Does anyone have a list of sites that show smokeing and pics, I would like to learn more.thx
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Texas BBQ Rub
http://forum.texasbbqrub.com/
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Do a google search on "barbecue forums" there are too many to mention
The Smoke Ring has links to over 1000 sites.
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I just received my smokette and tried to season the smoker as stated in the directions at 200 degrees for 4 hours with 4 oz of hickory wood ( 2 chunks). The wood chunks never burned so I did'nt get any smoke to help with the seasoning.And I am concerned about not getting any smoke at 140 degrees when I start smoking my venison summer sausage tomorrow. I need some help, does anybody have any suggestions please...
Ribman - Could you feel heat coming through the top vent?
This has been a minor issue. Try moving your wood to the very tip (the bent/looped part) of the wood box.
An extension cord can diminish the heat to the coil. Were you using one?
If that doesn't do it call CS customer service. They want you satisfied!
This has been a minor issue. Try moving your wood to the very tip (the bent/looped part) of the wood box.
An extension cord can diminish the heat to the coil. Were you using one?
If that doesn't do it call CS customer service. They want you satisfied!
yes I felt heat coming from the vent hole and I kept checking it because I did'nt see any smoke, and I had the wood chunks towards the middle, and I did'nt use an extension cord. Steve
Try it again. Put your wood as far forward (toward the smoker door) as possible. See if that works.
Thanks for the tips, I am heading home with a slab of ribs that are going in the smokette for my lovely wife's valentine gift. Thanks, Steve
Ribman, Wheelz speaketh the truth. I too found that putting the wood right over the bend in the heating element gives the best smoke results.
A thought about the 1,000 sites, is you get thousands of situations addressed,thousands of opinions about each,thousands of time frames.
Sometimes a little knowledge about too many things can complicate life.
Take things with a grain of salt,and maybe narrow comments down to folks that are on the same page as you.
Lots of experience on here,that have filtered all these sites,to come up with their thoughts/advice to steer you with your particular cooker.
Just my $0.02
Sometimes a little knowledge about too many things can complicate life.
Take things with a grain of salt,and maybe narrow comments down to folks that are on the same page as you.
Lots of experience on here,that have filtered all these sites,to come up with their thoughts/advice to steer you with your particular cooker.
Just my $0.02
Yeah man! That little Smokette is smoking now! I put 2 racks of ribs and a brisket on at 3 oclock and the smoke has been streaming out the vent hole steadily. these ribs are going to get wrapped in foil at about 6 and then cook for about another hour or so. I can't hardly wait! I put the wood chunks on top of the holes above the bend of the heating element and they starting smoking pretty quick after I turned the smoker on. Thanks everyone for
just wanted to say thank you sly2kusa,ct-q, Okie, Tried out those sites if anyone has more please add. Tom I'm not getting what you said here,or why, I asked a question. Made no "comments".So "grain of salt" and "narrow comments" is not adding up here. If I broke the rules of the forum, I did not intend to do so with the question.
quote:Originally posted by Tom:
A thought about the 1,000 sites, is you get thousands of situations addressed,thousands of opinions about each,thousands of time frames.
Sometimes a little knowledge about too many things can complicate life.
Take things with a grain of salt,and maybe narrow comments down to folks that are on the same page as you.
Lots of experience on here,that have filtered all these sites,to come up with their thoughts/advice to steer you with your particular cooker.
Just my $0.02
I am certainly not Tom - but I will say that the original post cranked me the wrong way. Absolutely no offense taken or intended! 
Just my opinion here but it's kind of like going to a Mercedes dealer and asking them where to buy a used VW. My advice would be try Google.
Peace!
Just my opinion here but it's kind of like going to a Mercedes dealer and asking them where to buy a used VW. My advice would be try Google.
Peace!
I, like many folks, enjoy different sites.
I was commenting that for entertainment value ,they are all great.
For working info,they might be confusing.
I, also, have been guilty of taking many bits of info,from completely different techniques and blending them into one technique-often with less than desirable results.
Making comp chili, is often a good example.
You can go from pretty fair,to having no idea where to go next.
Like wheelz says,if you know who you are talking to and what their level of experience with your cooker is,sometimes it is easier to stay on a track.
Certainly no offense taken.
I was commenting that for entertainment value ,they are all great.
For working info,they might be confusing.
I, also, have been guilty of taking many bits of info,from completely different techniques and blending them into one technique-often with less than desirable results.
Making comp chili, is often a good example.
You can go from pretty fair,to having no idea where to go next.
Like wheelz says,if you know who you are talking to and what their level of experience with your cooker is,sometimes it is easier to stay on a track.
Certainly no offense taken.
Tom you hit the nail right on the head with the 1st sentence. I was looking for sites from this forum that others with your experince enjoy. I googeled before I asked and came up with over a million.I am looking for recipes, and sites that other cs owners enjoy.Already bought the Mercedes, just looking for the car shows.quote:Originally posted by bigdogs:
Does anyone have a list of sites that show smokeing and pics, I would like to learn more.thx
So I hope nobody else has taken offense as there 1st reaction. Hope this note finds you all well.
Have you tried the Recipes section of the forum? Tons of great stuff there!
Yes I have Wheelz, I also have more than one cookbook so do you see the post was to open the horizon?quote:Originally posted by bigdogs:
Does anyone have a list of sites that show smokeing and pics, I would like to learn more.thx
The WSM forum,with ChrisA,is as close to the gentleman/teacher,to Smokin'Okie, as most of us have found.
Weber Virtual Bullet
It is an encyclopedia of smoking,without malice,and members MUST adhere to that attitude.
Many of the others have their own specific following.
The bbqforum is the largest,oldest?,and most widely followed by Kansas City cooks,judges,etc.
It is a wonderful resource,and fine to monitor.
You will find SmokinOkie,and many of us, there on a very regular basis.
There are some that feel a novice might be entering"maximum no rules combat" to venture into.
As you browse thru the multitude of options,you might inquire from the experienced folks on these forums,as to the relevance of many of the books,forums,videos,classes,etc.
As always, we welcome participation,whether it be to share info,or to ask questions.
Weber Virtual Bullet
It is an encyclopedia of smoking,without malice,and members MUST adhere to that attitude.
Many of the others have their own specific following.
The bbqforum is the largest,oldest?,and most widely followed by Kansas City cooks,judges,etc.
It is a wonderful resource,and fine to monitor.
You will find SmokinOkie,and many of us, there on a very regular basis.
There are some that feel a novice might be entering"maximum no rules combat" to venture into.
As you browse thru the multitude of options,you might inquire from the experienced folks on these forums,as to the relevance of many of the books,forums,videos,classes,etc.
As always, we welcome participation,whether it be to share info,or to ask questions.
Well, some might be "offended" that you want to go elsewhere
But, no worries, you'll always come back here.
But, no worries, you'll always come back here.
Hey BigDogs,
Look at the BBQ Brethren. Q-Talk is the forum I look at. Lots of these folks are hilarious and have a great time with BBQ. Lots of pictures, you will see. They also are super nice and provide advice without scolding or making you feel like a noob, from my experience anyway.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/fo...forumdisplay.php?f=5
Look at the BBQ Brethren. Q-Talk is the forum I look at. Lots of these folks are hilarious and have a great time with BBQ. Lots of pictures, you will see. They also are super nice and provide advice without scolding or making you feel like a noob, from my experience anyway.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/fo...forumdisplay.php?f=5
Well, I'm a novice and just love getting the information from this forum. Problem is I can't get enough of it. So I've gone to other sites finding all this stuff to be quite entertaining. I agree with Tom as all the information can create overload. So I use this forum as my "bible" cause of both the Cookshack experience and trust I've gained with some of the more experienced members. Simply go to the others for some light free reading and improvement to my general "Q" knowledge which is starting from a fairly low base.
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Thanks Tom, and Scot, enjoyed the new sites. Looking forward to more.You're right Okie we always come back.