just got a portable porpane smoker need help

[compactcd]

Hello,  I just got a new portable smoker.   Its all set up except on the end of the bisket cylinder is a little hole what is it for?   Also,  now that I have the smoker I bought for taking camping I need to make sure everything works so what should I smoke first.   do I have to smoke it and then cook it or do you just smoke it...?  Help

compactcd

[Habanero Smoker]

I don't have this smoker but looking at the picture that is posted on this thread http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=11254.0, it looks like an air intake.

As for generally for smoking/cooking you do both at the same time; there are exceptions. The first stage of cooking you are applying smoke. Depending on your own personal taste, the amount of smoke may vary. For starter, use 1:40 - 2:00 hours for chicken, fish, sausage ribs, loins; 3:00 - 4:00 of smoke for butts, brisket, hams etc.

After the smoke has been applied continue the cook; generally at the same temperature you applied the smoke at. Most of use use 200°F - 225°F.

[classicrockgriller]

welcome to the fun

[FLBentRider]

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

[pkcdirect]

Welcome , Glad to have you with us.

This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.





Paul

[ArnieM]

Welcome to the forum compactcd.  I noticed the little hole on the bisquette stack too and have no idea what it's for.

[Bradley (Head Office)]

Hi Compactcd

If you are referring to this hole in the feeder tube it is there for manufacturing purposes only

[ArnieM]

I'm glad to hear that.  It means I put mine in the correct place - anywhere.