Hello,
I would like to introduce myself as I have recently purchased a Bradley Smoker.
My name is Shane and I live in Perth WA.
My first smoke was ok. 4 Ribeyes weighing 500 grams (1.1pounds). I put a rub on them the night before and let them sit in the fridge. The next day I then smoked them for 2 hours, then cooked them until an IT of 150F was reached which took approx 5 hours. A little over cook, but meat was soft. As a result I have bought a thermometer so monitor the IT.
The only issue I have was the smoked flavour. I used he Jim Beam briquettes for 2 hours and the smoke was almost to over powering.
Does any body have any feedback or suggestions for my next attempt.
Thanks
Welcome to the forum from Nebraska. If you want less smoke, try a milder wood like apple or alder.
Hi Sbuise;
Welcome to the forum.
I mainly use oak for beef, and always had good results; so the Jim Beam should have given you good flavor. If they were cut into ribeye steaks, you only need to apply 40 minutes to an hour of smoke. I generally go with 40 minutes. If it was a roast then the 2 hours of smoke should have been used.
welcome aboard,
you did not say if your top vent was open, if it was not always have it open,, on a 1 lb cut of meat it will not need much smoke,, 1 hour max is my feeling, jim beam oak is a mild wood, the only ones that are milder are apple, cherry and maple... thought i feel the length of smoke was too long in your case
hope this helps
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Welcome, The Bradley produces a pretty concentrated smoke compared to other smokers. It is a very clean smoke though because the Bisquettes don't burn passed the charred stage. This keeps all the tars and bad stuff from adding the acrid flavours and carcinogens. You need to get use the intensity of the smoke and adjust your smoke times accordingly. Don't be afraid to ask advice on smoke times someone will help shortly.
Another welcome from Texas.
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and tips. Will be trying again this weekend!!
Welcome aboard