Recent content by TexasSmoke

I have a model #3 that I had not used in a while.  When I plugged it in it tripped the GFI.  When I tried other GFI outlets and non GFI outlet I had the same issue. So after talking with Steve I replaced the element. Before I plugged the unit back in I checked continuity with my volt meter. ...

With 3 briskets under my belt I wanted to do a test smoke without the pressure of a bunch of folks to feed.  I also wanted to give the new perm temp probe a test run.  It was +/- 0 all day..locked on 225.  So I did a smoke today for the wife and I.....I think I know what we are having for dinner...

I am going to smoke another brisket on my #3 this weekend.  I am now hooked on the barbeque pit masters show and they all wrap their briskets.  I was thinking about trying this. It looks like most say this is an unneeded step in an electric smoker.  Any thoughts / pros / cons?

I have (3) racks of Babyback ribs coated in rub and resting in the fridge. The plan is to smoke for 5 hours at 230 with 3.5oz of Apple and hickory and a pan of apple juice.  I am going without the Auber since it has been so weird on ribs smokes. My first two BB rib smokes had the thinner end...

I have done 3 briskest on my #3.  The first one turned out great.  Not sure what has changed but the last 2 were not as good.  I did one yesterday for a group of friends and it fell apart. There was no way to slice it so I made it into chopped beef. It was stringy like a pot roast, granted I...

I had a bunch of family in this weekend and I did (4) racks of ribs on Saturday and a 13.5lbs brisket on Sunday. When I did the ribs the Auber was set to 225 for 7 hours and without probe 2 and the temp was all over the place.  It spent most of the cook around 200 and then was over 235 in the...

So far I have earned my Boston Butt & Brisket badges and now I am ready to smoke my first racks of ribs. I have some family coming in town masters weekend and I am making a trial run today.  I bought a rack of St Louis cut and a rack of baby backs for a test.  Here is the plan: I covered them...

So after earning my Boston Butt badge last weekend I am ready to smoke my first brisket. I bought a 12 1/2 pound prime packer brisket tonight.  I injected it with beef broth and added some oil and covered it with a rub from a local barbeque joint. I did not brine this one but will on the next...

I am currently smoking my 1st boston butt.  It's 7 1/2 lbs and I covered it in oil and some of Rudy's rub (regional barbeque joint) and let it marinate overnight.  I used 5oz of hickory and added some water in a tray next to the smoker box. I got my Auber set up and auto tuned last night. I had...

I have had a Viking outdoor grill for a long time.  It has their TruSear and grills some amazing steaks, pork & chicken.  I have zero experience cooking on a smoker.  I live in Texas so I have had plenty of experience eating great que. I have been looking at Pellets, Eggs & other electric...