Pick up smoker?
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Yeah that is lucky, everything on the internet to me seems like it's located in California or no where near Ohio. I'm having a hard time deciding between the Model #1 and #2, have you guy's been happy with your Model #1's or do you wish you got the next biggest model? I only bbq a slab of ribs or maybe a 4lb brisket for me and my wife so it's a little hard to justify the $100 price difference. But then I start thinking what about that summer BBQ I want to throw once and will I have room for food if I buy the #1? What should I do 
? Also, why does this smoker never need refilling of wood but the Masterbuilt ones i've looked at need wood added every hour?
? Also, why does this smoker never need refilling of wood but the Masterbuilt ones i've looked at need wood added every hour?
NDKoze
Moderator
I agree with Rick. For $100 and no shipping, getting at least the #2 would be my recommendation. But I might be a bit biased as I have a #3.
As stated here many times, you can always smoke less in a bigger smoker, but you can't smoke more in a smaller smoker.
Either way you decide, I think you'll be very happy with a Smokin-It.
As stated here many times, you can always smoke less in a bigger smoker, but you can't smoke more in a smaller smoker.
Either way you decide, I think you'll be very happy with a Smokin-It.
Ok model #2 it is. I just hope there is only one Fairlawn, Ohio and not another Fairlawn on the other side of Ohio, lol. I'm very excited about this smoker, every other one I looked at needed hourly tending refilling wood but I am very surprised how this unit needs so little wood and what minimal tending it requires.
NDKoze said:The no tending is awesome! My first smoke was a Boston Butt that I put in at midnight and then I went to bed and slept like a baby.The next day I had some of the best pulled pork I have ever had.
You will love the #2.
Nice, that's awesome! I was reading other posts where people said they were waking up every two to three hours to refill the wood or check the smoker and I was like oh no, no way I can do that.
Paul Case Luca
New member
YES!
Steve will meet you just off the interstate in the parking lot of a big box store to make it real convenient for you.
Wham done!
Steve will meet you just off the interstate in the parking lot of a big box store to make it real convenient for you.
Wham done!
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DiggingDogFarm
Guest
Yep, definitely get at least a No. 2
I just bought a No. 1 and I already wish I'd went with the No.2 :-\
I just bought a No. 1 and I already wish I'd went with the No.2 :-\
Paul Case Luca
New member
And if staring at a #2 go for the #3.
It's a once in a lifetime purchase so splurge... Plus if you're picking it up its "all good."
It's a once in a lifetime purchase so splurge... Plus if you're picking it up its "all good."
DivotMaker
New member
I own a #1, and have been testing a #2. No-brainer - great decision to get the #2! Fairlawn is in the Akron area. Email Steve at smokin.it.info@gmail.com to arrange pickup. He'll take great care of you!
I placed my order for the #2 so I'll probably pick it up tomorrow and start smoking during my days off this week.
I was wondering though do most people stay with the wood chunks for this smoker? And as long as the amount/weight of the chunks is the same it doesn't matter the shape of them, is this correct? Or do the cylindrical ones burn more efficiently in this smoker?
I was wondering though do most people stay with the wood chunks for this smoker? And as long as the amount/weight of the chunks is the same it doesn't matter the shape of them, is this correct? Or do the cylindrical ones burn more efficiently in this smoker?
Walt
New member
I have had great outcomes with chunks, SI dowels & chips. I also have used pecan slivers from firewood as well as adding a brickette of charcoal. Most frequently I use dowels or chunks for standard smokes. Chips & slivers or even pellets for low temp smokes less than 200 deg. Follow a well documented cook from this forum for your 1st couple smokes & leave any previous smoking knowledge to make adjustments AFTER this 1st smoke or 2. Enjoy!
I received my smoker today and it looks very nice. I plan on smoking ribs on Wednesday and pulled pork Thursday, problem is I don't know what is the best cut I should get for pulled pork, pork butt or pork shoulder? I'm going to go to my local butcher, is there anything I should tell him how to cut a specific piece?
NDKoze
Moderator
There are two main types of pork shoulder, the Boston Butt (upper) and the Picnic (lower). The Boston Butt is the preferred of the two. You're going to want to ask for a Boston Butt and your butcher will know what you want.
I just warmed some up tonight that I had pulled out of my freezer. Was so good, I just ate it plain.
Check out this pic that shows the locations of the two shoulder pieces:
http://0.tqn.com/d/culinaryarts/1/0/d/H/-/-/cutsofpork.jpg
Its not the best picture. But it gives you an idea of where the roasts are located.
I just warmed some up tonight that I had pulled out of my freezer. Was so good, I just ate it plain.
Check out this pic that shows the locations of the two shoulder pieces:
http://0.tqn.com/d/culinaryarts/1/0/d/H/-/-/cutsofpork.jpg
Its not the best picture. But it gives you an idea of where the roasts are located.
