So I am the the proud owner of a Bradley Digital 4 rack in the UK. I have had it for two weeks now and I have to say I am "well impressed". I joined the forums and read up for a couple of days. I've sited my Bradley inside a small shed and vented it. (Pictures to follow). The week prior to delivery of the Bradley I cured some belly pork and loin. I went to my local butcher and asked for a 6lb Boston Butt and a 6lb Brisket. Brisket was not a problem but he had never heard of Boston Butt. My butcher is very accommodating and after a bit of research he provided as requested.
I was a bit ambitious for my first smoking session but I am used to catering for 30-40 people. I had a tried and tested rub for the brisket that I used when using coals. Now here's the rub (pun intended) I have a good friend who lives in Missouri. Who visits twice a year to stay. He sent me some ghost chilli powder and some habanero chilli powder. I normally dry and grind my own chilli powder but I didn't have enough so I substituted 3 teaspoons of "normal" for 1 of habanero
WHAT A RESULT! Smoking took 19 hours altogether, I bought a maverick remote temperature probe which made it so easy to monitor.
The meat was/is to die for. I vac packed most of the meat and stored it in the freezer. Tonight I had and army buddy pop round so I took a pack of beef out the freezer and dropped the bag in boiling water. We tucked into 1lb of beef between us and it was divine.
I would like to thank all the bloggers on this forum for their willingness to share and give advice. I will be asking lots of questions on recipe ideas and I am looking forward to trying new things. Best regards Chappy.
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Welcome aboard Chappy. Great write up and sounds like you did a great job.
welcome aboard and enjoy your new hobby
Is it's possible to site this outside by the house covered when not in use ?
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Hi Carlos, it would be fine in sumner but too windy until then. My shed is like a small guard centry box so is perfect, plus it's kept the smoker out the way of my missus lol
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So this is my DBS set up in my little shed. Even got a sign made [emoji3][emoji491][emoji490]
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Very nice.
got to love the shack... only thing missing is a small fridge to keep cold beer in ;D ;D ;D
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Here's one I prepared earlier. Lol. It's kept in my Den [emoji106][emoji481][emoji482]
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Saw my mucky fingerprints and had to clean it. Doh!
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ok ok you win,,,, good looking beer fridge and smoking shack, none the less
Thanks beefmann. I just need to put it all to good use [emoji3]
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