New smoker

keanjr · November 17, 2009, 01:47:31 PM

i just order the 4 rack digital smoker.
Question for all who read.
What was the first thing that you smoked?
I love grilling but this is my first experience with a smoker.

ArnieM · November 17, 2009, 02:03:25 PM

Hi keanjr and welcome to the forum. Pork is a pretty safe bet. Either ribs or a Boston butt. If ribs, get the cheapest ones you can find for experimenting. The butt takes a lot longer cook time.

Keep the vent 3/4 to full open running at about 220. Low and slow takes time.

For rubs, sauces and recipes go to www.susanminor.org. A lot of great stuff there.

This smoking stuff is addictive.

FLBentRider · November 17, 2009, 02:14:35 PM

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

I smoked a Pork butt (boston butt) first.

It was awesome.

RossP · November 17, 2009, 03:43:43 PM

Welcome to the Forum

The first thing I smoked was Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
from the recipe site. http://www.susanminor.org/forums/index.php

Have fun
Ross

squirtthecat · November 17, 2009, 04:44:32 PM

I did some chicken drummies w/ a store bought rub... It was an 'after work' smoke and I wanted something that could go start-to-finish in a couple hours - just to see how this thing worked.

keanjr · November 17, 2009, 05:03:04 PM

thanks to all for the comments. another question.
I am looking for a good deal online for the bisquetts and I have found a place that i can buy in bulk.
Is there a shelf life on the bisquettes?

FLBentRider · November 17, 2009, 05:19:39 PM

Quote from: keanjr on November 17, 2009, 05:03:04 PM
Is there a shelf life on the bisquettes?

I'm sure there is, but it is probably measured in years.

I live in a high-humidity environment, I keep mine in a Rubbermaid tub and any open packages go in a plastic zip bag.

They don't hang around here long enough for me to find out.

JoeHifi · November 17, 2009, 05:58:38 PM

Hi keanjr and welcome to the forum. To your first question I crashed and burned with brisket. I first that I smoked and liked was/were chicken wings soaked in Italian dressing overnight and smoked with mesquite. The ABTs are also quite tasty.

As to your second question I have no idea. I've been at this for a couple of months.

Joe

KyNola · November 17, 2009, 07:33:31 PM

Hey keanjr,
What place did you find you can buy in bulk? We would all be interested in that if they sell online.

KyNola

Hopefull Romantic · November 18, 2009, 05:43:30 AM

Hi keanjr and welcome to the forum.

The first thing I smoked the afe and easy chicken. It was great. As for the second question, I would agree with FLBR, I would expect it for a couple of years at least.

HR

muzzletim · November 20, 2009, 08:08:48 AM

I first tried some simple farm sausage in my BS, it turned out well and was a easy smoke!

KevinG · November 20, 2009, 09:52:34 AM

Welcome keanjr, crashed and burned on my first three. Did chicken on the first and second and cheese on the third attempt. Finally got it figured out after that and made some killer cheese, sausage, jerky, and chicken!

keanjr · November 20, 2009, 07:14:19 PM

I did not get a call back from the company that sells in bulk but I was able to find them on ebay for $36.50 for 120 which comes out to be .30 per. As long as i can get them for under .33 each that will be good. the ebay seller is dealdash4biz. they sale for $31.01 and 7.50 shipping or you can make an offer.

New smoker

squirtthecat