Who likes to smoke their meat?

Okay kids, who’s got a good brisket rub?
Last time I tried a new one and it was salty AFAF.
Will not be using that one again.
 
jmanic said:
Okay kids, who’s got a good brisket rub?
Last time I tried a new one and it was salty AFAF.
Will not be using that one again.
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This is kind of specific but I get a whiskey and hickory smoked salt from the spice store. That, pepper, and some cumin. I let it sit over night then threw it in the smoker for about 9 hours. (7.5 lb brisket) It was my first (and only so far) brisket that turned out great.
I feel like any good beef there's not much spice needed, the natural flavor of the beef will be enhanced with salt and pepper. I've used the same spices on short rib tacos and they also turned out fantastic.
 
Okay, so I opted for brown sugar based rub, probably not needed, but I’ll give it a throw.
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It’s going on shortly, doing a low and slow, starting it at 180*, gradually bring it up.
Should have plenty of wiggle room on the time for a 2p lunch, worst case it can hold in a cooler with a towel wrap for a while.

Also something I picked up- cooking it at lower temps, it can be done at lower internal- quite possibly 190* instead of 205*
And if past experience holds, the stall happens lower too (150*)

Psyched that I have a new phone that supports the pellet smoker app.
I can check/adjust from bed- so civilized.
 
My electric smoker kicked the bucket this morning, looking to replace with either natural gas or propane. Any suggestions? I'm not looking to spend a crazy amount, and it doesn't have to have a huge capacity. Just wondering what everyone uses.
 
Big Dumb Animal said:
My electric smoker kicked the bucket this morning, looking to replace with either natural gas or propane. Any suggestions? I'm not looking to spend a crazy amount, and it doesn't have to have a huge capacity. Just wondering what everyone uses.
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if you really want to go fuel driven, make sure the one you get has a conversion kit available.

the only benefit I see it portability of a propane smoker -
if NG is available, so is electricity - with the benefit of electricity being that it can go inside the garage, for trapping that lovely pork smell.
although electricity in a rain storm isn't the greatest situation.

I had a smoke box built-in to a propane grill - think i used it once when i was out of charcoal.
It worked.
 
Patrick said:
if you really want to go fuel driven, make sure the one you get has a conversion kit available.

the only benefit I see it portability of a propane smoker -
if NG is available, so is electricity - with the benefit of electricity being that it can go inside the garage, for trapping that lovely pork smell.
although electricity in a rain storm isn't the greatest situation.

I had a smoke box built-in to a propane grill - think i used it once when i was out of charcoal.
It worked.
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Right now I can carry the electric in and out of my basement but I was hoping to leave the propane on my deck. But it's just one more thing to keep covered that I'll forget.
 
Big Dumb Animal said:
Right now I can carry the electric in and out of my basement but I was hoping to leave the propane on my deck. But it's just one more thing to keep covered that I'll forget.
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my brother leaves his electric outside with a cover - i'm sure @jmanic does too.
I kinda wish i went electric/pellet - except when it is party time!
lots of great options. what are you leaning towards now?
 
Patrick said:
my brother leaves his electric outside with a cover - i'm sure @jmanic does too.
I kinda wish i went electric/pellet - except when it is party time!
lots of great options. what are you leaning towards now?
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I was thinking propane but I'll have to hit the googles and end up down another rabbit hole. There is a natural gas line on my deck and they have those type of smokers. I'm really in that camp of not having to change out tanks.
 
I know you already got one but - My propane experiences have been OK but wouldnt be my preferred, well atleast on the super cheap model I used. NG you wouldn't run out of.

Pellet - Electric or propane set it and forget it. Rectec or Treager might be the best bet.

I would like to go the pellet route at sometime, but how many cooking devices do I really need on the back patio?
 
ekuhn said:
I know you already got one but - My propane experiences have been OK but wouldnt be my preferred, well atleast on the super cheap model I used. NG you wouldn't run out of.

Pellet - Electric or propane set it and forget it. Rectec or Treager might be the best bet.

I would like to go the pellet route at sometime, but how many cooking devices do I really need on the back patio?
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G+1
 
The_Mountainside_Menace said:
@Big Dumb Animal I was looking at that smoker. Seems to get great reviews. I am now leaning more towards getting this for my next grill/smoker combo. I like that it is charcoal loaded and the claims make it seem it will heat very quickly if needed, but I do think my gas grill will still be required for those quick meal nights. I've been back and forth nearly 50 times.

https://www.masterbuilt.com/collect...7orCC8RvSSjaYXMdqqy-v5WgilsXR4GhoCuLwQAvD_BwE
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That's an interesting concept. Like a pellet stove but with charcoal. The benefits of a pellet stove with the taste of charcoal.

I think this could be my only grill/smoker
 
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