Barbeque smoker

[biggestmuff]

OP what do you have right now? You can use a regular Weber kettle grill as a smoker. I've smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and even did the Bacon Explosion.

 

[melchoir]

OP what do you have right now? You can use a regular Weber kettle grill as a smoker. I've smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and even did the Bacon Explosion.

Absolutely, this is what I've done for awhile now. The only problem with the kettle is unless you buy a "smokenator" you are a bit limited on the quantity of meat that you can do at one time. 2 full racks is really about my limit on the 22.5 kettle.

 

[Pacfanweb]

If you're smoking ribs less than four hours you might as well do them in the oven.

If you're smoking ribs that long, you're wasting time. You can't get more tender than falling off the bone, and I get that in 2.5-3hrs.

 

[Pacfanweb]

I like some of the drum smokers I have seen buuuuut from my experience they suffer temperature swings, especially if it's windy outside. Not saying I don't like drums or you can't use them though, I just like something that can hang onto the heat a little better.

Mine doesn't. I got my barrel from the local oil company, it originally contained methanol.

 

[melchoir]

If you're smoking ribs that long, you're wasting time. You can't get more tender than falling off the bone, and I get that in 2.5-3hrs.

Apparently you know some secret that most pro's don't.

Most swear by a variant of the 3-2-1 method for Ribs.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Apparently you know some secret that most pro's don't.

Most swear by a variant of the 3-2-1 method for Ribs.

Tell that to Myron Mixon, who dominates the BBQ circuits.

 

[spidey07]

Tell that to Myron Mixon, who dominates the BBQ circuits.

What cut of rib we talking here?

 

[Dr. Detroit]

What cut of rib we talking here?

Only rib used on the cirucit is the St. Louis cut.

I know this as I have attended the Best in the West rib cook-off 3X.

Many of the rib cookers have gone to a high heat smoker with much faster cooking times.

 

[spidey07]

Only rib used on the cirucit is the St. Louis cut.

I know this as I have attended the Best in the West rib cook-off 3X.

Many of the rib cookers have gone to a high heat smoker with much faster cooking times.

Ok. I could do about 4 hours. Maybe less if I used the crutch.

 

[iliopsoas]

OP what do you have right now? You can use a regular Weber kettle grill as a smoker. I've smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and even did the Bacon Explosion.

I got nothing right now, just a regular stainless steel grill.

 

[Modelworks]

This is how we cook BBQ, throw the whole hog on the grill, cook for 4-5 hours and season with only vinegar and red pepper. Best if it was freshly killed.

 

[iliopsoas]

the picture is too damn small. I can't make out what you have on there.

 

[ElFenix]

just bought a hotplate. it's one of the smooth top ones rather than coil top. it blackened my chips and i smelled some aroma but no real visible smoke. maybe i need chunks? or maybe just more chips (just used a few for this test run)