Recent content by vwbrad

Got 2.5 lbs of London broil sliced and marinating in the fridge.  I'm making jerky tomorrow and I'm using the James Jerky Dryer for the first time.  Does anyone have any tips for its use?  The instructions recommend a cook time of 5-9 hours, but that seems way too long to me. There is also a...

I threw some Johnsonville cheese brats in my #1 over the weekend and they turned out far better than I expected.  I didn't do any prep and put them in straight out of the package.  I cooked them for 2-1/2 hours with some cherry wood chips.  The only thing I would do differently next time is not...

I'm feeling a bit duped after purchasing my model #1 last month.  I bought the smoker, cover, chip screen, and rib hooks, and seafood rack separately.  Now I see they are including the cover, rib hooks, and chip screen free with the purchase of a smoker for the holidays.  I should have waited... :'(

I had a propane smoker and wanted to upgrade to an electric smoker.  I just got my model 1 smoker tonight and I'm really looking forward to making some great BBQ.  I've had some good success with pork shoulders but I have not been able to do a good turkey.  I'm looking forward to connecting...