Newbie Smoker

[David0408]

Bought some Jealous Devil charcoal. Next weekend it’s on. What should I cook? I prefer pork...








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[SmittyJonz]

Pork Butt........... or St Louis Cut Spares

 

[David0408]

Pork Butt...done!


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[David0408]

Look at the American Barbecue Systems All-Star. I have had mine for about 1.5 years and love it. Easy to dial in and hold temps solid. I don't feel like it uses too much fuel. Works great with lump charcoal and wood chunks. I've also used briquettes with success, but prefer lump.

http://www.americanbarbecuesystems.com/All-Star.html

Damn you for giving me more to think about! Looks like the “Good One” but better? I don’t know any more...


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[David0408]

I like the idea of being able to hang meat. I like Big Hangers!!


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[David0408]

Now I think I’m going to paint the house instead lol. I’m still leaning toward the drum smokers. Thanks again everyone for all of the kind words and advice!


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[SmittyJonz]

Now I think I’m going to paint the house instead lol. I’m still leaning toward the drum smokers. Thanks again everyone for all of the kind words and advice!


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Do Both :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC0Gud4kS1g&t=25s
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[David0408]

How much are the drums? $100? So I can build one for under $300. I need one.




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[SmittyJonz]

How much are the drums? $100? So I can build one for under $300. I need one.




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most guys find used ones on craigslist $20-$40. Make sure you get Open Top - removable lid. There are red lined, tan lined drums - you gotta burn the liner out. there are some unlined drums that used a Large plastic bag inside for food products like syrup, sauces etc......

 

[SmittyJonz]

Spend 13 hrs reading thru this thread: you can build one with Home Depot stuff, but I like that kit. Haven't used the kit, I used Home Depot parts but I will order that kit if I build another one.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436

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[ShadowDriver]

David,

In case you hadn't figured it out yet, you came to the right place.

Folks 'round here will help kick you in the right direction and provide information, but ultimately the choice is yours.

All we ask in return is a little Pr0n when you get to cooking on whatever rig you choose.

Keep the questions coming. You're doing great.

 

[PnkPanther]

I have a Good One Open Range as well as the larger Good One Marshall and they are both great smokers. Pretty much set it and forget it and is one of the easiest smokers I've used to dial in temps and holds pretty steady temps. They are kind of fuel hogs but are very easy to use.

What this guy said. At first fuel consumption bothered me, but results and ease of use won me over. I see myself adding smokers, but doubt I'll ever get rid of my open range

 

[PnkPanther]

Look at the American Barbecue Systems All-Star. I have had mine for about 1.5 years and love it. Easy to dial in and hold temps solid. I don't feel like it uses too much fuel. Works great with lump charcoal and wood chunks. I've also used briquettes with success, but prefer lump.

http://www.americanbarbecuesystems.com/All-Star.html

Those look nice, I couldn't find much on them when I purchased and local dealer had good ones so avoided shipping

 

[PnkPanther]

As for foods start with:
Pork butt
Chuck roast
Ribs

Pork butt is very forgiving

 

[David0408]

I’ll start a new thread next time...

Pork butt tomorrow. So I plan to use a little mustard smear and then apply a dry rub of some sort. After about an hour I plan to spray the butt with water or a 50/50 mix of water and red wine vinegar. Cook another 2/12 hours and then wrap it. After about another 1 1/2 hours of cooking take it off. Is that about right? Did I forget anything? Maybe a glaze? Temp around 275? Thanks!




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[AWilliams]

Pork but at 275 is roughly 1 hour/pound not wrapped.

 

[David0408]

Good to know. Thank you.


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[SmittyJonz]

I don’t Spritz or Wrap - I go Nekid whole cook......... cook it till the bone wiggles like a 5 yr olds loose tooth............or if Boneless - till a Bamboo Skewer glides in effortlessly

 

[Mikhail]

What this guy said. At first fuel consumption bothered me, but results and ease of use won me over. I see myself adding smokers, but doubt I'll ever get rid of my open range

I still have not cooked on the Open Range I bought last fall. About how much charcoal would you use on a butt cook, 7-10 hours?

 

[David0408]

I don’t Spritz or Wrap - I go Nekid whole cook......... cook it till the bone wiggles like a 5 yr olds loose tooth............or if Boneless - till a Bamboo Skewer glides in effortlessly

Glad to hear you say that. Spritz and wrap sounds like a PITA.


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