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My CS 008 arrived today.. both the smoker and the base came thru without a scratch.

It appears the rack holders on the inside walls of the smoker are held at the top only. I saw no pins for the bottoms of these pieces. I assume that is because the bottoms are held to the walls when the racks are in place... ???

Question regarding the break-in. I'm sure it is not rocket science.. but.. the book says to put in a few ounces of a good wood and set the stat at 200o using no meat. However, directly below that instruction is a comment by John Shiflet.. says to find some really cheap, really fat meat to help give the smoker that black seasoned effect.

What to do? What to do? What to do?

Looking forward to getting this thing in operation once I get back from my vacation.. wish I could take it with me. Frowner

Bill
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Willy - Put in your 4-6 oz of wood and let er' rip! No meat is involved in the initial seasoning period. Then, for your first smoke, choose that fatty piece of meat like a butt or brisket. Some use yard birds, but just choose whatever it is you want to eat. I wouldn't do ribs for a first smoke (not enough fat) but to each their own.

Have fun with your new CS and visit & report your results often. Good luck to you!
Well, I broke it in.. Smiler Break in with 3 oz of alder.. darkened up the insides pretty well. Today, I took a yardbird, washed n dried it and coated with Best Foods REAL Mayo.. and sprinkled w/ CS Poultry rub.. and stuffed a beer can up it's other end.. Cool

Put in for about 4 hrs.. till temp reached 170 and pulled it. There was more smoke on the skin than I expected.. and it was quite sharp.. I used 3 oz of seasoned Alder.. it didn't come close to burning up.. so, I guess next time I'll try 1 oz.

I pealed the skin off the bird.. skinless, it tasted great.. I love chicken.. so, I'll be doing more... but, sadly.. not for two months.. If I could take this critter in my RV.. I'd do it in a NY minute. Leaving tomorrow or Friday for Colorado.

Thanks for the help.. I'll be needing more.

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