New Pellet Smoker

dwwright · 03-30-2008, 12:04 AM

I picked up a Country Smoker CS-450 from Pittsville Supply last weekend. Have used it twice now, first time doing a chicken and a couple of pork tenderloins, yesterday using it as a grill doing some london broils. So far I'm really liking this smoker. The nice thing is that it got up to 600+ degrees in about 20 minutes, after grilling, I kicked it back up for 10 minutes to do a self-cleaning.

Anyone else using these smokers? If so, any advice on using it? As far as smoking, do you crank the heat when the meat is first put on (to sear) then drop down?

I haven't decided that I'll sell the Bandera just yet, but it's not looking good for it.

BBQ Grail · 03-30-2008, 12:14 AM

Where ya been for the past 2 3/4 years?

Nice to hear about the new smoker. It would have been even better to SEE the new smoker in action.

we'll smoke u · 03-30-2008, 12:19 AM

I know I love my 570 man that thing will get hot wright now. Great for chicken!!!

dwwright · 03-30-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by trp1fox

Where ya been for the past 2 3/4 years?

I know, I know...been away too long. Have gotten the BBQ'ing itch again lately. Got tied up in other interests (honey do's) and getting to the point I can "enjoy" doing BBQ again. Might even get out and do a competition or two this year.

dwwright · 03-30-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by we'll smoke u

I know I love my 570 man that thing will get hot wright now. Great for chicken!!!

What flavor of pellets do you normally use?

Norcoredneck · 03-30-2008, 02:22 AM

We need pics! Welcome back.

Knothead · 03-30-2008, 02:38 AM

I just bought a 570 a couple of months ago and I love it. Cheatin never felt so good.

MountainMan · 03-30-2008, 09:52 AM

I just bought a 570 and have done 4 or 5 cooks on it as well.
Just LOVE it so far.......

Smokin Mike · 03-30-2008, 02:29 PM

I own traegers myself and someone posted about using cookin' pellets, I do have to say it is allot better.

we'll smoke u · 03-30-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dwwright

What flavor of pellets do you normally use?

I mix Hickory and pecan pellets when doing beef and pork butts. Then apple for chicken and ribs.
I think the pellet smoker gives it a complete different flavor then my charcoal and wood cookers.
Just my opinion

Roo-B-Q'N · 03-30-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by we'll smoke u

I know I love my 570 man that thing will get hot wright now. Great for chicken!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by we'll smoke u

I mix Hickory and pecan pellets when doing beef and pork butts. Then apple for chicken and ribs.
I think the pellet smoker gives it a complete different flavor then my charcoal and wood cookers.
Just my opinion

And only yesterday your Spicewine Envy was showing and you wanted me to trade you my large Spice for your oven errrr I mean 570. lol

HoDeDo · 03-30-2008, 06:00 PM

Country smoker? What's that???

You'll love that cooker man. Been cooking on one since they arrived in KS.
Mine looks a little different for this season... Doing a trial cook on it after all the physical mods. I hope to have the controller working full tilt on it if the weather will hold for a few evenings.

dwwright · 03-31-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HoDeDo

Doing a trial cook on it after all the physical mods. I hope to have the controller working full tilt on it if the weather will hold for a few evenings.

What kind of mods?

dwwright · 03-31-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by we'll smoke u

I mix Hickory and pecan pellets when doing beef and pork butts. Then apple for chicken and ribs.
I think the pellet smoker gives it a complete different flavor then my charcoal and wood cookers.
Just my opinion

I tried some pecan last night using it as a grill doing steaks. It was good, but pecan seemed to be very sooty, even at 500 degrees.

we'll smoke u · 03-31-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dwwright

I tried some pecan last night using it as a grill doing steaks. It was good, but pecan seemed to be very sooty, even at 500 degrees.

Never had a problem with it being sooty I do no that it only gives a lite smoke flavor works well with salmon.

What brand of pellets did you use?

03-30-2008, 12:04 AM	#1
dwwright Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-23-05 Location: KC, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New Pellet Smoker I picked up a Country Smoker CS-450 from Pittsville Supply last weekend. Have used it twice now, first time doing a chicken and a couple of pork tenderloins, yesterday using it as a grill doing some london broils. So far I'm really liking this smoker. The nice thing is that it got up to 600+ degrees in about 20 minutes, after grilling, I kicked it back up for 10 minutes to do a self-cleaning. Anyone else using these smokers? If so, any advice on using it? As far as smoking, do you crank the heat when the meat is first put on (to sear) then drop down? I haven't decided that I'll sell the Bandera just yet, but it's not looking good for it.

03-30-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where ya been for the past 2 3/4 years? Nice to hear about the new smoker. It would have been even better to SEE the new smoker in action. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

03-30-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
we'll smoke u is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-21-06 Location: Valley, Nebraska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know I love my 570 man that thing will get hot wright now. Great for chicken!!! __________________ Scott Burke www.wellsmokeubbq.com www.operationbbqmw.org KCBS MEMBER #24303 COUNTRY SMOKER 570 PELLET FEEDER ONE SMALL HOME MADE VERTICAL WEBER KETTLE GOLD 221/2 WEBER BABYQ

03-30-2008, 02:22 AM	#6
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We need pics! Welcome back. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

03-30-2008, 06:00 PM	#12
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Country smoker? What's that??? You'll love that cooker man. Been cooking on one since they arrived in KS. Mine looks a little different for this season... Doing a trial cook on it after all the physical mods. I hope to have the controller working full tilt on it if the weather will hold for a few evenings. __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

03-30-2008, 02:38 AM	#7
Knothead On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Atchison Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just bought a 570 a couple of months ago and I love it. Cheatin never felt so good.

03-30-2008, 09:52 AM	#8
MountainMan Got Wood. Join Date: 11-30-07 Location: Mountains of Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just bought a 570 and have done 4 or 5 cooks on it as well. Just LOVE it so far.......

03-30-2008, 02:29 PM	#9
Smokin Mike is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-06-07 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I own traegers myself and someone posted about using cookin' pellets, I do have to say it is allot better.

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