Has anyone ever smoked on their Smokey Joe?

Trumpstylz · 02-07-2013, 08:38 PM

Anyone ever try it? What cut did you use? How did you arrange the coals?

Boshizzle · 02-07-2013, 08:45 PM

I smoke in my Smokey Joe but only after I converted it into a smoker.

Bludawg · 02-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Chicken,chops, pork loin, fatties, burgers,
I bank the coals to one side cover the unused portion of the coal grate with foil, light up 5 briquettes to get the show started add 1 chunk o wood bottom vent open 3/4 top full open gives me about 260 for 4 hrs.

HankB · 02-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Yes, following conversion. Awesome smoker! I found the Smokey Joe by itself to be a bot small to be very useful but the conversion totally changes that.

The one on the left.

caseydog · 02-07-2013, 08:50 PM

I have done indirect cooks on my Smokey Joe, unmodified. And, I have done many smokes on my Smokey Joe with the mini-WSM mod.

It is amazing what you can do with a Smokey Joe and a tamale pot.

CD

mbshop · 02-07-2013, 09:17 PM

i've cooked indirect. probably not actually smoking. but seen some folks who have but what was cooked was for 1-2 folks.
http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?2949...the-smokey-joe

code3rrt · 02-07-2013, 10:04 PM

I'm not sure it really clasifys as "smoking" but I like to throw in some mesquite when I'm grilling steaks and burgers, or some cherry wood when grilling chicken breasts and the like. It always gives me the nice flavors I'm looking for.

code3rrt · 02-07-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

Chicken,chops, pork loin, fatties, burgers,
I bank the coals to one side cover the unused portion of the coal grate with foil, light up 5 briquettes to get the show started add 1 chunk o wood bottom vent open 3/4 top full open gives me about 260 for 4 hrs.

I may have to try that, I would have never thought you could get a cook that long out of "little smokey".

garzanium · 02-07-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by code3rrt

I'm not sure it really clasifys as "smoking" but I like to throw in some mesquite when I'm grilling steaks and burgers, or some cherry wood when grilling chicken breasts and the like. It always gives me the nice flavors I'm looking for.

exactly how I use mineI use chunks of mesquite and it really infuses smoke flavor

hogsfan · 02-07-2013, 10:33 PM

I do with my sjg. Just treat it like it's a bigger kettle and it works great. I use it for fatties.

I've also got the tamale pot mod for bigger stuff like prime rib or brisket flats.

Here is another mod I did that essentially works like a bge platesetter. Works great for indirect cooking of things that will fit under the stock lid.

But for small stufg id just push the coals to one side and put meat on the other. You'll need to flip or turn food half for even cooking but other than that Keep lid on as much as possible because temps will spike when it gets oxygen. They come back down fast too though.

Try it. It's fun.

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javahog2002 · 02-07-2013, 10:38 PM

No I have not by itself. After I spent the $23.00 to convert it to WSM Mini, I smoked on it all the time. Butts, chickens, turkey breast. Works great except when the outside temp is 23 deg.

Trumpstylz · 02-08-2013, 08:26 AM

Doing some mini wsm research after your responses. How optional is the fire ring?

jmoney7269 · 02-08-2013, 08:58 AM

All the time for chicken halves if it's just me. Eye of round, pastrami, etc. I like the smokey joe best for fajitas.

J$ smokin on the Smokey Joe - YouTube

J$ fajitas on the smokey joe - YouTube

Freddy j · 02-08-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Doing some mini wsm research after your responses. How optional is the fire ring?

i just made a 3" ring with 1/2" expanded metal from home depot and some mechanics wire. also cut out a ring the size of the charcoal grate for lump.

im in the process of building a mini wsm and just ordered some custom n.e. patriots logo stencils from steve at duda designs. awesome graphics and beyond reasonable prices.

cirk · 02-08-2013, 09:24 AM

I did a 5 pound butt once it turned out great. It was very basic I lit the coals and placed the butt in a foil wrapped clay flower pot water catcher.

02-07-2013, 08:38 PM	#1
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Has anyone ever smoked on their Smokey Joe? Anyone ever try it? What cut did you use? How did you arrange the coals? __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

02-07-2013, 08:45 PM	#2
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I smoke in my Smokey Joe but only after I converted it into a smoker. __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

02-07-2013, 08:48 PM	#3
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chicken,chops, pork loin, fatties, burgers, I bank the coals to one side cover the unused portion of the coal grate with foil, light up 5 briquettes to get the show started add 1 chunk o wood bottom vent open 3/4 top full open gives me about 260 for 4 hrs. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

02-07-2013, 08:48 PM	#4
HankB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, following conversion. Awesome smoker! I found the Smokey Joe by itself to be a bot small to be very useful but the conversion totally changes that. The one on the left. __________________ Weber Crazy

02-07-2013, 08:50 PM	#5
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I have done indirect cooks on my Smokey Joe, unmodified. And, I have done many smokes on my Smokey Joe with the mini-WSM mod. It is amazing what you can do with a Smokey Joe and a tamale pot. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

02-07-2013, 09:17 PM	#6
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i've cooked indirect. probably not actually smoking. but seen some folks who have but what was cooked was for 1-2 folks. http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?2949...the-smokey-joe __________________ george spam, can't live without it

02-07-2013, 10:04 PM	#7
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure it really clasifys as "smoking" but I like to throw in some mesquite when I'm grilling steaks and burgers, or some cherry wood when grilling chicken breasts and the like. It always gives me the nice flavors I'm looking for. __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

02-07-2013, 10:33 PM	#10
hogsfan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Dallas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do with my sjg. Just treat it like it's a bigger kettle and it works great. I use it for fatties. I've also got the tamale pot mod for bigger stuff like prime rib or brisket flats. Here is another mod I did that essentially works like a bge platesetter. Works great for indirect cooking of things that will fit under the stock lid. But for small stufg id just push the coals to one side and put meat on the other. You'll need to flip or turn food half for even cooking but other than that Keep lid on as much as possible because temps will spike when it gets oxygen. They come back down fast too though. Try it. It's fun. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

02-07-2013, 10:38 PM	#11
javahog2002 Take a breath! Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Longmont, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No I have not by itself. After I spent the $23.00 to convert it to WSM Mini, I smoked on it all the time. Butts, chickens, turkey breast. Works great except when the outside temp is 23 deg. __________________ Smokemaster OffsetSSP:'95 Blue '00 Maroon'69 22 Cado'90 Red MTWSM Mini'77 Red 18'73 WSJET-732

02-08-2013, 08:26 AM	#12
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Doing some mini wsm research after your responses. How optional is the fire ring? __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

02-08-2013, 09:24 AM	#15
cirk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-15-11 Location: Madison, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I did a 5 pound butt once it turned out great. It was very basic I lit the coals and placed the butt in a foil wrapped clay flower pot water catcher. __________________ Large BGE, MINI-WSM, URR (Ugly Retro Rotisserie) Weber OTG