Birthday's are good for you....the more you have, the longer you live. That said, and before Smokin decides this topic may have little to do with teach'in or learn'in BBQ, the question is....what special BBQ are you making to celebrate? I say something expensive! ;- )
Posts: 374 | Location: Los Angeles, CA | Registered: October 31, 2003
"...after 969 posts, you're FINALLY joining the few,"
Maybe I'm a cautious man.
Anyhow, she's out there cooking up a brisket.
Stuart needs to work on those "thumb screws," used to attach the smoker to the little storage unit. Takes a contortionist to keep the fender washers in place, line up the screw, and twist, while upside down, half in, half out of the unit.
But, I got 'er done.
Posts: 990 | Location: North Florida | Registered: June 01, 2001
SmokeMullet, my 1971 Aquaspsort 222 is almost restored. I'm coming your way.
Otherwise, Greyn, I am sad...
No smoke ring.
A Cookshack product will never win.
Talk about your grey burger; here's your grey slab. I did the brisket to 180. A glossy exterior; good slice; but, with no smoke ring....fogettaboutit. Charcoal wins, hands down.
On " presentation," u gotta problem.
Taste ok, but not complex. MD 20-20 vs Napa Valley Merlot, 2002.
Simplicity? Of course. Set it, and forgetit...
Posts: 990 | Location: North Florida | Registered: June 01, 2001
You know I2, if you've been around that long, you've heard and read the discussions about Smoke Ring. And if you think it needs a smoke ring to taste good, just add a chunk or two of charcoal.
Did you turn out a perfect brisket in your old smoker the first time you used it? Not likely, why don't you go into this with an open eye and see if you can make a product you're happy of, going with the experience of the forum?
If not, I believe CS still has a return policy.
Posts: 8637 | Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA | Registered: January 25, 2001
I@BBQ No smoke ring- This is not a suprise since the CS uses so little wood. If the smokering is that important to you then you will not be happy. You can get a slight ring by using charcoal and wood in the smoke box but not like a wood burner.
Taste ok, but not complex. MD 20-20 vs Napa Valley Merlot, 2002. - For the first try, "Taste OK" should make you happy. Like all smokers there is a learning curve and with a little trial and error and good notes, I am sure you can get the results you are lookin for. If not, they do have their return policy. How long did it take to turn out a product you were happy with on you other smokers?
Simplicity? Of course.- Sometimes staying up to maintain the fire isn't what it used to be.
Good luck with the new toy and hopefully after waiting so long to get one you will give it another try and not be disappointed.
Posts: 167 | Location: San Francisco, CA | Registered: March 19, 2002
