Smokin-It User Forum!
General Discussions => Introductions => Topic started by: mplslakes on April 27, 2021, 11:53:53 AM
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Good morning. Just picked up a used model 2 last week. Have been smoking for many years, first on my Weber gas with wood chips in foil, then was gifted a Big Green Egg for Christmas about 2.5 years ago. Love my BGE, but it takes work to keep it on point.
Had a little Masterbuilt propane smoker that I was also gifted about five years ago that I've used a few times up at the lake (also have a Weber kettle up there). That one has been awful, burns the bottom of everything no matter the temp or time, which means I almost never use it. Decided to get an electric for up at the lake... love smoking but don't want to monitor it like I do at home. Hoping my model 2 is big enough for family gatherings... will see!
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Welcome from Western New York. I think you'll find the SI to be a wonderful addition.
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Welcome to the group.
The #2 will hold 4 racks of ribs (you have to cut them in half), 2 smaller pork butts and 2 turkey breasts.
I suggest you try it out a few times (and post pics of the smokes) before you take it to lake so you have a good idea of how it works.
One of the nice things about these smokers is you don't have to tend them at all. I don't wrap ribs, and only look at them when getting close to finish time.
If you don't have a small scale to weigh your wood, suggest you get one. Start out with 3-4 oz of your favorite chunk wood and then scale up or down to your taste. It is very easy to over smoke and get bitter smoke flavor in one of these.
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Thanks, yes, planning to give it a run at home this week. I have a scale and lots of chunk, so should be all set there. Have definitely gotten the message about not too much chunk, even the guy I bought it from gave that advice (we spent a good 20 minutes talking about his experience with the SI2).
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Welcome from Central Texas. I have a #2 analog and love Lazy-Q. I smoke more often than I would otherwise. I have a chip screen in my wood box and I put a layer of foil under it. My wood always turns to charcoal during the smoke now, no more ash. After reading your intro, I am even happier that I went with my #2 instead of the Masterbuilt propane smoker I was considering.
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Welcome from Delaware! You will love the #2 ... I know I do! Let us know if you have questions, but I think you will find the land of Lazy Q quite relaxing! Cheers
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Welcome from Central Texas. I have a #2 analog and love Lazy-Q. I smoke more often than I would otherwise. I have a chip screen in my wood box and I put a layer of foil under it. My wood always turns to charcoal during the smoke now, no more ash. After reading your intro, I am even happier that I went with my #2 instead of the Masterbuilt propane smoker I was considering.
When you use chips are you still using the same general amount given as guidance on chunk? The guy I bought it from threw in his stash of various chips (he had the screen, too) but I wasn't sure since folks on here mainly use chunk...
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Chunks are the slowest burning, so smoke longer for the same weight as chips.
I use the same amount (YMMV).
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Welcome from SE Arizona.
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Welcome from SW Missouri.
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Welcome to Lazy-Q from Oklahoma.
I think you have found what you are looking for as far as a "hands off" smoker. These things are truly a "set it and forget it" method for most cooks.