tufftom4 Posted December 11, 2011 #1 Posted December 11, 2011 My cheap charcoal bullet smoker rusted out so I have been doing a lot of research on small smokers, at first I wanted a gas smoker but after talking to people and reading reviews I decided on an electric smoker because I did not want the hassle of charcoal even though I love the taste. I bought an insulated Masterbuilt with a digital control board and seasoned it the other night. I got up at 4am today to take my Brisket out of the fridge after marinating it overnight with a layer of mustard and a dry rub and I am going to smoke it for 9 hrs and mop it every hour. I will let everyone know how an electric smoker works and if it is worth it.
Sylvester Posted December 11, 2011 #2 Posted December 11, 2011 I built my own smoker over twenty years ago out of 3/8" oil well pipe (new of course). It has served me well fo all these years. I smoke my brisket for two hours and then move it into the house oven at 225 degrees. I leave a thermometer in the brisket until it hits 190 degrees and then wrap it in foil and leave it in an insulated cooler for two hours. Perfectly done every time. The use of rubs and marinade are left to choice. Now I am hungry.
RedRider Posted December 11, 2011 #3 Posted December 11, 2011 My cheap charcoal bullet smoker rusted out so I have been doing a lot of research on small smokers, at first I wanted a gas smoker but after talking to people and reading reviews I decided on an electric smoker because I did not want the hassle of charcoal even though I love the taste. I bought an insulated Masterbuilt with a digital control board and seasoned it the other night. I got up at 4am today to take my Brisket out of the fridge after marinating it overnight with a layer of mustard and a dry rub and I am going to smoke it for 9 hrs and mop it every hour. I will let everyone know how an electric smoker works and if it is worth it. What time are you serving? Let's see, if I leave WI now, I can get there by ........ RR
Freebird Posted December 11, 2011 #4 Posted December 11, 2011 I had an electric smoker years ago and it worked very well. The heating element finally burned out. For whatever reason, I never did replace it and a couple of years ago finally bought a new combination unit. It has a gas grill on the left, a charcoal grill beside that and the smoker box on the side of the gas grill. I really do like it. The electric smoker was easier though.
bongobobny Posted December 11, 2011 #5 Posted December 11, 2011 Yummmmm!!! Don't forget we are stopping by to pick up my luggage rack in February...
bill in mn Posted December 11, 2011 #6 Posted December 11, 2011 Here is a site if you want to know anything about smoking ,cooking ,making,brining ,stuffing,well everything .I have belonged to this site for years and the same user name as here.Give it a sniff,Bill http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/
Roadhand Posted December 11, 2011 #7 Posted December 11, 2011 I smoke lots of things, pork shoulder, brisket, chicken, ribs, turkey, and the list goes on & on. I use wood (in Texas there is not anything else) Once the smoke clears (let it burn for an hour or two before placing the meat on) I place place the meat and let it cook for a couple hours then wrap in foil for the rest of the time. This will let the meat cook in the juice and will be very tasty. Marinating it overnight? Try italian dressing. It works very well and will keep you from having to mop with anything. Let me know how it turns out and I will come on up.
1 Canuck Posted December 11, 2011 #8 Posted December 11, 2011 I'd really love to have a smoker, but in the spring summer and fall there are too many bears around here . Are there any bear hunters here? Hmmm....smoked bear anyone?
Brake Pad Posted December 11, 2011 #9 Posted December 11, 2011 I'd really love to have a smoker, but in the spring summer and fall there are too many bears around here . Are there any bear hunters here? Hmmm....smoked bear anyone? How do I get my guns over the boarder?
Flyinfool Posted December 11, 2011 #10 Posted December 11, 2011 I smoked a lot of things in my younger days, but never a brisket. How many papers does it take to wrap around a brisket and how do you keep it lit?....................
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