Smoking meat

[john s]

Does anyone smoke their own meat? We are interested in smoking and have seen a reasonably priced one in bass pro http://www.basspro.com/Masterbuilt-Two-Door-Propane-Smoker/product/10226688/146858 and wondered if it was any good? Does anyone have any somking books that they would recommend for beginners? Also could someone tell me the difference between a propane vs electric smoker? Pro/Cons would be good too.

Thanks for any help

John

 

[btcowboy]

I love smokers, I used to smoke almost everything, even smoked potatoes lol..... I have built my own that ran on charcoal, and used the electric smokers (big chief). I prefer electric I would assume much easier to control heat and able to cold smoke, but they may be harder to hot smoke. I would love to pick up a big smoker, I dont think you would do wrong with it. As for books, "Google" has everything you need to know.... Good luck and have fun with it

 

[DTH]

Lot's of good info on the Bradley smoker forums.

 

[padleym1000]

I got that smoker from bass pro and it works sweet i smoke all kinds of meat with it, the best is stuffed pork roast, and pork ribs.

 

[Al "ley Cat"]

Just smoked some pork tenterlions,beef roast,baby back ribs and 1/2 a salomon over the wk. end ! I have a champion smoker.Been smoking for about 4 yrs. the best thing for you to do is go google search more all the info you need.My next project will be a brisket .

 

[catinthehat]

We like to throw steaks and chops or chicken in the smoker for a little bit before cooking to enhance the flavor Mmmmmmm, yummy.

 

[Wildreaper]

I smoke quite a few different things, and have a bradley electric smoker, works awesome,from wholesale sports (best prices around) and the bradley website has awesome recipes.

 

[bigz64]

if your learning you can also try the redneck smoker, you use a old bbq and poot a metal plate at the bottom with wood chips

 

[kidder17]

I have the Bradley with the electric controller. Spend the extra and make sure to get the electric control. Set temp and forget it- no need to keep adjust and fiddling with temperature control as your meat warms up and begins cooking when hot smoking.