Recent content by OldeSmoker

I got in late last night after midnight but wanted some pulled pork for Sunday lunch. I had a 11# pork butt I had just picked up at Sam’s Club. No brine and I didn’t have any rub mixed up and to tired to do so. So I opened it up and seasoned it up with Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning. Put it in...

Has anyone tried the new vent wheel for the lid of the Bella CSG? The moisture generated when cold smoking can be a real problem. I was tossing around the idea of getting the vent wheel, just thought I would check to see if anyone had any experience with it yet.

Since I am a lifelong Chiefs fan and I live here in Missouri. I think it might be a good idea to smoke some Kansas City style barbecue for the Super Bowl. We Chiefs fans have had plenty of painful years over the past 50 (except last year) so I wouldn’t want to do anything to tick off the...

I have installed a new cable Wi-Fi network in place of the old AT&T DSL I had. I have an Arris Surfboard SBG10 combination modem/router. I deleted the app and reinstalled it. I reset the device on the 3DW and moved it into the room with the modem. The router is dual band but they are separate...

I had a craving for some juicy smoked Turkey Breast for sandwiches last night. So I headed to the market and picked up two 7 LB bone in Turkey Breast. This will be my first Turkey Breast smoke although I smoked a whole Turkey for Thanksgiving which turned out well according to the family. I...

I have a Mulberry tree and was looking for someone with experience smoking with Mulberry wood. Is it similar to any other fruit wood as far as the flavor profile goes? What did you like or dislike about it? Is it mild like most fruit wood or does it have a stronger flavor profile? How long did...

Prepping slabs of spare ribs tonight for tomorrow’s weekly Saturday smoke. I trimmed the extra meat and cartilage (riblets) from the slabs for St. Louis style ribs. Removed the membrane and flap from the bone side of the slabs, then gave them a heavy coat of rub to allow them to dry brine...

I smoked my first Pork Butt yesterday in my 3DW. I talked my self out of starting it late the night before. You know the conversation, "it's only seven pounds that will easily be ready in 10 hours." Ok, lesson learned. I brined it in DivotMakers brine for 24 hours which was a very good decision...

It appears that Model 3 shelves will fit inside the Stephanie cabinet. I wanted to confirm that with someone who has it before ordering. Also, what keeps the door on it closed. I don’t see a latch in the photo on the website. Is it magnetic?

I have a 3D-WiFi that I have had almost 2 months. The face plate on the Auber PID controller is separating from the unit. I keep my smoker on a covered patio where it does not get any direct sunlight or any rain. I also keep the vinyl cover on it at all times except for when smoking. Has anyone...

I ordered my new 3D Digital WiFi on August 11, 2020. SI shipped it out the next day with FedEx. After a trip to Idaho it finally made it’s way to Missouri. I received it a week later. No fault of SI of course. Back in the 80’s I was in the restaurant business for 9 years. I had the largest...