Q regarding SM025

Former Member

Hi Guys N Gals! Lots of great info in here--I'm trying to decide between the Smokette Elite (025) and the AmeriQue. I understand the electronic differences, but my question is regarding holding temp in the Smokette. Once my meats have reached internal temp, can I manually hold the temp at 140 in the Smokette? Would it be better to FTC for a few hours or keep at 140? Smoking for a family of four, I'm having a tough time with the price difference between these units. Anything else I'm missing here? Thanks!

Chris

10/11/091:36 PM

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I think holding in the cooker and FTC'ing are roughly equivalent in terms of outcome. If you foil and hold in cooker, they become identical IMO. The AQ is a nicer smoker, but the 025 would likely meet your needs.

10/11/092:16 PM

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Thanks! Just bought the AQ from CharcoalStore! Hope she's great!!

10/11/092:37 PM

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Congrats on the purchase...

You couldn't wait could you (know the feeling)?

You find "holding" will depend. You may through your own methods, use foil and if you do, you don't have to hold it in the smoker.

But realize, there IS a learning curve before you can get your timing down. So just start experimenting when you get it and it all comes rather quickly.

10/11/095:47 PM

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Well, the AmeriQue is on the patio being seasoned now. Sounds like a metal mexican jumping bean! All kinds of noises coming from it as the temps are rising! Can't wait till tomorrow to smoke something better than an empty box!

10/17/091:47 AM

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Congrats on your new purchase. I love my AmeriQue, take good notes, read the forum and ask questions! Good luck.

10/17/0910:32 AM

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