i have and 11lb. brisket. I will smoke it to in internal temp of 160 F. After it cools completely do you think that I can put it back in with a pan of water and steam it up to an internal of 190 F.? If I turn my machine up to it's max setting of 250? Thanks everybody. Paul Irving. TorontoRead More...

I have seriously been thinking of moving from my PG500 to one of the cabinet smokers (SM025-SM066). I would just get a gasser for grilling and have the cabinet smoker as my smoker. I welcome your thoughts. My thought is: A more traditional smoke profile (smokier) would come from the cabinet. A gasser is an easier grill to use than the PG500 which is tight and hard to see inside. Please tell me if I am crazy or if this makes sense.Read More...

I have an PG1000 that I got for Father's Day in 2012. I do love the grill but a couple months ago the v-shaped mounts inside the fire box that hold the flame bar crumbled to rusty-dust and fell away leaving large holes in the metal walls exposing the insulation within. Has anyone else experienced this? I am somewhat stumped on what to do for repair. Anyone have ideas? See pictures enclosedRead More...

how would I cook a rack of small babyback ribs.. time.. temp? (sm-025)Read More...

Time to revisit the "HOW" to do it (cal, I saw your post). In the headline, please use PIC or PICS (depending on if it's one or many photos) Option 1. You can upload your photos directly into the forum when you start a new thread. At the bottom there is a line that says "add attachment" click on that, browse to your LOCAL computer for the file name, then in the file description block, put a descriptive title. Advantages. This is the easiest to do Disadvantage. It shows up as a paper clip,...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...

I have an issue similar to the OP here . In my case, I got distracted for a few years (three kids!) and while cleaning up outside, rediscovered my old Model 08. The top door pin had sheared off, leaving a piece inside the door hinge and the rest inside the smoker hinge. I called up CS and they suggested I drill it out and replace it with a bolt. I managed to drill out the pin from the door, but the smoker itself is a unique challenge... The drill chuck prevents me from getting a clean angle...Read More...

Have had the 009 for several years and love it. One of my problems is the baby back ribs seem to always come out on the dry side. I have been dry rubbing the night before and leaving them in the refrigerator over night. The next morning there seem to be a lot of liquid in the pan. Could this be part or all of the problem? BillRead More...

I have noticed something in the SM150 that I recently bought. On two occasions now when I have opened the door to test for doneness, after closing the door the temperature continues to fall for about 30 minutes. One time the program was set for 4 hours at 225. I opened the door at 1.5 hours. It was a meatloaf. On the the other occasion the program was set for 5 hours and I opened the door at the 4 hr mark. These were ribs. Both times the temp fell from 225 to 150 in a span of about 30...Read More...

My digital control panel is not working right and its hard to tell what the actual temperature reading is. Anyone have a similar problem. Where can you get a new control panel?Read More...

Hey guys. Not sure if I can post this here or not but we are having to sell our brand new full mobile kitchen complete with FEC300. Its a 24ft interior with 8' ceiling. Capable of serving 1500+ at full capacity. 2 refrigerators, one food, one beverage. 36" grill, 36" oven/6 burner range, 50 lb 2 basket deep fryer, cold well, warming oven and full function bathroom. Works awesome at festivals and would be great for competitions. Email me for more pics and price. hammerdowngrill@gmail.comRead More...

Thought I'd start a thread where everyone can just quickly mention what they're makin' on their cookshack equipment. Any model, any method, any type of grub, etc. Pictures encouraged!Read More...

I've been using pellet cookers for 13 years. 6 years with my current FEPG 1000, 5 years with an FEC 100 and 2 years with a CS-570 during this time I've only had this one auger jam. I've just reassembled my FEPG 10000 after clearing the jam. To clear the jam I had to manually move the auger back and fourth multiple times to loosen the pellets and remove them. The pellet bin was full of dry cookshack pellets and there was some accumulated dust in the bottom, I'm not sure if this was a lot of...Read More...

Reading some stuff from Mixon and others and many times they talk about smoking Baby Backs in pans, then covering. Anyone have experience doing both ways?Read More...

Hello all! First time owner of a smoker (SM25) EVER and so stoked to start smoking! So, I’ve been reading a lot of posts on here and some folks don’t preheat their smokers. They just load the meat and the wood at the same time. Is “dirty smoke” only a concern with charcoal smokers? Sorry if this is a dumb questionRead More...

I was wondering if anyone knows where to purchase a schematic of the circuit board for a SM160 with a IQ4 controller? The schematic in the manual does not show any signal,voltage,etc, outputs. As a electronic technician with 30+ years of experience working on various circuit board I would like to be able to troubleshoot my circuit board to determine what once the temperature drops to around 40 degrees I can’t regulate the temperature or cook time on my IQ4 unit. Thanks. BuzzRead More...

I’m considering buying the SM009-2. My primary use will be for smoked sausage (summer sausage). Looking for input from others that have that same unit. A couple main questions for me are: 1. Does the unit generate enough smoke at the relatively low temps required for smoked sausage (ie, 160 - 170 degrees)? And... 2. What’s the max length sausage that you can hang in the unit. Thanks in advance and if anyone has personal experience I’d appreciate your input. Thanks again.Read More...

I am sure at this point you are tiring of my questions about the Amerique I am trying to get my arms around.... after 8+years with a 55 that operated flawlessly. The Amerique I have was built on 11-14-2006 so it is a very early model. As far as I can tell it was used very little by the original owner and he indicated he made no upgrades to the unit at all. It was garage kept and like new. I was using the unit yesterday to smoke some ribs and the outside temp was 88F. I placed the unit where...Read More...

I have beef ribs cut into 2 pieces 7 lbs How to calculate time since not 1 piece? 225 temp Thanks for help as I would like to serve fresh for company BobRead More...

I’m considering buying the SM009-2. My primary use will be for smoked sausage (summer sausage). Looking for input from others that have that same unit. A couple main questions for me are: 1. Does the unit generate enough smoke at the relatively low temps required for smoked sausage (ie, 160 - 170 degrees)? And, 2. What’s the max length sausage that you can hang in the unit. Thanks in advance and if anyone has personal experience I’d appreciate your input. Thanks again.Read More...

Is there really a difference smoke and cook modes? Say I set both to 250, would there really be a difference between the two? IQ5 controller and just received it today so curious?Read More...

Hello, new to smoking. I want to purchase a Signal 4 channel thermometer for my SM009 smoker. What is the best way to run the wires into the smoker, thru the vent hole? Thanks in advanced. DanRead More...

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I hope I can post this here, I had purchased an SM160 in early 2017 (build date 12/19/16) I no longer need it for my business and I’m looking to sell it. Has around 250 hours of cook time. Located in CT Comes with SM160 cover, meat probe, extra heating element, cold smoking kit with insulated baffle. Looking for $4,000 OBO if you’re interested, please send me an email at blackcapblades@gmail.comRead 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...

Im using my SM045 for the first time thrusday, I hve the rib rack, the smokers been seasoned and ready to go, my question is, if I put more then one rack of ribs in do you increase the cooking time and temp or just follow the book ? Thanks, Phil.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...

So I decided to use the beef cheeks to make some Barbacoa. 6lbs of beef cheeks meat, VERY red: Does not look very appetizing once you open it up: Quite a bit of fat and gristle: Simple rub all over, into a disposable pan, and into the smoker at 225 with two chunks of mesquite and a chunk of pecan. Now we wait...... About 4 1/2 hours in, ready to foil it to let it steam cook. 7 hrs later... Waiting for it to cool a little bit before I shred it. But I had to try a piece. OMG the taste is...Read More...

Did 35 pounds of Italian smoked sausage for church a couple of weeks ago. Began with 35 pounds of home-butchered ground beef, about 80/20. Mixed my Italian sausage recipe, the required amount of instacure #1 and some butcher packer special meet binder. Mixed completely and let set overnight in the fridge. The next day, stuffed into 35-37 Natural hog casings and tied at about 24’’ length. Put back in fridge overnight. Smoked on the FEC 100 using pecan pellets running at 160 degrees for about...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 have a SMO25, never a problem. Put a brisket in last night and got up this morning and probe reading “HI”. In plugged the probe and re inserted it several times with no better result. Put a remote probe in there and internal temp reading 200. Good news the brisket is going to be great. A little stumped on the smoker probe reading HI. Appreciate any help. Also is there a way to search the forum, maybe I’m missing something.Read More...

I'm smoking a 12 lb packer Wagyu brisket tomorrow morning. This is my first time doing Wagyu so I was just wondering if I should approach it differently than regular Prime? For example, I read that it finishes quicker and should be pulled around 185-190 (or whenever it passes the doneness test!). I normally wrap my prime briskets at stall, but should I even bother wrapping a Wagyu? Any tips would be much appreciated!Read More...

Looks like it has been a while since this topic has been discussed... Need some recommendations on a pair of grill gloves. Something with good dexterity (MUCH better than the oven mitt style I currently have) and something that would protect me if I accidentally touch the grate of my PG. Something I could carry my dutch oven from the grill to the kitchen would be nice, but not necessary. Just did some amazon browsing and seems like there is a crowd of products in the $25-35 range with nice...Read More...

The control board will not allow me to raise the temp. It only allows me to lower it. Anyone ever have this issue and how do i fix it?Read More...

So, just purchased a fast eddy 240 and loved it for the first 2 weeks. Last cook, came in to find a THICK white sour-smelling smoke coming out of the chimney. Opened the burnbox and pellets poured out of the door. 5 briskets, 4 shoulders later...oh well, stuff happens. Clear out burnpot and box, unplug and reset smoker for tonights cook. Starts fine, running a good temp and nice clean smoke. Come back 4 hours later to check on the smoker, and same thing happened. Can anyone help?Read More...

I'm going to be smokin' some chicken thighs on my SM025 this weekend. I've read several forums on the subject and the biggest "issue" is the rubbery skin. From reading the forums, I realize that you can finish the thighs in the oven or on the grill to crisp up the skin if needed. My plan is to marinate the thighs in Paul Newman's Olive oil and Vinegar dressing, then rub with Cookshack Chicken rub. I'm planning on using 2 oz apple wood in the smoker. My questions: The SM025 can get up to 300...Read More...

Hey Forum, here is a challenge to you who have been members a while. We have lots of new members joining in. Tell us, what are your most valuable lessons, to give to the new owners of Cookshacks? My first thoughts: 1. Read the forum, especially the archives 2. Keep good notes, you're own experiences will help you the most 3. Remember, this isn't a cake recipe...so time and temp are now the only way to judge when it's complete. And try to appreciate what BBQ is all about and understand what...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...

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...

Thought I'd share how we 'built in' our 500 smoker a few years ago in our outdoor kitchen.. Wasn't a lot of info anywhere so we had to experiment a little, but it works out great. A side wall has hidden hinges and the whole wall rotates for maintenance and access to drip pot underneath. In a back room, another secret door discussed as a shelf unit is a double door access to the hopper and ash door. A local kitchen fab shop created the shroud around the surround of the smoker.Read More...

Hi all. I've been away from smoking for 5 years! I have a cookshack and kept a detailed log of smoking while I was actively smoking meats. However, I am now going to resume smoking and plan on smoking a turkey this week. I have smoked many turkeys but reviewing my smoking journal, I left out one important detail which for the life of me, I can't remember what I did. So, here it is Do I place the turkey directly on the rack in the smoker, or do I set it on a cookie sheet? I ask because I...Read More...

Has anyone used this thermometer (Meater+) with their cookshack smoker? How did it work? Was the signal strong? Is it worth the money? I want to use it to smoke snack sticks and summer sausage. Any help would be appreciated!Read More...

How long are pellets still good to use? Taking proper packaging, storage, pellet firmness, etc out of the equation. My main concerns are flavor and proper burn time. While catering for years and owning a BBQ restaurant, this wasn’t a concern as I went through the pellet supply regularly. However, I’ve been out of the BBQ business for a few years due to my wife’s health. I’m going to start cooking just for us at home and don’t want to use what I have on hand if the flavor diminishes after a...Read More...

I know this is about other meats but I have a new one for me. I was asked to cold smoke some vanilla bean pods. I have them in the smoker now with apple wood. I don't know what the plan is for using them but it should add an unusual flavor. Anyone else get asked to smoke strange things?Read More...

My little eatery is booming and I've hired more staff to keep up with the rising demand. Today my manager told me that we needed 10 more cutting boards and I didn't wanna spare the money for buying em. So I went into my woodworking workshop & cut maple into small blocks. Still the wooden surface is pretty rough & it needs to be sanded. Any idea where I can buy an affordable good quality mouse sander that I can use for this ordeal? Anyone experienced in woodworking pls reply.Read More...

Hey, all... I'm new to the Cookshack forum as well as a new Amerique owner.... Certainly not new to the world smoking and grilling, however I am a novice at brisketing, and definitely at using the SM066 although everything I have put through it has turned out amazing. With that being said, I contacted a meat cutter friend of mine who came up with a 19 lb Choice packer, and I'm gonna give it a go for my buddies Superbowl party on Sunday... (I know, I'm breaking one of the 10 commandments in...Read More...

Has anyone put a port in their cookshack smoker for their food probes and if so, was it difficult to do? Thank you.Read More...

I recently purchased a used SM160 manufactured 4-21-10, when I looked at the unit the previous owner powered it up and showed me how to set temperature and time. I got it home Friday and decided to do some beef ribs on Saturday and I couldn’t get the temperature or time to adjust as the keypads seemed to have no response to me pushing and holding them to make the adjustments, after powering down three times I was able to adjust. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this with their...Read More...

I have 2 240 FEC and during over night smokes im having a flame out were the fire gos out I have put in new ignighters in , cleaned it up and down and im not sure what to do ????? HELPRead More...

Hey folks, Cold smoking salmon in my SM360 and I need temp readouts. I'm finding that for the probe and internal thermostat to work properly, the heat generation units need to be on and generating heat. Is there any way to view or monitor temp without having the oven on? Can I create that as a program? Or am I better off getting a separate thermometer for cold smoking?Read More...