I ordered my unit from Chez Bubba as an early birthday and retirement gift from my wife. Everything I read concerning Kirk and Ann were right on. Excellent folks to deal with. I have never truely smoked before, but while mowing the lawn today, I stuck some chicken strips and legs in the smoker with Apple Wood (seasoned the BS last week) and it turned out perfect. I can not believe how easy it is to use and clean up afterward. I think I'm hooked.
I do have a question - The instruction book said not to use foil, yet the video tape shows a clip of smoking meat loaf and recommends utilizing foil. Any input out there? I am surprised that Bradley is putting out conflicting information on this.
Beginner Smoker in Florida
Wildcat 8)
Hi Wildcat!
Welcome to the forum. Glad to things went well with your first smoke. As far the aluminum foil issue goes check out this link it should explain it pretty well.
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=3930.0
Bubbagump
Congrats on your first smokin'!
Welcome to the forum Wildcat. :)
Thanks for the input bubbagump. It appears to me that if I use just enough foil to simply give a base to place the meat loaf on (say on one of the top 2 racks) there should not be a problem. I could simply get a piece of steel screen to place it on (like window screen). I have been thinking of utilizing screen to smoke and roast nuts on anyway.
Quote from: Wildcat on September 10, 2006, 03:11:37 PM
I do have a question - The instruction book said not to use foil, yet the video tape shows a clip of smoking meat loaf and recommends utilizing foil. Any input out there? I am surprised that Bradley is putting out conflicting information on this.
Welcome to the Wide, Wide World of Bradley. My best suggestion is to read the forum & trust more the information gleaned here than the information that comes with your smoker.
Kirk
Thanks Kirk,
I trusted this forum when I decided to order from you and that turned out great. I will do likewise in other matters as well, especially in the smoking process. That is why I joined the forum and made the inquires that I have so far. It is nice to know that there are still some honest businesses that simply want to make a reasonable profit, be a good neighbor, sincerely care about their clients, and make a difference in the lives of the people they touch like you and Anne do. It also appears that this forum is like a brotherhood (sisterhood) similar to the RVing community. I have found that the RVing community is simply an extended family almost anywhere you go.
Wildcat
Quote from: Wildcat on September 12, 2006, 06:11:04 AMIt also appears that this forum is like a brotherhood (sisterhood) similar to the RVing community.
I couldn't agree with you more. ;)
Quote from: Wildcat on September 12, 2006, 06:11:04 AM
...It is nice to know that there are still some honest businesses that simply want to make a reasonable profit, be a good neighbor, sincerely care about their clients, and make a difference in the lives of the people they touch like you and Anne do. It also appears that this forum is like a brotherhood (sisterhood) similar to the RVing community. I have found that the RVing community is simply an extended family almost anywhere you go.
Wildcat
Nice....well said Wildcat. :)
Bubbagump
Welcome to the forum Wildcat. You might look into the jerky racks that Chez sells on the accessories page (Jerky 4 Rack Set Stock #: BTJERKYRACK "These racks have a 1/2 inch spacing and are non-stick coated for easy food removal and cleanup") They would probably hold your meatloaf (leave it alone Kirk) without the need for foil.
I do meatloaf 2 pounders each .I do the aint your moms meat loaf deal and the loaf is fine on the rack that came with the bs.Nothing squeezes thru.No foil needed i tested it both ways no problems with a mess.Ya gota try that meat loaf recipie its to die for .A real crowd pleaser ;D.
Quote from: iceman on September 12, 2006, 08:41:40 AM
Quote from: Wildcat on September 12, 2006, 06:11:04 AMIt also appears that this forum is like a brotherhood (sisterhood) similar to the RVing community.
I couldn't agree with you more. ;)
I agree, except Ole IceRat likes to give me a hard time... ;)
QuoteI agree, except Ole IceRat likes to give me a hard time... ;)
And like you (and I, and others) don't enjoy doing that too! ;D ;D ;D
Kirk
Thanks for the pointers. I purchased the Jerky racks along with the BS. What is this "Aint your moms meat loaf"? Seems like I saw that somewhere else in these forums. Until the end of this month I still work for a living so I do not have much time to devote towards reading everything yet.
Quote from: Wildcat on September 14, 2006, 05:21:23 AM
What is this "Aint your moms meat loaf"? Seems like I saw that somewhere else in these forums.
It's a recipe out of Smoke & Spice. It's a smoked meatloaf and is excellent!!! The recipe is on here some where but I don't have time just yet to find it for you. Rat knows where it's at. He might be able to find it before I do.
On the main fourm page .On the bottom next to stats click on the round pie.It brings up all the stats here.There you will see a topic aint your mommas meatloaf.Look thru that post for all the info.This the best meatloaf anywhere.Any questions just ask me i do 8 2 pounder at a time .I also sell them to the local supermarket.They go fast real fast.
Thanks guys. I will definetly give it a try first chance I get.
Iceman - are you the person Kirk bragged about regarding some kind of sauce? If so, how hot is it and how can I get some?
Quote from: Wildcat on September 14, 2006, 10:19:06 AM
Iceman - are you the person Kirk bragged about regarding some kind of sauce? If so, how hot is it and how can I get some?
That's me. It's not that hot according to most folks (and me). It does have a "bite" if you just eat it out of the jar but on food it mellows out a bit. HOW ABOUT IT GUYS? WHAT DO YOU THINK? E-mail me and I'll give you the particulars on shipping, etc. If you're serious perhaps a sample can make it your way. Internet sales are for Bradley forum members only at this time. The rest is sold state wide here in Alaska. ;)
Thanks iceman - I'll do that when I get home from work.
Welcome Wildcat!
The S&S AYM Meatloaf is real good. A Must Do.
As for nuts, I have not tried Peanuts. Don't know if I will. I have done Pistachios, Pecan Halves, Almonds and Walnuts. Look at the Recipe site, there are some recipes there. I use the Jerky Racks. Yeah sometimes some fall thru but its workable. Anything to mesh would inhibit smoke application.
As for Goose Bay Company Rub and Sauce, Iceman is right no mark, his sauce mellows on the product and makes a nice addition. the Oinkn'r Rub is great on rubs, no sauce needed at all with those till server, then just a little to add more flavor. Its Yummy.
The Sauce is good on Chili-Mac as well, I even add some Jalepenos to kick it up more.
Have fun.
Iceman's sauce is the best commercial BBQ sauce I've ever tasted!!! ;D
Thanks everyone. I did order the Sauce from Iceman. I have not had a chance to use it yet because I still have a job (retire at the end of September) and the weekend weather has not cooperated yet. I did open one of the jars and tasted it. WOW was it good! It is all I can do to not simply take about a third of the jar, add some spirits to it and simply drink it. I plan to do some ribs with it soon.
Wildcat
Mmmmmmmm, a Bloody Iceman!??
Kirk
Stick a celery stalk in it and rim it with Old-Bay...