Cant wait for the first smoke...

[duncanshannon]

Hi-

I'm a growing BBQ fan and really excited for my Orig. Smoker to show up. Just ordered it tonite from amazon ($288).

Excited for ribs, then prob. brisket... and hopefully a turkey next year for thanksgiving! Oh, and just watched a video on the Bradley blog... looking forward to corn and potatoes in the smoker too!

I live in MN... wondering if I can still use it in the winter... Off to search the forums.

[HawkeyeSmokes]

Welcome to the forum duncanshannon .

Yes, you can use it in the winter. Keep it out of the wind, that helps a lot. What part of MN are you from?

Check out the recipe site! Old's Place

And keep that vent open. Happy smoking.  ;D

[Hopefull Romantic]

Welcome to the forum and the fun.

As HS said you can use it in the winter as many of our members are in Alaska and Canada.

Good luck with the new smoker and beware...it is addictive.

HR

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum duncanshannon!

[MPTubbs]

Hi-

I'm a growing BBQ fan and really excited for my Orig. Smoker to show up. Just ordered it tonite from amazon ($288).

Excited for ribs, then prob. brisket... and hopefully a turkey next year for thanksgiving! Oh, and just watched a video on the Bradley blog... looking forward to corn and potatoes in the smoker too!

I live in MN... wondering if I can still use it in the winter... Off to search the forums.

Welcome aboard Duncanshannon

I smoked a Christmas prime rib in a blizzard with my Bradley.  Had the smoker in the garage to keep it out of the wind.

I used to have a charcoal and a propane smoker that would not do the job in cold weather.

Bradleys rule!

Mike.

[Quarlow]

Hey Duncan welcome to the forum. Your going to love this place. I have a load of eye of round jerky in the smoker right now, it's -3c out and it is going great. Mine is just on the table out on the deck with no wind blowing or else I would put a guard up for the wind.

[Paddlinpaul]

I did a cold smoke at just below freezing (-3C, 29F) with just the smoke generator and it kept the temp between 80F and 90F no problem. I seasoned it earlier in the week (everyone says this step is very important) and it was close to 0F here with some wind and it held the 150F mark with the slider at the 1/2 way mark.

[KevinG]

Welcome duncanshannon - sit back and read some of the posts while you're waiting. It'll help you get that new toy going in no time.

[duncanshannon]

awesome... i'm encouraged by the response/participation to even the 'hi im new here' posts.  i saw the recipies (and am excited) and will certainly be spending some time in my garage this winter with the OBS.

I'm in the western suburbs of Minneapolis (long lake specifically).

might take the advice in the forums and try a pork shoulder first... thinking brisket second!

cant hardly wait... oh, got one bit of advice from a friend who has an OBS... something about aluminium pucks?

[HawkeyeSmokes]

Pork butt or brisket are both good to start with. Either one will take a while to do but the results are well worth the wait.

I'm about 100 miles east of you in WI.

The aluminum pucks are often refered to as Bubba Pucks. They are used in place of the last biscuits to push the last burned one off the burner. This does 2 things, helps prevent an ashy taste and saves on biscuits. Here's some links to a couple places to get them. Smoke and Stuff or Yard and Pool

[classicrockgriller]

Welcome to the Forum.

While you are waiting for your Bradley you can get yourself ready for your first smoke.

Make sure you season your Bradley before using it and keep the vent 1/2 to full open.

If you need help with temps and IT's on what you decide for your first smoke, just ask.