I am new to the electric smoker. Can I add a small piece of charcoal with my wood chunk? model # Smokette 025
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You sure can. I haven't yet, but heard it's supposed to help with the smoke ring.
I guess the question is ,Why?.Are you doing a longer cook and trying to put some smokering on the product.Remember,it is only a slight tinge and has no flavor.
But yes,your wood chunks will turn to charcoal,along with the chunk you add.
Also,it appears that only Kingsford has any effect.
But yes,your wood chunks will turn to charcoal,along with the chunk you add.
Also,it appears that only Kingsford has any effect.
I with Tom on the original Kingsford's and letting the smoker warm up first won't hurt any on producing a nice smoke ring. A guy might want to try a couple and take good notes. The next time try 3 and take good notes.
Heck he might realize that the product tastes better if he leaves them out and worries about cooking the meat properly...but I would never discourage someone from trying to cook something to see for himself...it just might lead to making a feller a better cook.
Heck he might realize that the product tastes better if he leaves them out and worries about cooking the meat properly...but I would never discourage someone from trying to cook something to see for himself...it just might lead to making a feller a better cook.
I have tried up to three pieces and have not achieved a smoke ring...but I have decided I don't care about the smoke ring...anyone want a bag of Kingsford?
Like many of the 1000 super secret tips that get mentioned,as cal says"maybe just focus on getting the meat cooked correctly and we are way ahead of the game". 
quote:Originally posted by AndyJ:
You sure can. I haven't yet, but heard it's supposed to help with the smoke ring.
What does that smokering taste like ?
quote:Originally posted by SmokinMAINEiac:
I have tried up to three pieces and have not achieved a smoke ring...but I have decided I don't care about the smoke ring...anyone want a bag of Kingsford?
Were those briquettes blessed by Lord Myron with his peach nectar holy water?
I have the 025 and use about 6 kingsford briquetts in my fire box with wood and have no problems. I always spread everything out and never stack wood on top of the charcoal.
No Max, they were not. Perhaps that was the reason I didn't get that DELICIOUS smoke ring?
quote:Originally posted by MaxQ:quote:Originally posted by SmokinMAINEiac:
I have tried up to three pieces and have not achieved a smoke ring...but I have decided I don't care about the smoke ring...anyone want a bag of Kingsford?
Were those briquettes blessed by Lord Myron with his peach nectar holy water?