Smoker purchase advise needed.

[BigRedChief]

Alright the decision was made. I decided to be lazy and go electric. I'm sure once I get going with this smoking that I'll beon Phobia's level(or at leasttry to be). This masterbuilt model sells for $219-$230 or so + tax.

I found a brand new one on craigslist for $200.00. So saved me about $50.00. Beside me taking the lazy way out and all the positive reviews I liked the fact I could fill the wood chip tray without opening the door. A digital timer that can shut off in case I forget about it or just want to let the meat set in there for a while after finishing smoking. Plus its insulated.

Everybody or most everyone love this smoker. Here's the listing on Bass Pro Shops
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

And the reviews of over 74 people are overwhelming positive on Wal Mart.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7811422

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Alright the decision was made. I decided to be lazy and go electric. I'm sure once I get going with this smoking that I'll beon Phobia's level(or at leasttry to be). This masterbuilt model sells for $219-$230 or so + tax.

I found a brand new one on craigslist for $200.00. So saved me about $50.00. Beside me taking the lazy way out and all the positive reviews I liked the fact I could fill the wood chip tray without opening the door. A digital timer that can shut off in case I forget about it or just want to let the meat set in there for a while after finishing smoking. Plus its insulated.

Everybody or most everyone love this smoker. Here's the listing on Bass Pro Shops
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

And the reviews of over 74 people are overwhelming positive on Wal Mart.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7811422

That's the one I have. I like it.

[Infidel Goat]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Alright the decision was made. I decided to be lazy and go electric. I'm sure once I get going with this smoking that I'll beon Phobia's level(or at leasttry to be). This masterbuilt model sells for $219-$230 or so + tax.

I found a brand new one on craigslist for $200.00. So saved me about $50.00. Beside me taking the lazy way out and all the positive reviews I liked the fact I could fill the wood chip tray without opening the door. A digital timer that can shut off in case I forget about it or just want to let the meat set in there for a while after finishing smoking. Plus its insulated.

Everybody or most everyone love this smoker. Here's the listing on Bass Pro Shops
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st..._SearchResults

And the reviews of over 74 people are overwhelming positive on Wal Mart.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7811422

How hard is the clean up after using this unit?

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Infidel Goat

How hard is the clean up after using this unit?

As per the instruction manual, you are supposed to let the walls "season". Pretty much what you have to do is clean the grates, Rinse out the waterpan so it doesn't get terrible and clean the seal on the door to maintain consistent heat, and dump the ashes.

There is a grease overflow that goes out the back that you have to clean if you have a lot of runoff, but Most of the drippings go in the waterpan.

Really not hard at all.

[Infidel Goat]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

As per the instruction manual, you are supposed to let the walls "season". Pretty much what you have to do is clean the grates, Rinse out the waterpan so it doesn't get terrible and clean the seal on the door to maintain consistent heat, and dump the ashes.

There is a grease overflow that goes out the back that you have to clean if you have a lot of runoff, but Most of the drippings go in the waterpan.

Really not hard at all.

Thanks and rep!

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Infidel Goat

How hard is the clean up after using this unit?

I took the grates out and gave then a quick swipe, cleaned the seals of the door, emptied the beer/water/drip pan. Maybe 3-5 min total.

[aturnis]

Has anyone here ever ended up trying the Orion Cooker? I've been thinking about picking one up...

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by aturnis

Has anyone here ever ended up trying the Orion Cooker? I've been thinking about picking one up...

So I take it no one's tried this?

[Buehler445]

I would warn you that the wood tray won't take very big chips so don't buy big chunks. Read the manual also. You have to clean the seal to the door after each use.

Let me know if you have questions about set up or use.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I would warn you that the wood tray won't take very big chips so don't buy big chunks. Read the manual also. You have to clean the seal to the door after each use.

Let me know if you have questions about set up or use.

Thanks for the offer. Where are some good reciepes?

For the other smoker n00bs.

Hickory is one of the most popular and below I’ve listed some of the other barbecue wood chips you can choose from and their suitability for cooking with particular foods.

Acacia
Part of the mesquite family provides strong smoke suitable for most meats and vegetables

Alder
Delicate aroma with a hint of sweetness to try with fish (especially salmon), pork, poultry and game.

Almond
Nutty and sweet smoke flavour that’s good for all meats

Apple
Delicately sweet with a dense fruity smoke flavour that works well with beef, poultry, game, pork and ham

Apricot
Similar to hickory but milder and sweeter, generally fine for most meats

Ash
Be warned this one is fast burning with a light but distinctive flavour that complements fish and red meat

Birch
A medium hardwood with a flavour similar to maple. Try it with pork or poultry

Cherry
Sweet fruity smoke flavour suitable for all meats

Cottonwood
A very subtle flavour again for most meats

Grape Vine
Aromatic and similar to the other fruitwoods so it works well with all meat

Grapefruit
Medium smoke with a hint of fruit that is delicious with beef, pork and poultry

Hickory
Pungent smoky bacon flavour perfect for pork and ribs

Lemon
Medium smoke with a light fruit aroma that’s great on beef, pork and poultry

Lilac
Light and subtle with a floral hint, fantastic on seafood and lamb

Maple
Strong and earthy that’s good for pork, vegetables, poultry and small game

Mesquite
Another that’s strong and earthy but this time try beef and vegetables

Mulberry
Beautifully sweet apple flavour delightful with beef, poultry, game, pork and ham

Nectarine
Similar to hickory but sweeter and quite mild but good for most meat

Oak
Really heavy smoke that works with red meat, pork game & fish

Orange
Medium smoke with a light fruit hint that’s good for beef, pork and poultry

Peach
Slight sweet flavour suitable for most meat

Pear
Another one with a slightly sweet flavour and this time good for poultry, game and pork

Pecan
Similar to oak but not as strong so good for most meats

Plum
Similar to hickory but milder and sweeter, another one suitable for most meat.

Walnut
Very heavy smoke and can be bitter so only good with strong flavoured red meat and game.

[Buehler445]

I typically use 1/2 Hickory, 1/2 Apple wood.

There are some decent recipes that fellas were kind enough to share in that thread I linked to earlier.

[PastorMikH]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I typically use 1/2 Hickory, 1/2 Apple wood.

I've been having good luck with that mix - though my smoke comes from a REAL fire.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I've been having good luck with that mix - though my smoke comes from a REAL fire.

Elitest

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I want to purchase a smoker. Not the big ones that can be pulled on a trailer but a small one. Big enough to put in a ham shank and a rack of ribs in at the same time but not much bigger.

You are in luck my friend......































We are running a sale on Granny.

[Dave Lane]

Smoking this morning a 11 lb Boston butt for pulled pork. And it this threads fault I had to get up at 6 this morning to put it in