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09-18-2012, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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Weber Bullet
I've been using a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker for a few years. I consistently turn out some good que. BUT I have problems building up a layer of bark . Is it even possible to get good bark with a water smoker or do I need to step up to something with indirect heat? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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09-18-2012, 09:01 PM | #2 |
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I have the same problem on my kettle, but I think its more the cook and not the cooker. I'd try adding more brown sugar/white sugar to the rub.
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09-18-2012, 09:04 PM | #4 |
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Have you tried smoking without the water. Replace the water with sand and cover with foil. That will give you a heat sink and then you can still maintain temp in the WSM. I would only change one thing at a time when you are trying a new process. Do everything the same but replace the water.
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09-18-2012, 11:27 PM | #5 |
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I have no problem getting nice bark in my WSM and most of the time I use the water pan. Can you give some more details on your cooks?
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09-19-2012, 12:09 AM | #6 |
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Yep, water should aid, not prevent bark. There is something else in your process.
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09-19-2012, 12:13 AM | #7 |
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Do you coat your meat in mustard before applying rub ? I use it on everything: brisket, pork butts and ribs.
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09-19-2012, 02:19 AM | #8 | |
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09-19-2012, 03:06 AM | #9 |
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+1 I have no problem either, I use water in my pan and it's pretty damn humid here as well.
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09-19-2012, 06:49 AM | #10 |
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Always get great bark with the WSM, with or without water.
My rubs do have brown sugar in them. Not sure if that's why.
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09-19-2012, 07:41 AM | #11 | |
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I attended a Chris Marks class on briskets and butts last Saturday in Cleveland and learned that I should be using yellow mustard as a base. Maybe I need to add more sugar? |
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09-19-2012, 07:43 AM | #12 |
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09-19-2012, 07:44 AM | #13 |
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09-19-2012, 07:48 AM | #14 |
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[QUOTE=Pyle's BBQ;2217143] Have you tried smoking without the water. /QUOTE]
Not yet, but now that you brought it to my attention, I'll have to give it a go. Does the sand radiate the heat well? Would it make the bullet run a little hotter than H2O? |
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09-19-2012, 07:50 AM | #15 |
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