dschaef: I have done it both ways. I don't know that it makes a lot of difference one way or the other. You will really like using these smokers in the cold. I have used mine in below 0 weather, and they have run just fine. Set them and forget them. I have several of the remote read thermometers, and it is really nice sitting in the house and knowing what is happening in the smoker. Some of the new ones work with smart phones. I haven't tried them since I am not smart enough for a smart phone.
quote:Originally posted by dschaef:
BTW, I'm located in Wisconsin so the SMO25 is in for a lot of cold weather smoking.
The SM025 will do just fine. I had an SM020, cooked through blizzards, below zero temps, rain, sleet, snow, you name it. Never a hiccup. In the winter it'll just take a little longer to get up to temp.
Welcome to the forum.
Just like to say hi and just joined the forum. Ordered a fec-100 should get it the end of this month and I can't wait. Happy smoking!
Hello, just got a PG 1000 last week and looking to learn and share with the great minds on this forum. Thanks
quote:Originally posted by Sabre700:
Hello, just got a PG 1000 last week and looking to learn and share with the great minds on this forum. Thanks
Welcome to the forum. Don't be shy, we're a friendly bunch.
Howdy Ed Clay currently residing in Saint Augustine Florida,
I have been makin Barbecue for to long to remember, My first cooker was R2 D2 thought I went big time back in the day when I got a SNPP , I cook for parties and crowds in my Big Jim Lazy Q offset it runs propane , coals or wood, I added a stainless steel tray at the bottom in order to Direct Q. I recently aquired a SM 009 from a friend who is scrapper, I paid all of $25 for it brought it home cleaned it up and it works just fine. It is the older model with the knob not digital but it does a very nice job smoking.
Merry Christmas everyone
I have been makin Barbecue for to long to remember, My first cooker was R2 D2 thought I went big time back in the day when I got a SNPP , I cook for parties and crowds in my Big Jim Lazy Q offset it runs propane , coals or wood, I added a stainless steel tray at the bottom in order to Direct Q. I recently aquired a SM 009 from a friend who is scrapper, I paid all of $25 for it brought it home cleaned it up and it works just fine. It is the older model with the knob not digital but it does a very nice job smoking.
Merry Christmas everyone
Hi All,
My name is Ted and i live ii Bonita Springs Florida. I purchased a SMO45 several months ago and I love it!
My name is Ted and i live ii Bonita Springs Florida. I purchased a SMO45 several months ago and I love it!
Hi all, joined this forum yesterday after placing our SM025 order in. Live in downtown Indianapolis now. Made in the USA brought me here for an electric smoker. I am new to smoking though I've lived in Kansas City, Durham North Carolina and Austin Texas in the past. Looking forward to finally not depending on someone else for my que! -Alex
PS got a call from FedEx this morning they are delivering tomorrow! Wow! That was fast! Delivery is Jan 12!
PS got a call from FedEx this morning they are delivering tomorrow! Wow! That was fast! Delivery is Jan 12!
Welcome all!
Had never heard of a Cookshack until some friends on a bourbon board started talking about theirs. What a rabbit hole I found myself going down. Stalked Craigslist for a few months and found a good deal on a SM025 and pulled the trigger immediately. When I say it is the best thing I've bought in years, I mean it. Love it. Even got my Dad who is a BGE warhorse on the path to ownership.
If any of you find yourself in the Napa area, please let me know.
If any of you find yourself in the Napa area, please let me know.
Welcome to the family! I have the same model. Feel free to shoot me a message or ask questions on the board. You're going to love it.
Hello, I'm pollock I've had my smokette for over a year now and I think this is one of the best investments I made. We enjoy Ribs
Thanks cookshack.com
Thanks cookshack.com
Welcome, pollock! I hope you will be posting many of your recipes and successes (with PICS!). Enjoy the forum and the many great cooks here who want to help in any way they can!
Greetings all,
Biggz here... Been smoking stuff for years in everything from my first Little Chief to my latest Traeger and many others in between. I recently treated myself to a new SM025. After seasoning it and doing some reading on the forum, today I am breaking it in with my first smoke of sockeye salmon (it's a Northwest thing). Just now coming to temp (I really like the temp probe program) so it'll be off soon. Next up for this afternoons smoke will be a whole chicken. Looking forward to many years of living in the happy zone of flavors.........
Biggz here... Been smoking stuff for years in everything from my first Little Chief to my latest Traeger and many others in between. I recently treated myself to a new SM025. After seasoning it and doing some reading on the forum, today I am breaking it in with my first smoke of sockeye salmon (it's a Northwest thing). Just now coming to temp (I really like the temp probe program) so it'll be off soon. Next up for this afternoons smoke will be a whole chicken. Looking forward to many years of living in the happy zone of flavors.........
Welcome Biggz, love that sockeye.
Enjoy your new smoker.
T
Enjoy your new smoker.
T
Hello All from Texas.
New to the Forum but not to CS. We had a SM055 for a number of years and let it go when we sold a house. Back in the market for a new smoker. Exploring all the options including an electric, a pellet and wood smoker. Learning a lot on here!
New to the Forum but not to CS. We had a SM055 for a number of years and let it go when we sold a house. Back in the market for a new smoker. Exploring all the options including an electric, a pellet and wood smoker. Learning a lot on here!
Welcome CK
Welcome Sherpa. My first cookshack was a SM-025. Still have it but it's currently on loan to my brother. How do you like your ribs so far?
quote:Originally posted by Padrefan98:
Welcome Sherpa. My first cookshack was a SM-025. Still have it but it's currently on loan to my brother. How do you like your ribs so far?
The first batch of ribs was very good, but not the best I've ever had. The second batch, however, was very near the best I've ever had! I suspect the third attempt will be the best I've ever had and I cannot wait!!!!!