Total Smoker Novice - What do I need & where should I start?

[HRC99]

Once again, Habanero to the rescue!

Thank you!

[pokermeister]

No one else has suggested this, so I'll put in my two cents- frogmats are a great purchase. They are non-stick mats that work great in a Bradley.

[HRC99]

Well, first efforts at smoking today.

Up bright and early and seasoned the smoker. Took longer than expected - mainly because I hadn't pushed the lead all the way in! :-[

Then onto the ribs using the 3:2:1 method.  Made up my own version of a Kansas City BBQ sauce which I was really pleased with.

As for the ribs, perhaps a touch dry, but absolutely the best I've ever eaten.  That's really encouraging that they were so good but still room to improve.

The results:



Tomorrow, some salmon fillets and BBQ Chicken pieces.

I'm hooked!

[ragweed]

Looks like ribs in the UK don't have as much meat on them as they do here!  Congratulations on you first cook and welcome to the addiction...er... forum.

[Saber 4]

Judging from the picture it seems obvious that they were horrible tasting and nobody ate any ;)