First Smoke in progress...

[landarc]

Well, it looks good, now, we will wait for the taste and review.

 

[smoken don]

Yep,it does look good! Hope it taste as good as it looks.:thumb:

 

[BRBBQ]

Looking like some good eats

 

[NorCalTDS]

So those PBR's got to us last night and kept my attention away from posting a taste review....

Overall I was real happy with the results. The sausage was really tasty. It was a little bit dry, I think from sitting in at the higher heat. Not too bad for my first go though.

The chicken had great flavor, maybe a little too smoky, but not overpowering. Probably a combination of using the hickory and me just putting too many chunks on out of first smoke anxiety, haha. The chicken skin wasn't quite bite-through, a little chewy, most likely from cooking most of the time a little bit over 200. Good flavor though.

Next time I'll take pictures of the insides and also get plate pictures with the sides and all. It feels good to have the first one outta the way with good results, not too much stress and a MUCH better idea of how my smoker handles.

Thanks everybody for your help and feedback!

 

[landarc]

That is it fellers, another one addicted.

 

[BruceKWHP]

Remember, (per the char griller instructions!).... use wood to get enough heat for smoking! I can keep it at 225 or 250 using chunks of red oak.. I saw a temp guage on the grill, how do the readings compare with the factory temp guage on the lid?

 

[thunter]

Excellent! Wish I were there to enjoy it with you!

 

[tjus77]

looked awesome and I love your springtime ritual... lol

 

[bmanMA]

That is it fellers, another one addicted.

Looks like it... welcome to your support group :tongue:

 

[bigabyte]

Looks like good stuff! Thanks for sharing the ritual pic, that was good.