Newbie to Bradley

[ryno6071]

I am new to Bradley recently purchasing the 6 rack stainless digital smoker,  I'm not new to smoking however.  I currently run a weber smokey mountain and an old side box.  I've just been sick of the constant babysitting (esp. with side box)  I know it's hard to beat their flavor but I'm looking for a good in-between.  The only issue I've run across with friends that run Bradley's is that the lack of smoke ring they produce in the meat.  Any helpful hints to managing this smoker would be appreciated, Thanks, Ryan.

[GusRobin]

Here is a link to the recipe site. In the "time tested recipes" section there is also a FAQ section but other tidbits of info.
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/

[Tenpoint5]

No smoke ring in the Bradley. But you can't taste the smoke ring anyhow it's just for looks

[ryno6071]

No smoke ring in the Bradley. But you can't taste the smoke ring anyhow it's just for looks

Yeah you can't "taste" the smoke ring but I do a few competitions where looks can go a long way.

[KyNola]

Most competitions won't allow a Bradley in them because the heat source of a Bradley is electricity so that shouldn't be an issue for you.

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[Consooger]

welcome my friend, WEALTH of knowledge here! Good stuff all around!

John

[Habanero Smoker]

Hi ryno6071;

Welcome to the forum.

The smoke ring is pleasing to the eye, but it shouldn't be considered during judging. As already mentioned, cookers that use electricity as the heat source are not allowed in almost all competitions that are sanctioned by the various BBQ Societies.

Though I can't get a smoke ring from the electric Bradley models, I also have a charcoal burner that I can not get a smoke ring with.

Another though, there are many temperature control devices on the market that can control the temperature of the Bullet, and maybe your off set. Do a search; these devices can take a lot of the baby sitting away. I have a Stoker and it will keep my cooker within +/- 2-3 degrees, in almost any type of weather.

[beefmann]

welcome aboard

[SouthernSmoked]

Welcome to the forum...Enjoy!

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!

[ryno6071]

Not sanctioned events.  Just some local small town days/fairs, and they do allow elec. smokers.  Just thought I'd ask about the smoke ring, it's not a deal breaker for me or I wouldn't have purchased in the first place.  Thanks for the welcome and I look forward to sharing pic's, recipes, etc.

[hawkeye269]

Hi. I am a newbie also. Have had success with whole chickens and am currently smoking pork and side ribs. Using a combo of Apple and Maple bisquets. Still searching for recipes. Good luck.

[Habanero Smoker]

For things like butts, briskets even ribs; if you want a "smoke ring" for appearance, you can sprinkle on some Morton's Tender Quick or some other cure mix, and let it rest an hour prior to cooking. I've never used that technique, but I'm sure if you Google "Using Morton's Tender Quick for fake smoke ring", you will turn up the information you need. Just understand that this is a curing agent, not a meat tenderizer, so use it sparingly. Also it is about 70% salt, so you may want to consider that when you apply your rubs.

[Smoker John]

Welcome to the boards