CookShack Users?

Fishawn · 10-07-2010, 11:39 AM

Any CookShack Users?.... What are the Pro's & Con's?.... Thanks!

Ron_L · 10-07-2010, 11:41 AM

Which Cookshack products? I have a Smokette and an FEC-100.

Fishawn · 10-07-2010, 11:44 AM

There is a CookShack Smokette model (I think) 3 racks, not digital control & not stainless, about 1 year old on CL by me for sale.... $200

Ron_L · 10-07-2010, 11:49 AM

If it is in good shape and functional, grab it! I'd offer $150 and work up from there, but that's just me

The Smokette was designed as a brisket cooker and it does a great job! It also works for any type of BBQ (butts, ribs, chicken, etc.) but it really does a great job on brisket. It is great in cold weather.

You do have to be careful with the amount of wood used. A small chunk goes a long way. it is possible to over-smoke easily.

Trucky1008 · 10-07-2010, 11:54 AM

I concur with Ron's comments, they're overall great smokers. In addition, you can produce some amazing prime rib in the electric Cookshacks!

Fishawn · 10-07-2010, 11:56 AM

Thanks Ron.... I am going to go look at it.

Fishawn · 10-07-2010, 01:07 PM

Got it for $160...... Now I'm thinking a cart of some sort with casters to get it off the ground.... It appears to be very well made & is pretty heavy.

Ron_L · 10-07-2010, 01:31 PM

Nice score! yeah, something to get it above the ground is needed.

When you fire it up for the first time, try using one chunk of wood about 1 - 2 oz. You can always add more the next time.

Also, line the bottom of the cook chamber and the top of the wood box with foil to make clean up easier.

bbqbull · 10-07-2010, 01:37 PM

Congrats on a great score!

Yep, a piece of wood no bigger than the size of a golf ball for your first smoke.
There is a basic downloadable users manual at their website.
If you look up Mainley Dave at the Cookshack site.
It's an awesome picture filled tutorial.
If you have any problems, Cookshack support is outstanding.

I used mine a couple weeks ago at fish camp and cooked an 18# packer brisket.
I used a single small piece of wood, food turned out awesome.

B & B Backyard BBQ · 10-07-2010, 03:25 PM

That is a great deal, I have the larger one and it puts out great pulled pork. All good advice above, definately do the aluminum foil over the wood box/heating element and the bottom and don't forget to poke the hole for the grease to drain out, I have never forgot but it wouldn't be good to have the grease collecting in the bottom.

tmarryot · 10-07-2010, 03:42 PM

Good Price and Great Cooker. I have had one for about 4 years now and works as well as the 1st cook. I agree with the earlier posts - a little wood goes a long way in the smokette. I always break up one briquette of charcoal and put it in the wood box with the wood. Its the only way I've found to get a smoke ring.

SmokinOkie · 10-08-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishawn

Now I'm thinking a cart of some sort with casters to get it off the ground....

Not to send you to another forum, but at the Cookshack forum, the owners have posted some photos of their setups. Check it out.

Disclaimer. I run the CS forum, but I don't work for them

http://forum.cookshack.com/eve/forum...3/m/6721023134

Fishawn · 10-08-2010, 10:11 AM

Thanks Okie..... I can not view the pictures yet.... I am registered on the website as of yesterday, but my registration has not been finalized yet. I'm sure there will be some neat ideas.

10-07-2010, 11:39 AM	#1
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	CookShack Users? Any CookShack Users?.... What are the Pro's & Con's?.... Thanks! __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette

10-07-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Which Cookshack products? I have a Smokette and an FEC-100. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

10-07-2010, 11:44 AM	#3
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	There is a CookShack Smokette model (I think) 3 racks, not digital control & not stainless, about 1 year old on CL by me for sale.... $200 __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette

10-07-2010, 11:49 AM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	If it is in good shape and functional, grab it! I'd offer $150 and work up from there, but that's just me The Smokette was designed as a brisket cooker and it does a great job! It also works for any type of BBQ (butts, ribs, chicken, etc.) but it really does a great job on brisket. It is great in cold weather. You do have to be careful with the amount of wood used. A small chunk goes a long way. it is possible to over-smoke easily. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

10-07-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
Trucky1008 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-26-08 Location: Omaha, NE	I concur with Ron's comments, they're overall great smokers. In addition, you can produce some amazing prime rib in the electric Cookshacks! __________________ Don Pork Patrol BBQ Jambo Backyard Gateway Drum Fast Eddy FEC100 X2 BGE- Large x2 Certified MOINK Ball Maker, 2008 KCBS Member and CBJ 8.5 X 28' ATC Trailer

10-07-2010, 11:56 AM	#6
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	Thanks Ron.... I am going to go look at it. __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette

10-07-2010, 01:07 PM	#7
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	Got it for $160...... Now I'm thinking a cart of some sort with casters to get it off the ground.... It appears to be very well made & is pretty heavy. __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette Last edited by Fishawn; 10-07-2010 at 01:17 PM.. Reason: forgot cart info

10-07-2010, 01:31 PM	#8
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Nice score! yeah, something to get it above the ground is needed. When you fire it up for the first time, try using one chunk of wood about 1 - 2 oz. You can always add more the next time. Also, line the bottom of the cook chamber and the top of the wood box with foil to make clean up easier. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

10-07-2010, 01:37 PM	#9
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Congrats on a great score! Yep, a piece of wood no bigger than the size of a golf ball for your first smoke. There is a basic downloadable users manual at their website. If you look up Mainley Dave at the Cookshack site. It's an awesome picture filled tutorial. If you have any problems, Cookshack support is outstanding. I used mine a couple weeks ago at fish camp and cooked an 18# packer brisket. I used a single small piece of wood, food turned out awesome. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

10-07-2010, 03:25 PM	#10
B & B Backyard BBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-12-10 Location: Spotsylvania, Va.	That is a great deal, I have the larger one and it puts out great pulled pork. All good advice above, definately do the aluminum foil over the wood box/heating element and the bottom and don't forget to poke the hole for the grease to drain out, I have never forgot but it wouldn't be good to have the grease collecting in the bottom.

10-07-2010, 03:42 PM	#11
tmarryot Found some matches. Join Date: 10-05-10 Location: Annapolis, MD	Good Price and Great Cooker. I have had one for about 4 years now and works as well as the 1st cook. I agree with the earlier posts - a little wood goes a long way in the smokette. I always break up one briquette of charcoal and put it in the wood box with the wood. Its the only way I've found to get a smoke ring.

10-08-2010, 10:11 AM	#13
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	Thanks Okie..... I can not view the pictures yet.... I am registered on the website as of yesterday, but my registration has not been finalized yet. I'm sure there will be some neat ideas. __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette Last edited by Fishawn; 10-08-2010 at 10:11 AM.. Reason: spelling