Hello from CT

[Patrick_CT]

I am starting to see a trend that when I find a place with a ton of knowledge, the same people are already there  :D ... i see a lot of references to this group from other sites but this is my first time venturing over here.  I have a lot to learn and the curve seems to be steep, and addictive.  A little about me, I have been traveling for work for many years and only staying in one place for about 2 years at a time. Equal time in Europe (Holland) and the US for the last 10 years. I love to cook and now that we have settled in CT for the long term, I bought a pellet grill/smoker. My family and I are learning all about how to make much better tasting food, mostly through the forums. We are hooked! There are a lot of good cooks that post both the technique and the recipes to recreate the meals... I need bigger pants...

I see a lot of info here about jerky and sausage making that I am very interested in.

So I may have a lot of questions and I hope that you all do not mind another pellet guy hanging around!

[ghost9mm]

Welcome Patrick...to a really nice forum, we have some very knowledgeable people here on this forum that will go out of their way to try and help you anyway they can...here are a couple of links that will help 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

[beefmann]

welcome to the forum,

lots of good information and knowledge here, ask questions and some one will chime in with what they  have done and others   with variations on a theme 

[mikecorn.1]

Welcome to the forum. So what questions do ya got.

[KyNola]

Welcome Patrick.  I run a Bradley 4 rack digital and a MAK 2 Star General, the ultimate pellet burner.  Any questions you may have, just fire away.

To be fair to the folks at Bradley, you might consider asking your questions in the Non-Bradley Equipment section of the forum.

We will all still be there to help you.

[Patrick_CT]

I run a Bradley 4 rack digital and a MAK 2 Star General

what do you use the Bradley for that the MAK does not do? I am now thinking that my MAK needs a friend, but I would need to justify it...

[squirtthecat]

Welcome from another Patrick..   ;)

Personally, I think the Bradley excels as a cold smoker for smoking cheese, spices/salt, sausages, etc.   You can provide clean smoke with the smoke generator, yet leave the cabinet heater off to maintain < 80° temps. (sometimes with the help of a pan of ice)

[SouthernSmoked]

Welcome to the forum...Enjoy!

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!

[Tenpoint5]

I run a Bradley 4 rack digital and a MAK 2 Star General

what do you use the Bradley for that the MAK does not do? I am now thinking that my MAK needs a friend, but I would need to justify it...

Patrick,
As mentioned the Bradley excels at cold smoking. It also holds much lower temps than what the pellet poopers can maintain. Such as when curing a ham and you want to hold 120º for 12 hours then smoke at 140º for 8 hours then 160-170º for another 8-10 hours. Most of your sausage projects will also need to maintain these lower temps over an extended time period. The pellet poopers have trouble at these temp ranges.

[KyNola]

I run a Bradley 4 rack digital and a MAK 2 Star General

what do you use the Bradley for that the MAK does not do? I am now thinking that my MAK needs a friend, but I would need to justify it...

Patrick,
As mentioned the Bradley excels at cold smoking. It also holds much lower temps than what the pellet poopers can maintain. Such as when curing a ham and you want to hold 120º for 12 hours then smoke at 140º for 8 hours then 160-170º for another 8-10 hours. Most of your sausage projects will also need to maintain these lower temps over an extended time period. The pellet poopers have trouble at these temp ranges.

My two friends, Chris and Pat have answered your question perfectly.

[NePaSmoKer]

I run a Bradley 4 rack digital and a MAK 2 Star General

what do you use the Bradley for that the MAK does not do? I am now thinking that my MAK needs a friend, but I would need to justify it...

Good MAK friends  ;D

[smoker pete]

Welcome to the Forum Patrick.  Good to see another MAK owner joining the Membership.  I for one started with an OBS and added my MAK due in large to the Members on this Forum.  Yes, I've seen your posts on other forums.  You'll love it here ;D ;D