Smokin' some pork today...

[Beerrific]

What kind of wood do you use for the smoke? I got an el cheapo (really cheap!) grill/smoker from my sister and am learning how to use it. I did a chicken last week. I am not sure if I did it 'right' but it tasted pretty damn good.

 

[talleymonster]

What kind of wood do you use for the smoke? I got an el cheapo (really cheap!) grill/smoker from my sister and am learning how to use it. I did a chicken last week. I am not sure if I did it 'right' but it tasted pretty damn good.
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beer can chicken? Sweet. I usually always have a chicken below my ribs...sxcept for today I had the Butt.....

I used Hickory today. if you can get ahold of cherry wood it's real nice and has a great smell. I have also used Mesquite, Maple, and Apple wood.

 

[Beerrific]

beer can chicken? Sweet. I usually always have a chicken below my ribs...sxcept for today I had the Butt.....

I used Hickory today. if you can get ahold of cherry wood it's real nice and has a great smell. I have also used Mesquite, Maple, and Apple wood.

I actually used a Coke can with beer in it...Breckenridge Vanilla Porter.

Yeah I used hickory. I will probably get things worked out with it...I really want to use some apple but it is a little pricey for not knowing exactly what I am doing.

Do you put the wood chips right on top of the coals?

 

[talleymonster]

yeah, but soak them in water first...this will keep them from actually burning...you just want them to smolder. I usually throw them in a bucket of water the day before.

 

[Beerrific]

yeah, but soak them in water first...this will keep them from actually burning...you just want them to smolder. I usually throw them in a bucket of water the day before.

I actually soaked mine in the beer I have seen some smokers that have a separate level/pan above the coal for the wood.

I am planning to do some pork in about 2 weeks while brewing my Oatmeal Stout.

 

[talleymonster]

I actually soaked mine in the beer I have seen some smokers that have a separate level/pan above the coal for the wood

that's a good idea, providing it's close enough to burn the wood...

 

[JnJ]

Ed, I'm heading to Austin in about an hour for another reason, I'd love to see your fest, got directions??

 

[TerapinChef]

Had to post a picture of my smoker cuz I love it so much...
It can cold smoke, hot smoke, barbecue, grill, all without wasting precious propane that could be better used to fire up the brewburner...

 

[Sir Humpsalot]

That's the same one we have. We're on an insane budget. Can't spend much. Got it for $35 lightly used. I'm not complaining. We only used it once before the cold set in around here, but I think it'll be a fun toy once the weather warms up...

 

[paulthenurse]

Just stumbled across this thread and figured I would share my set up with you guys. She aint pretty but she sure can smoke.

And the results speak for themselves...

Pair it up with a nice American Amber and you are in heaven

Paulthneurse

Crap, now I'm hungry and its 4am.

 

[JnJ]

Very nice, whole hog. Mmmmmmmm