First Smoke on smoker

[whtsmoke]

Help, I am getting ready to try the new smoker out and was wanting some pointers on how to do it the right way. I haven't decided what yet but the cheapest thing to screw up would be a butt, looking for you better do this or that.

[Big T]

Have you seasoned it yet ? If not I would spray it down with cooking oil and let it burn for a couple of hours pretty hot. I would let the temp come back down and then throw something on it. You could throw some chicken quarters on there if you like the yard bird, pretty cheap and can cook them pretty quick. A butt is not too expensive but it'll take a while to cook and it's pretty late in the day. Just take your time and enjoy it, give it a little time after you make any adjustments to your intake so you're sure what it's doing.

[whtsmoke]

I have got it seasoned and just have the itch, thinking of doing it on Monday as I am off all day, love to do a brisket but the bank said no to mu=y loan request. Chicken sounds good also maybe some baked beans along with it.

[Pete Mazz]

Pork shoulder is hard to mess up and great to eat!

[Rodcrafter]

Chicken as any other fowl will soak up smoke so be sure to keep a nice clean burn going.

A butt is easy rub some mustard on it cover it heavy with your favorite rub, smoke it for 5 hour @230-240 then wrap it in heavy foil,two layers, monitor it for a few more hours and get it to 200* wait a few minutes and shred it. You will be very happy, and DO NOT forget to post Q pics no matter what you do.

Have fun with it for sure!

[whtsmoke]

Thanks for the tips, the boss says we are going to do a chicken for the first time, is it better to split it and smoke it laying flat or leave it whole?

[Big T]

I prefer to spatchcock it (split down the back) and lay it flat but you can do them whole.

[Pete Mazz]

[whtsmoke]

I was going to put the smoker to use tomorrow but it's such a nice day i decided this would be it, I think I have done what everyone has said to do and I will post pictures of my Chicken, wish me well or praying would be better. I have been keeping a constant temp on both sides so you guys are best teachers there are.

[Big T]

It sounds like you've got it going your way

[whtsmoke]

Well here's my bird that I smoked today, it's for tomorrow but i had to sneak a taste of it and it was great. I am one happy camper.

[Rodcrafter]

That is a good thing


Making memories!

[Big T]

[ajfoxy]

Nice!

[temurf]

That chicken looks awesome.
It looks like a successful first cook.
As you gain more experience, you will get better at it. Just don't get discouraged when the cook doesn't turn out so well.
Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward.

[whtsmoke]

I want to thank all of you for your tips, and suggestions and how too's they paid off on the smoke. The chicken looked, smelled and tasted fantastic, just the right amount of smoke flavor and not over powering. My wife who doesn't eat a lot of meat anymore pigged out on it. I can see a nice plump pork butt or shoulder in the near future. Thanks once again. Terry

[Big T]

Awesome man!!

[Rodcrafter]

You are entering the status of the BBQ guy around your house. And it spreads from there. Keep up the good work!


Making memories!