Bogley

[Todd_18]

This is what I use ....
Cookshack
I've done everything from salmon to a 20lb turkey and get perfect results every time. Sure it costs more, but you get what you pay for. It has very thick insulated walls, stays cool to the touch, and works the same whether the outside temp is 100+ or below freezing, just set your temp and forget it.

[tanya]

Welcome to the Group Todd :2thumbs:

[UTJetdog]

If $250 is in your budget, get a WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker). :2thumbs: It is charcoal fired, but that is the way to go for BBQ/Smoking. This site will tell you all about it and how to use it: www.virtualweberbullet.com

[savanna3313]

rockgremlin wrote: Shane knows all about this kinda stuff...


Was this a demo session of some sort hanging around the campfire? :haha:

:popcorn:

[tanya]

savanna3313 wrote: rockgremlin wrote: Shane knows all about this kinda stuff...


Was this a demo session of some sort hanging around the campfire? :haha:

:popcorn:

Whatever it is I like it. :lol8: :five:

[Iceaxe]

AWKWARD!!!!!

:lol8:

[tanya]

Look at that! He is so hot his glasses are steamed and sweat is pouring off him! And that rubber suit.. wonder what that is for. :naughty:

[rockgremlin]

savanna3313 wrote: Was this a demo session of some sort hanging around the campfire? :haha:

:popcorn:

This was taken in Das Boot last year. Shane brought along some sort of summer sausage or something like that, and in a rare moment struck this humorous pose for our photographer -- Mr. Dan Ransom. It was this same epic trip that The Canyonator busted out the mankini for all the tourists.

Epic trip... :lol8:

[Iceaxe]

rockgremlin wrote: Epic trip... :lol8:

That trip was.....

Legend.....








wait for it....









....ary


:drums:

[packfish]

That cool shack is a sweet outfit- I think they had one pretty close to it at the Expo last year and I caught my wife giving the guy a check for it.
I stopped her though- I had just bought a boat minutes before her.

Here is the link to the Walmart ones- not as nice as the coolshack and not quite as nice as the camp chef------ but very reasonably priced.
Also look on the want ad's (KSL) I saw a camp chef for $60 on there but called too late.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=smoker&ic=48_0

[Jaxx]

Well I didn't have $250 in the budget so I went to the depot and bought the Brinkman electric. I figure its a good one to start on and when I get better I can switch to coal.
I am going to buy a thermostat to monitor the temp inside because it didn't come with one. I am also going to buy a dimmer type of switch and put it on the cord to kindof be able to control the temp.

[packfish]

Nothing wrong with that- you'll enjoy once you get it down.

[Jaxx]

I am def no pro. The pics are from the first time I tried to smoke briskett. The briskett was a little well done but still tender. The electric smoker cooks way to warm. I still need a dimmer switch to control the temp.

I wanted to try a couple different rubs so I cut the 7lbs of briskett into 2.
the rubs

the meat


before

after



both rubs were OK. I smoked once after this but didn't use a rub at all. I think I like it with no rub. On the second try I got a pink smoke ring but the meat was still well done. I guess I will have to keep trying :2thumbs:

[UTJetdog]

Well if any of that is not to your satisfaction, I'd be happy to dispose of it for you.

BRISKET!!!!



Brinkmans are an excellent lower cost alternative. :cool2:

[RedMan]

Best I found for under $250 is Masterbuilt electric.
It has a proper thermostat controlled heating element and its insulated.

Makes ass kicking candied salmon.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=65492&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults