Introduce Yourself -- Time for a CS RollCall

Welcome to the forum Jimmy and congratulations on an excellent choice

Rev. Rick here. Live in VA. I saved 3 years for my Amerique. It all started when I was "Slugging" to work and heard the driver and another passenger talking about BBQ and their Smokeshack Smokers. I asked questions, got on the web and started my research. Then the driver and I were together again on another morning and he let me taste the Deer Sausage that he had smoked. I was hooked. I purchased my AQ in '06. I have been Q'ing for more than 20 years, I really enjoy the consistancy of the food that comes off of my CS Smoker. The ease of use and the postive reviews from my friends and family. Many thanks go to the folks here on this list. I pull from you all as much as I can. i love to create something new for us that originated with all of you. Thank you all for your advice over the years.

I seem to have trouble getting any feedback on here but will try again. I gave my smokette to my son and bought an Amerique. I love it of course so I won't go there but was wondering if any other Amerique owners have had any trouble with the electronics. I just worry that cookshack will weaken like most others and have parts built overseas. I worry too much I know but think this smoker will last a lifetime and hope I can get parts if needed. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers, Don

We can't predict the future but Cookshack has been true to its creed and expect the same from them in the future. Cookshack is a small family owned business, and those type of businesses generally do well with local control.

Thanks for the reply Pags and also your positive attitude! Cheers, Don

Logger I got my Amerique in July and I had a problem with my controller just before Labor day weekend. Called CS and told them I was having problems . They shipped a new controller that same day and I had it in time for Labor Day weekend cooking. Great Customer Service.

I've noticed there customer service also!! Thats why I hope they stay in business a long time. I use my smoker alot like most of you. A butt tommorrow and bacon on Sunday. Geze what a life!! Thanks for the info. Cheers, Don

Hey, my name is Pat. Im a highway contractor from Texas. Been smoking for years old school but only three weeks an the CS. Best thing since light-bread. Already had good sucess with ribs and butts after reading 101's. I have been guilty of lurking but maybe I'm over that stage. Thanks for the great info.

Hi everyone, My Name is Roger, I got my Sm008 smoker I think it was 7 or 8 years ago. One of the biggest reasons I bought it over another brand was this forum. When I first got in to BBQ, I built my own off-side smoker from scratch. I still have it, but it takes a lot of work and time to cook on it and tend to it every 45 minutes or so. when I got the SM008 I loved how easy it was to use, like cheating. Anyway I am getting back into using the machine because It works great. I like to cook the food in the cookshack, then foil, and wrap it in a towel and transfer it in an ice chest to the duck club. I got this tip from this forum and I still use it) Right now I am doing 2 boneless pork-buts to drag out to a potluck at the duck club on saturday

Thanks

Roger

Greetings from the "newb".

Just seasoned my AmeriQue with a pork shoulder and for my first attempt it was pretty awesome! Hubby and I are in a pork coma right now. He was not a fan of pulled pork till now. Rubbed it down with a dry rub of paprika, brown sugar, cumin, red chile powder, jalapeno powder and S&P.

Man, I can't wait to try some trout in the smoker tomorrow.

Is it possible to overdose on smoke??

Nope. Welcome aboard. You'll love your smoker.

Hi! B.J. here!
Had my Elite since July/17/10. I have had the pleasure of cooking several great (some not so),meals. Have tried many recipies including Mainley Dave's, SmokinOkie. Thanks.
Today I need adivce. Have cooked a prime rib with cheesecloth, mustard, rock salt on my webber. Was wondering if that setup would get the prime rib brown without having to go to the cnov-oven??
I guess i'm mostly a lurker, but love my Smokette. Thanks in advance, and thanks for the info.

It may get brown that way in the Elite, but the bark we seek can only be achieved with an oven seared finish. Depends on what you want the bark to be like. Check it when it comes out of the smoker. If it meets your needs, just let it rest 45-60 minutes under loose foil. If it doesn't meet your need, throw it into a 500-550* oven for 5-10 minutes after the rest. It'll be ready to slice out of the oven. It just won't take that much longer.

I personally sear it in the oven after the smoke and rest.

Pags Thanks much for the fast reply. I know the bark is very good and looks awesome. After your suggestion, I'm gonna try it. I see you are from Roseville also. I have read many of your post. Just don't want to screw up a good piece of meat from Roseville meat market. If you know what I mean??
THANKS!!

I know what you mean. Roseville Meat Market is very good. Try Orangevale Meat Market sometime. Meats are from outside Omaha rated 93% Choice. A little higher and it's Prime (only 5% qualifies as prime). It, too, is a special occasion market. If you know what I mean.

Hi i'm in Paradise, no not that one, no yet. Paradise, Ca.. My name is George and my user name is mrbeeg. (My kids loved Rockey and Bullwinkle with Natasha and Mr Beeeeeg!)

Thanks for the Cookshack forum!

Well...WELCOME!!! This is a great forum and you will, if not already, learn a ton of imformation that will make you a better cook. Just ask or give the rest of us your points and we can learn from you also.

Life Is Good!!

I'm Matthew Ramsey and live in Atchison, Kansas. I picked up a used Amerique a few weeks ago and have been smoking away. I've used a Big Green Egg in the past and am enjoying the control of the CS.

I've learned a great deal from the forum and appreciate the time everyone has spent building this resource.

Matthew,

Welcome. Two great cookers you have. I have the next size down from the Amerique and you just can't beat the ease of smoking with the Cookshack. Guess that is why they don't allow electric smokers at BBQ competitions.

Also nice that you can enjoy great BBQ year around which is something you cannot do with a lot of other cookers unless you are willing to babysit them all night/day.

I also have the BGE and love it for a grill and cooker. Haven't smoked on them yet, but will just to say that I have/can do it.

Jer

Wow,I didn't realize that I had not checked into Roll Call when I started on the forum.

I purchased my SM025 and away I went. Never smoked before. Been at it for 2 months now and have done a lot with pretty good results thanks to this forum, KISS and you can't go wrong.

I am a stay at home mom, so I do all the smoking/cooking, but I prefer it that way! My hubby and three kids love the BBQ.