First smoke

breches · April 02, 2010, 08:43:36 AM

I am planning the maiden voyage for my new Bradley this weekend. I have a turkey breast and some pork I would like to do. I am extremely new to the idea of smoking and would like to know if there are any problems with doing both at the same time, the amount of time to apply the smoke, and which pucks would be good. I have a good surplus of pecan or maple and was probably going to use those. Any suggestions or other ideas would be of great help. Thanks much in advance.

KevinG · April 02, 2010, 09:33:59 AM

Probably not a good idea to do them at the same time. If you do, make sure to put the bird under the pork. You don't want to contaminate the pork with the bird juices. Usually cook times and temps are different too, so it's best to do them separate.

breches · April 02, 2010, 09:46:57 AM

Did not think so but wasn't sure. Doesn't really matter though, I have no plans for the weekend and no company or expectations.

BigJohnT · April 02, 2010, 12:59:53 PM

In that case you won't be disappointed... Just remember to add two extra bisquettes and turn off the smoke generator or clear the last bisquette off the burner so it won't make burnt smelling smoke.

JT

breches · April 03, 2010, 02:04:35 AM

I can only get my Bradley up to about 215 inside temp. All the info on cooking turkeys have a much higher cooking temp. The bird reached the IT of 165 so now I am FTC. Are the lower cooking temps a concern, other than cook time?? Thanks for the help.

KevinG · April 03, 2010, 08:05:30 AM

Above 200 you should be fine, I'd worry a little if it was below and you didn't use a cure. You should be able to go above 215 though, did you have your vent open?

breches · April 04, 2010, 01:31:42 PM

I started my turkey breast Friday night about ten. Removed it Saturday morning at 5 am and inserted my pork roasts. They were small and I was able to remove them at about 2 pm. The breast was pretty good but the consensus among the group was a bit of room for improvement. The pork was pretty good. Wife says it did not need anything, I said could be better. For a first time using, or smoking for that matter, anything I was very pleased. I have gained much confidence and am excitedly looking forward to my next attempt. I know almost nothing about smoking food but my journey has begun. Thanks for the help and response to my seemingly ridiculous questions!! Let the fun begin!!!

KevinG · April 04, 2010, 01:36:13 PM

Don't worry, we all got a learn by trial and error to find out what we like. Make sure to read the recipe site to get some good ideas of what to try. Each smoke just gets better and better the more you play around with the ingredients, smoke, and time.