BRADLEY SMOKER | "Taste the Great Outdoors"

Bradley Smokers => The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) => Topic started by: Ballmiester on December 28, 2012, 09:02:30 AM

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Post by: Ballmiester on December 28, 2012, 09:02:30 AM
Wife got me a digital 4 rack for christmas and it is waiting at the garage door and I'm stuck at work any advice for a newbie I already ordered frog mats and bubba pucks can't wait to smoke something
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Post by: beefmann on December 28, 2012, 09:21:04 AM
also add a maverick et 732 thermometer to your tools,

also smoke with the vent  1/2 to wide open at all times, turkey, and chicken wide open all the time, fill the water bowl up with water to catch the pucks, afterwards add a flavored drink, soda, juice, beer or what ever you favorite beverage is .. adds to the flavor of the meat.
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Post by: STLstyle on December 28, 2012, 09:27:28 AM
You better pick up a pork butt or some ribs on your way home!


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Post by: Salmonsmoker on December 28, 2012, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: STLstyle on December 28, 2012, 09:27:28 AM
You better pick up a pork butt or some ribs on your way home!


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Don't forget to buy some larger pants along with the pork butt and ribs. ;)
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Post by: mikecorn.1 on December 28, 2012, 03:53:44 PM
Welcome to the forum! Invest in an instant read thermometer.  Don't worry about the temp swings.


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Post by: RedJada on December 28, 2012, 04:31:52 PM
 You probably wont like that smoker, you should just bail now and send it to me. LOL, just kidding. You'll love that thing! I feel sorry for your wife though, she has no idea what she has done. Lots of good people here willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask, and don't forget the pictures.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Ballmiester on December 28, 2012, 06:09:47 PM
This thing looks great found out it was the Jim Beam version when I opened the outer box pretty cool got home to late to season it but its ready will post a pic soon once I figure out how thanks for the info already
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Post by: SiFumar on December 28, 2012, 11:00:22 PM
Welcome to the forum!  You are getting into a lifestyle that you won't be able to turn back from!  Join in and post pictures of your smokes!  Ask questions...and share what you like.  Remember there are no mistakes here just learning experiences.  We all have "been there and done that"...and it never gets old!
Title: Delivered today
Post by: Silvergrizz on December 29, 2012, 09:30:08 AM
Welcome to the forums, enjoy!

Grizz


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Post by: Ballmiester on December 30, 2012, 07:47:09 AM
Want to season it today just wondering with the temp here being 30 and windy will that be a problem
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Post by: RedJada on December 30, 2012, 08:03:55 AM
Quote from: Ballmiester on December 30, 2012, 07:47:09 AM
Want to season it today just wondering with the temp here being 30 and windy will that be a problem

No problem at all. Go for it! I will be doing a ham shortly and I'm at 26 and a little wind.
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Post by: KyNola on December 30, 2012, 09:13:17 AM
If there is some way you can sort of block the wind from blowing directly over the top of your Bradley, you will be happier.  Wind blowing across the top can suck the heat right out of your smoker.  The air temp won't be much of a factor.  Don't worry about temp swings you may see.  That's normal.

Now, go roll some smoke!
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Post by: pokermeister on December 30, 2012, 10:19:50 PM
I put a foil wrapped brick in the bottom of my Bradley to recover temps faster; and if you change the water bowl to a 9x9 cake pan- both fit perfectly.
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Post by: drunknimortal on December 31, 2012, 04:07:24 AM
Stock up on BBQ sauce and some meat rubs for all the things you are going to be cooking.