bambooman. If you only do octopus, you're gonna miss out on a whole lot of other great stuff you can smoke in your new Bradley. ;D
I'd love a good recipe for octopus!
well the only reason ive been doing octopus its more for buisness its in demand and so is seafood in general this will be my first time smoking with an electric smoker ive only used regular fire. i have a big smoker 6.5ft by 4ft roughly maybe a tad smaller but i have to weld my fire box back on it needed adjustments. the one ive been using now is cr*p. so it was either make another one from scratch or try a bradley out so im gonna take a shot at this. ive smoked wild boar, ribs and turkey. i fish and dive so i catch all my octopus and marinate it and smoke it the people love it. it sells about $32 per lb. but its to much work with my other dumb smoker just tryna cut down on wasted time. yah ill message you the recipe.
again guys i appreciate the kind words and whatever help. my opinion smoking is an art if its fabricating and modifying down to details of heat swings and cook times but when the product comes out no one will be grumbling about food..lol again grouper ill shoot you a recipe if not when i make a good batch ill send a sample over...lol