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Duder

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Finally got a smoke that I'm proud of - Thank you
« on: January 23, 2021, 02:27:56 PM »
Hey guys!

I have been posting my woes on the forum this month about the learning curve I was experiencing. After reading your replies and absorbing your tips I have finally made a piece of meat that meets my expectations.

Tips that I took came from

Barefly
Old Sarge
OldeSmoker



  • Wrap the smoke box in foil
  • Line the bottom with foil and include a hole for drainage
  • Wrap cold smoke tube with foil to prevent airflow
  • Dipped my wood chunk in water before adding into smoke box
  • SLOW ramp up to desired temp starting at 150F and going up in stages to 225F


Thank you.

barelfly

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Re: Finally got a smoke that I'm proud of - Thank you
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2021, 04:15:40 PM »
Excellent!

So - tell us about the actual cook! What did you smoke? And we love photos of said cook as well!

But glad you dialed it in for this cook.
Jeremy in NM
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Duder

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Re: Finally got a smoke that I'm proud of - Thank you
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2021, 06:57:09 PM »
Well I can't post photos because I didn't take them, and the family ate the meal lol....but I can tell you what I made :D

5 lb chuck roast seasoned heavily with salt and pepper open air on a rack in the fridge overnight.

3oz chunk of pecan wood dunked in water before placing in the smokebox.

Smokebox lined with foil.

Step 1 - 150F for 25 min
Step 2 - 180F for 20 min
Step 3 - 200F for 20 min
Step 4 - 225F until internal temp reached 130F
Step 5 - Pull from smoker and foil wrap for 20 min - Turn oven on to 500F
Step 6 - Place roast in prehated oven at 500F for 6 min to get crispy crust

It was delicious. The fat was rendered perfectly, very tender and just the right amount of smoke on it. Took roughly 3'ish hours to smoke.


barelfly

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Re: Finally got a smoke that I'm proud of - Thank you
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2021, 07:24:10 PM »
Sounds like a great dinner! I love me some chuckie!
Jeremy in NM
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Bullet 4 burner gasser by Bull Grills
Weber Kettle with a Slow n Sear

old sarge

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Re: Finally got a smoke that I'm proud of - Thank you
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2021, 08:28:42 PM »
Don't lose the procedure that gave you the good results. Repeatability is important.
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Re: Finally got a smoke that I'm proud of - Thank you
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2021, 10:35:07 PM »
That is great to hear. It sure feels good to find a process that works well and is easy to repeat.
Paul from Southwest Missouri
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