Bark and smoke ring?

[smokinwannabee]

Deciding on an electric or propane for first smoker and wondering if electric can produce smoke ring and/or bark?  Thanks for any info and input

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[gregbooras]

The short answer is no, you will not get a true smoke ring, but you get the color using #1 cure.

http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=3891.0

But the smoke rings does not add flavor, so unless you like the look.... who cares.

If you are looking for an amazing smoker you have found it here, see the article below for more info on the smoke ring!

http://amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/mythbusting_the_smoke_ring.html

Greg

[smokinwannabee]

Thanks, Greg. Bark?  Have read conflicting reports for bark with electric smokers.

[Pork Belly]

"Bark" is a subjective term. Everyone's opinion of "Bark" is different. You can get a dry textured coating in an SI.

If the SI "Bark" be better or worse than what you are used to I have no idea, I also have no complaints about mine.

[gregbooras]

Thanks, Greg. Bark?  Have read conflicting reports for bark with electric smokers.

Bark is not a problem with this smoker, here are some of my smokes.







Greg

[smokinwannabee]

Brian & Greg.  Oh my those pics look great. Have only smoked meats one time. This summer vacation rental had a propane smoker and I got hooked.  Thanks.  Can do without smoke ring but love the bark.  Looks like saving up for a Smokin-it.  Thanks for pics and info.

[gregbooras]

Brian & Greg.  Oh my those pics look great. Have only smoked meats one time. This summer vacation rental had a propane smoker and I got hooked.  Thanks.  Can do without smoke ring but love the bark.  Looks like saving up for a Smokin-it.  Thanks for pics and info.

This is one of my best investments and I use it weekly when I am not traveling. My good friend and neighbor had a LP smoker for years and now has #2.

The cost per day is about $1.00 per day, LP ..... 1/2 tank easy and then you have to consider wood.

With this smoker 2-6 oz. for chicken-brisket, with the LP smoker a half a bag or more of wood.

Also, since these babies are so well insulated, you put your meat in (don't need to check) and then pull out when ready to eat!

Please take the time here to read the forums.

If you are looking for a smoker that will not only perform but last for years, this is it!

Greg

[smokinwannabee]

Looks like an additional benefit would be the insulation to be able to smoke year round in winter.  Cost benefit seems like a nobrainer.   Deciding.  On a # 2 or #3. Not much of a tech guy and first forum I've been on and  will take your advise and figure out how to get to other posts.  Info has been a huge help. Many thanks. 

[SuperDave]

#2 typically requires cutting some meats like packer briskets to fit.  But that being said, just buy the biggest model you can afford and it will produce great food. 

[gregbooras]

For me the #2 was the right size and a perfect fit.

When I looked at the #2 and #3 the price was not really an issue. But only cooking/smoking for 2 and wanting something low profile for my pool area the #2 was my choice.

Greg

[smokinwannabee]

Thanks to both of you.  wondering what size turkey 2 will hold. A 3?  Either hold two turkeys at once? 

[Pork Belly]

Anyone that is considering a #3 over a #2 should buy the #3. You will have no regrets about buying the bigger unit.

[smokinwannabee]

Will have to save a bit longer but seems like many have shared the same that you won't regret going with bigger unit.  Thanks for input.

[FunkedOut]

#3 let's you put in 3 racks of ribs per shelf, uncut.
briskets go in without trimming.
15lb turkey's...  2 of them is the limit.  maybe 3 if you spatch them.
plus, you get 1200W with the #3.

if none of that is of interest to you, then the #2 is good to go.
if any of it sounds exciting, you'll end up with a #3 in the end.
that may not be so bad...
a turkey going in the #2 and ribs, butts and brisket going in the #3 at the same time!

[smokinwannabee]

Thanks joe. Info of big help.  Will typically smoke for 2 or 3 but typically a houseful thanksgiving / Christmas.