- Joined
- Mar 8, 2005
- Location
- Clayton, NC
On Friday, I went to the shipping company to pick up the small Spicewine that I won in the raffle. After getting it home and uncrated, it sat for two days before I was able to fire it up. I had problems getting the temps up to over 200, but I think that was due to not starting with enough lit coals and cold water in the pan. There was a small dripping from the rear water release valve at the joint, but I figure that just needs a little tightening to fix. What surprised me most was the amount of water that dripped from the lower part of the door. I'm thinking the door isn't sealing all the way and this is part of why I had problems getting the temps up.
I was able to get the internal temps of the meats up to 156 or so when they stopped going up for an hour. Since the temp of the smoker was between 175 and 190, I figured it would be best to finish in the oven.
All in all, it was a sucessful smoke. The meats were all tender and moist, there was a small smoke ring and the smoke flavor wasn't overpowering, and I have a load in the freezer that will keep me from having to buy groceries anytime soon. :-D I definately will need to look at making some adjustment to the door and the rear drain valve to make sure they are tightened.
Since we all know that it didn't happen unless there are pictures, I give you these: http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/NCGrimbo/20081019 Smoke/
I was able to get the internal temps of the meats up to 156 or so when they stopped going up for an hour. Since the temp of the smoker was between 175 and 190, I figured it would be best to finish in the oven.
All in all, it was a sucessful smoke. The meats were all tender and moist, there was a small smoke ring and the smoke flavor wasn't overpowering, and I have a load in the freezer that will keep me from having to buy groceries anytime soon. :-D I definately will need to look at making some adjustment to the door and the rear drain valve to make sure they are tightened.
Since we all know that it didn't happen unless there are pictures, I give you these: http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g33/NCGrimbo/20081019 Smoke/