Picked up a used SM260. The unit was filthy when I got it. Cleaned up, new seal, 2 new fire box’s, 6 new racks and a fresh season. Ran 2 packer briskets, and 8 pork shoulders. I put 11.5 oz. of hickory in 1 wood box. (I hadn’t ordered the second one at the time.) The product came out….meh. No smoke ring on the beef, and a little on the pork. Smoke flavor was quite light to not at all. I ran the unit at 225 until the meat was done. Took a tick over 12 hours. What am I missing/doing wrong?Read More...

I watched a great video on this where they used a 15 lb turkey. 275F for 4 hours. I have a ten pounder, and I wonder if anyone has done this with about a ten pound bird and can guess on timing Any guesses appreciated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b0n-Ys6VkwRead More...

I bought the SM066 years ago and have had nothing but problems, specifically with temperature. After YEARS of some snack sticks turning out normal but most batches fatting out or having loose casings I finally figured out that the temp go WAY higher than what I set it for. I go low and slow, bumping the heat up ending on 175ish to finish em to that 155 IT. The last batch I did the temp went to 230! When set to 175. Would this be the thermostat or the whole unit on top?Read More...

I am getting ready to purchase my first smoker. I have been told that the Fast Eddy "Pellet" will produce more smoke flavor due to the actual combustion that takes place then the SMO66. Is this true? Any help would be greatly appreciated.Read More...

I am on my second Green Mountain pellet smoker and still am not happy with the amount of smoke flavor in the meat. I have tried several things and am just done. I think its time for a new machine. The Cookshack SM045 looks promising but before I go even deeper in the hole I want to be sure that I will be happy with the amount of smoke flavor it produces. Being that it uses real hard wood and not compressed pellets Im hoping this is the right direction. Any information is greatly appreciated.Read More...

Hi! My name is Zon, I'm 27 years old this year. I'm the one who likes to cook the most, the sweet and sour ribs and I want to enjoy the delicious cakes together with people who like it, who has the same interests as me?Read More...

Hi Everyone! Can anyone recommend me best electric smoker for long term. There is no issue of budget at all.Read More...

Mine looks awful...any suggestions on the best way to clean it? Thanks!Read More...

So this Thanksgiving, as most recent ones, I did a rotisserie turkey on my Lynx gas grill. I really enjoy the "self-basting" results, crispy skin, tender meat that this method provides. This was a 17.5lb Honeysuckle White Turkey (frozen) bought at Winn Dixie for $0.49/lb. About $8.0. I inject with butter, white wine and poultry spice, then rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and more poultry rub. Cooked in about 2 1/2 hours. Always great results. I'll have to experiment more with smoking a...Read More...

OK, so I bought a 6.5lb bone in Publix Turkey Breast. It is in a rather high solution of salt so I didn't brine it. Just rubbed with Bahia Mojo (citrus) Rub and then injected with a white wine, butter and crystal (hot sauce). Put it over an aluminum tray to catch drippings and set smoker at 225 with two chunks of mesquite. I didn't do anything special with the skin, figure it wont be worth keeping but maybe I'll get a surprise. Plan to pull at 160 after maybe 3-4 hours. This is just a test...Read More...

I don't know how many business owners are on this forum but I need advice. What tools do you use for business management? I am most interested in those related to the employeesRead More...

Hi - I am going to smoke two 4.5lb prime chuck pot roasts instead of brisket (cost abatement). The cuts are about 2 inches thick. I plan to smoke at 225 to 160 degrees then wrap in butcher paper to 200. Looking for cook time advice as I need to have these ready to eat around 1pm. I do want to allow adequate rest time. Thanks in advance. I am a new Cookshack smoker using a smokette sm009-2.Read More...

Recent post in another forum listed a group of commercial rubs. How many of these have you tried, and if so, which ones did you like or not like: BRITU Smoking in the Dark Flower of the Flame Willingham's Texas Rib Ranger Dizzy Dust Dixie Dust Head Country Double Q Bone Smokers BBQ Shack Oklahoma Joe's - Cowtown Mary's Gourmet HomeBBQ Arthur Bryants The Slabs Rib Stars Timmis Spice OBQ Texas Spice Smokin' Guns Masterbuilt Corkeys Butt Rub Tom Ashton Rock Ranch Totaly Wild Blue Hog Paradise...Read More...

I finally acquired a couple of racks of dino bones that I need to vacuume pack. The issue is that I’m the only one in the family that will eat them. So the question obviously is how many bones should I put in each package. I’m thinking one bone per package might be best but I wonder if I left several together if they might cook better. Then I could separate them and reheat at a later date. What do you think?Read More...

Anyone have any experience with a fec300 mounted inside a enclosed trailer and cooking while traveling? I have a 24ft bbq concession/competition trailer and will be serving daily starting at 11am and festivals on the weekends. Would like to know if I can travel with the smoker running. Im pretty sure I can't run the rotisserie but is traveling while smoking possible?Read More...

Hello Everyone, I bought a used SM160 with IQ5 Controller, when I turn on the smoker, it shows preset 7. I am trying to press “PROBE” button and try to move to the mode settings. The controller does not respond. Any help, thank youRead More...

I have a FEC 300 and all of a sudden I can’t get it to heat up past about 110 …. Has been working perfect for 2 years prior ….it’s been cleaned and routine maintenance performed and still can’t figure out the problem …. Amy suggestions would Be great!Read More...

Hey guys, I’m just about to make the change to a 66 electric smoker. I do like my egg but it is very time consuming doing long cooks. The 66 is far bigger investment than my Egg. I just really like the convince of a set it and forget it smoking machine. A couple of question is it really set n forget till it’s done? I’ve heard that electric or pellet smokers in general do not have the same results as a lump charcoal or wood burners as far as smoke flavor or bark on different meats. True or...Read More...

I took the recipe below from the Brisket archives - and WOW - this recipe made the best tasting brisket i have ever had! I did not have oak - so i used some apple and hickory. I smoked two briskets using this recipe exactly (accept my briskets were about 8lbs instead of 10). The recipe did not say if you were supposed to rinse after the marinade, but i did lightly rinse it before i did the rub. I served 6 adults and 9 young children - and there was very little left - it was incredible -...Read More...

Light near control panel that indicates that smoker is on keeps going off during the cooking process. What can I do to fix this? I will include a pictureRead More...

Hey guys .. what have you all done to raise the level of the Smoker to make it easier to look inside without bending or stooping .. Could you post your pictures of what you have built or used .. since then all of us could take a look at what others have done .. I saw that cookshack is selling a stand .. does any one know if it�s waterproof .. since I would love to leave my smoker outside instead of lugging it in and out of the garage � and I would not want the items inside to get wet ..Read More...

I just bought A used 150RC model smoker. I have A lot of pellets left over from my old smoker. Can I use these pellets instead of wood chunks or could I damage the smoker.Read More...

I have a 8lb wagu brisket I'm planning on smoking this weekend in either a Cookshack SM025 or a PG1000? The PG1000 is new and I've only used for grilling over the past couple of weeks. Was wondering folks thoughts for smoking a brisket, which is a little longer of a smoke. Which Cookshack would you use and why??Read More...

Any one tried to smoke Picanha? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picanha) It's the main attraction in Brazilian steak houses, and is usually spit roasted. I've "reverse seared" one (in 275* oven until internal is 120*, rest 15 min., then sear in cast iron skillet (I lay mine directly on charcoal) about 2 min. per side--really good!. I've thought of using the smoker instead of the oven, but also wonder about skipping the sear and letting the Picanha go to 140*Read More...

I own 6 cook shack products and am happy with all but my amerique. The controller screen was so flimsy it tore twice. A member had similar trouble. He replaced his twice. I think these were first run smokers. I have a double smoker 35 years old that has had zero issues. Is there a controller, even after marek to replace the original for a decent price? I think it is a factory defect/lemon and should be covered by cookshack. What do I know. I only have 6 and one bad one in the lot.Read More...

Hi Everyone, Last night and today I smoked the largest brisket I've ever done in my Amerique, a prime full packer from Sam's Club, weighing about 16.5 lbs before trimming. It is the largest brisket that will fit in my SM066. The next largest I've dome was around 14 lbs. I'm finding that with such a large piece of meat, easily 4 - 5 inches thick on the point end, I'm finding I have trouble keeping the end of the flat from drying out. I cooked the brisket overnight at 200F and turned it up to...Read More...

I do some vending and was wondering if there is a way to setup a FEC-100 in an enclosed trailer? If I were to vent it up through the roof, would that be enough, or would I need some sort of hood as well? (wondering about the smoke that comes out when opening the door) This is my current setup. Right now I am just dropping the ramp on the trailer. On this day, we got rained on, which got me to thinking of a way where we wouldn't have to have the back open. Any ideas?Read More...

I am a long time grill and smoke afficionado but just ordered a new SM045 Supersmoker to add to my tools of choice. I did a lot of research on electric smokers and this forum was really incredibly helpful. Looking forward to many years of smoking adventures, trials and tribulations. I've had an offset wood smoker for years but never really mastered it until after I tried an electric smoker and figured out how to manage the heat, wood, vents, smoke, etc... My Masterbuilt died last week which...Read More...

I have a PG1000 coming and I am wondering how much meat fits on the indirect side for smoking? Can I fit a butt and a brisket, 3 butts, can the top shelf be used for additional space for smoking? Asking from those who have one so I know what to expect.Read More...

We own and operate a winery/brewery/distillery/event venue and we've recently added full food service (pizza, wings, salads, chips&dips). The next phase of the kitchen is BBQ. We purchased a SM160 to get things going. We plan to start with pulled pork, tri-tip, and pork ribs as weekend specials and for private events in our venue. We've found having regular food has definitely helped beverage sales (not just food trucks on the weekend). I'd like to thank everyone in advance for their...Read More...

I'm anxiously awaiting my new PG1000 grill to be delivered this week! I've owned a SM045 for about 10 yrs. Couple of ?'s around pellets: - What's the best way to change pellets? If I want to change flavors or remove pellets at the end of a smoke? Is a small shop vac the best method? - Sifting pellets - is this required? Thanks!Read More...

After many years of briskets, butts and salmon -- after which I wasn't always super-diligent in my cleanup routine -- my SM025 became so "seasoned" that nobody wanted to look at it, much less eat anything out of it, and it sat unused in the back of the garage for two years. The boss eventually said I had to use it or lose it, so, back against the wall, in a fit of desperation, I gathered several cans of oven cleaner, a jumbo pack of paper towels, a plastic scraper, a garden hose, a 3M scour...Read More...

I got a tool/grinder stand a harbor freight and my SMO25 is a perfect fitRead More...

I picked up one of the A-Maze-N pellet smokers thinking I would use it for cold smoking in my SM-045. I have the cold smoke baffle, but thought I would give this a try. The instructions say you can use saw dust or pellets. I didn't have either. I used some chips which are like course saw dust. I started the box outside of the SM-045. I could get it to produce smoke for more than 15 minutes at a time. I know that I have seen mention of using these things in the SM-025, and or the SM-045. What...Read More...

I have some beef jerky to smoke up tomorrow. Given a choice between apple, cherry, hickory or pecan, which would turn the meat the darker color when smoked? Maybe a combination? I'll be using small chunks and running the smoker (008) at 175* for several hours, cracking the door open every so often to exhaust excess moisture. Any insight is appreciated- ThanksRead More...

Hello- I am planning to purchase an electric smoker in the near future.. I have narrowed it down to a Cookshack Elite 45 or a Smokin It 2D. I want something large enough to smoke 5 to 7 racks of ribs without having to cut them in half. I will also be smoking brisket and pork butts. The Cookshack 025 would probably work for me but I didn’t want to get something to small and regret it later. Temperature where I live usually falls into the 20’s so it will need to be able to hold temperature...Read More...

Any experience with the stand that is available for the Somekette Elite? At $400 I would like to hear a lot of positives before pulling the trigger! I think it would be great not to have to bend over due to bad hips and knees! Thoughts?Read More...

We're getting lots of new members (and lurkers) so thought I was time for a "roll call". Tell us who you are? I'm Smokin' Okie, a non-paid straight man for the rest of the forum gang. Love the friends here at the forum! I've been smokin' for a REALLY long time, on most any smoker out there.Read More...

Had 18 pork butts in the smoker friday/saturday and the temperature was all over the place. Had it set for 220 and the air temperature overnight was low 60's. I've used it a few times this year and the temperature would go up/down a few degrees but Friday it was bouncing 15 to 20 degrees above and below the 220 set temp. I'm going to call customer service tomorrow, (which from past experience are AMAZING ) but just wondering if there is something that I may need to replace that's on it's way...Read More...

The auger on my PG1000 got clogged. The only way I could clear it out was to back off the screws that hold the pellet hopper. I wasn't able to remove the hopper, but it somehow helped. I put all the screws back, but now pellet pieces are dropping below into the area that houses the controller, fan and auger. These self taping screws don't see to allow precision assembly of the hopper to the feed chute. Anyone have any ideas?Read More...

I would like to mount a SMO25 on a cart to get me off the ground when using it. I would also like this cart to be versatile enough to roll out of my garage, over the lawn and sit on a back patio when in use. Has anyone seen one or made one? Pictures, ideas?Read More...

Now have a 25 cookshack and would like to purchase a 66 in excellent shape and shipped to Bosque Farms New Mexico 87068. Any body got one, can be called or texted at 505 269 6888 with info. If I find a 66 I would be selling my 25 built in 3/8/2012.Read More...

I've owned a Cookshack Smokette Elite SM025 Electric Smoker for about 9 years now and have had multiple issues with its Digital Controller head. I have already replaced the original controller twice over the years and eventually have the same issues recur over time...intermittent controls, inability to set temps, partial screen outages, etc. The smoker has been dissassembled, all wiring checked (including signal continuity) which then eventually results in replacement the controller. The...Read More...

I'm smoking four boneless pork shoulders for my father-in-laws church event tomorrow on my SM025 Smokette Elite. Each is very small... they range from 2.9 to 3.8 lbs each, for a grand total of 12.9 lbs. How would this impact expected smoke times, and would it impact how much wood I need to include? I generally just do one massive pork shoulder (around 12 lbs each and smoke for roughly 12 hours on the top shelf), so this is a bit of a curveball for me. Would appreciate your guidance, my...Read More...

looking for some advice on value of a used cook shack model 66, powers up and appears to be working just fine. manufactured in 2008. anyone bought a used one recently who can comment on fair price? thanks.Read More...

At the start of my barbecue career I fumbled through a few rubs before finding Mike Mill's Magic Dust recipe . There's now a mason jar full of it in my cupboard at all times. Keeping a steady rub constant allowed me to focus on how to slow-smoke a piece of meat to perfection, and after seven years, I'm now feeling pretty comfortable with that. But I'm back to playing around with rubs, and finally tried one I've always found intriguing: a coffee rub . Not a coffee drinker myself, I wasn't...Read More...

Looking to sell an Amerique Sm066. It is probably 10 years old and still works and looks like new. Question I have is what it is worth. Any ideas?Read More...

It's been a while since I smoked any almonds and I'm wanting to do a batch or two. I've listed the last two batches that I've done and am considering to repeat. I thought I'd check to see if there were any newer and or better suggestions..... Pags @ CookShackI smoke almonds quite a bit and have had success with this recipe: 4 lbs Almond 6 TB Worcestershire sauce 2 TB granulated garlic 2 tsp salt or sea salt In a large bowl and using a large serving spoon, mix the almonds with the sauce until...Read More...

Hi there - I'm seriously considering the PG500 Fast Eddy for my next pellet smoker, but I've never actually seen one in person. I've checked with cook shack and they do not have a dealer in Houston and/or any on display anywhere in Texas. Anyone in the Houston area that would be willing to let me have a look at yours and ask a few questions? Cheers ConradRead More...

Looking at another web site and found a high temp recipe for pickle brined mock fried chicken and wanted to give it a try. My concern is the temp of the cook requires 450 to 500 degrees. Will running at these temps cause any problems or bad idea to even attempt? For anyone who might be interested here is the recipe using a Weber kettle . 8 bone-in, skin-on thighs 10 oz dill pickle juice 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons celery salt 2 teaspoon cayenne 2 teaspoon Kosher salt 2 teaspoons...Read More...