New guy here.....

[dieselsmith]

Hi i'm new to the forum. I recently got the "original" Bradley smoker and I am looking for help. I don't want to be overwhelmed with stuff I just want to start out simple. I've had lots out of one of these because my dad and a friend at work both have one and I got the bug. I do have some deer butterfly steaks to do and would like to fill it up with other stuff to smoke but I am no cook and don't really know where to begin!

[mikecorn.1]

Welcome to the forum. I would start with some yard bird or ribs. ;)


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[beefmann]

welcome aboard, start off with some simple items. like baby back ribs, chickens, pork shoulder... Also get a remote thermometer ti monitor temps...

a  little to go by

box temp 225 ( generally though with load will vary
keep top vent at least 50 % open.. most will say full open
chicken cooked to 170 .. if totally cooked in smoker skin is a little rubbery... smoke in smoker and finish in oven
pulled pork or beef I.T ( internal Temp } of 195 F or better

cook by temp and NOT by time

good luck and ask questions,,, lots of good folks here to help
Beef

[dieselsmith]

Thanks! I just picked up a 2.44 london broil, used a little mustard and a smokin texas bbq dry rub and its wrapped up in the fridge. I have mesquite pucks. What should I do? Maybe 1.5 hr smoke and cook for 3.5 hrs around 180? I'm no cook obviously but need a place to start. I'm a med rare kinda guy. Thanks in advance!

[beefmann]

1.5 hr of smoke is a good place to start,,, it will help determine if you  like more smoke or less, as for a cooking temp should be at 225 ( box / oven temp ) till a meat temp of 150 .. smoke and cook time will vary though2 to 4  hours should be in the area . remember to use a thermometer to guide you on timing

[Ketch22]

Welcome to the forum.

[dieselsmith]

Thanks, thats what i'll use for my baseline.

[dieselsmith]

It's not even been in there an hour and the internal temp is up to 117 degrees. Seems to be cooking too quick.

[TedEbear]

So, how'd it turn out?  Any pics?

[dieselsmith]

Turned out good. 2hrs cooking with box temp 200-225, 143 internal temp, 1hr 45 min-5 mesquite pucks. lasted about 15 min on the table! How do you put up pics?

[TedEbear]

How do you put up pics?

Posting Pics on the Bradley Smoker Forum

[dman4505]

Hi Diesel welcome aboard, remember there's no such thing as a stupid question. If ya don't know , ask, someone haere has the answer and is willing to help. We were all where you are at some point in our journey.

The old saying around here is "No Pics---Didn't Happen", folks may think you're nuts taking pictures of food, just tell 'em it's for a good cause.

Don

[JZ]

folks may think you're nuts taking pictures of food

Ya my wife used to look at me real weird when I started taking pics of food in the smoker or mixing up a batch of sausage. But she eventually got used to it and I don't get that look anymore when I take pics. ;) She still thinks I'm crazy though. ::)

[beefmann]

folks may think you're nuts taking pictures of food

Ya my wife used to look at me real weird when I started taking pics of food in the smoker or mixing up a batch of sausage. But she eventually got used to it and I don't get that look anymore when I take pics. ;) She still thinks I'm crazy though. ::)

dont know what you all are complaining about...I was born crazy and haven't  changed ! ! !   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[dieselsmith]

Isn't there an easier way? I already have the size reduced. I have never had to use another site to post up pics on any other forum i'm a member of its just a click and insert and done.