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Started by hunters, July 13, 2011, 02:27:24 PM

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hunters

Well I just ordered my first smoker from overstock.com paid 347.00 and 2.95 shipping for a 4 rack DIGI ordered Friday night got it today.

Anything that I need to know about it without searching the site?

I want to do ribs and a Boston butt this weekend for my Bday anyone have some good ideas for this?
How long to cook and at what temp?
What biscuit to use?
Any other suggestions of options to buy?

I love smoked food but never had the means to do it until now I really like the set it and walk away approach


muebe

#1
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new smoker ;D

Smoke the ribs at 225F using the 3-2-1 method.

The Butt can be rubbed with almost anything and then smoked for 4 hours. Take the butt to 160F IT for slicing and 195F to 205F for pulling.

Make sure to keep the vent 3/4 to fully open.

Hickory is a good standard puck.

Get yourself a good wireless thermometer.

Get a couple of bubba picks and frog mats.

And maybe a spare heating element. Bradley had a batch of defective elements. They will replace it for free if it goes out. But having one on hand is a good idea.
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ghost9mm

Hi and welcome to the forum, we have a group of very knowledgeable people here that will go out of there way to help you anyway they can...here are a couple of links that may be of help to you...

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=766#post766

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?481-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=748#post748
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hunters

#3
Quote from: muebe on July 13, 2011, 04:27:33 PM
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new smoker ;D

Smoke the ribs at 225F using the 3-2-1 method.

The Butt can be rubbed with almost anything and then smoked for 4 hours. Take the butt to 160F IT for slicing and 195F to 205F for pulling.

Make sure to keep the vent 3/4 to fully open.

Hickory is a good standard puck.

Get yourself a good wireless thermometer.

Get a couple of bubba picks and frog mats.

And maybe a spare heating element. Bradley had a batch of defective elements. They will replace it for free if it goes out. But having one on hand is a good idea.
Bubba picks and frog mats? where from and what are they used for?
Can I smoke ribs and a butt at the same time and at what temp?
what is the 3-2-1 can you explain

hunters

Quote from: ghost9mm on July 13, 2011, 04:54:03 PM
Hi and welcome to the forum, we have a group of very knowledgeable people here that will go out of there way to help you anyway they can...here are a couple of links that may be of help to you...

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=766#post766

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?481-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=748#post748
WOW very good info right there
Thank You

dman4505

welcome and enjoy
i see it hasn't been stated yet so i'll post it now

we love pictures!!!!! be sure and post pics of your first smoke so we can drool over your accomplishment

don
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SouthernSmoked

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum...Enjoy!

Great links ghost9mm!

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!
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hunters

Getting ready for the first use
2 racks of baby back
1 bacon explosions
6 ears of corn
I will take some pictures before and after
Thank You all for your help.

RossP

Welcome Hunters, looks like the guys got you covered, have fun with your Bradley.

Ross
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