My SM045 was delivered yesterday, and I was able to season it and have my first smoke -- ribs!
I've lived in Thailand for 6 years, and haven't had access to a smoker (my brother's Smokette) since then. I finally bit the bullet and had a SM045 shipped from Australia (the official Cookshack distributor) into Bangkok. The smoker took 3 weeks to arrive after the order was placed, and after clearing customs it arrived at 2:30PM yesterday. I had hoped it would arrive in the morning so that I could cook ribs for dinner, but after the 4 hour seasoning, I began cooking at 7PM. The seasoning process went mostly incident-free, with the exception of 2 burps. The first one drew my employees outside to see what was going on, the second louder one had them running for cover.
At 11PM (4 hours at 225F with one large chunk of apple wood, also imported from Australia), the wait was finally over. My ribs came out incredibly tender and moist. It can't compare to "quick" smoking them over indirect heat on a gas grill. A great late night snack.
I've bought a Boston Butt from my local butcher, and have a brisket flat arriving later this week (can't find whole briskets here in Bangkok). Will be putting the new smoker through its paces this weekend :-)
Andy
Cookshack Rib Rack loaded with rubbed ribs
Loading the smoker
Finished rack
Ready to eat
