Who's smoking meat this weekend?

[DocDriza]

Since I'm in Ohio I haven't been able to smoke for quite a while. I'm hoping to get a new smoker real soon.

 

[DrunkleJon]

OMG I haven't been able to BBQ or brew in weeks... WEEKS.

But I thought it was only your kitchen you were gutting/renovating. How can you survive with neither kitchen or grill/smoker?

 

[hllywd]

Since I'm in Ohio I haven't been able to smoke for quite a while. I'm hoping to get a new smoker real soon.

Better get with the program! I've been using the smoker all winter, no better time for cold smoking IMO! That, and I don't do much hot smoking so I take the warmer weather off...

 

[DocDriza]

Better get with the program! I've been using the smoker all winter, no better time for cold smoking IMO! That, and I don't do much hot smoking so I take the warmer weather off...

Any day I would agree with you. It's hard to smoke in general with my current smoker, that's why I'm getting a new one. Once I get my new one, then it will be -20° and I'll be smoking.... and brewing.

 

[Olive Drab]

I have a few bellies curing since 8 days ago. They are still not firm enough, but the plan is to do a long cold "amazen" smoke on Sunday.

 

[Genuine]

It's gonna be a gorgeous weekend here in CT and I'll be doing some smoking and grilling. Figured I would pick up some ribs and do some wings on the WSM. Haven't done apple chunks yet so I'll be smoking with that. Can't wait

 

[DocDriza]

I'm grilling some chicken thighs I deboned and they have been marinating for about 24 hours. I have a charcoal grill, so I'm going to put a small piece of hickory wood on the charcoal.

 

[GrogNerd]

Grilling up some chicken later

Right now they're marinating in greek dressing + brown mustard + garlic

 

[SnakeRidge]

Got a 10# shoulder on the Weber with hickory smoke going on. Smells great! Perfect grilling day here.

 

[vanishingpint]

Not smoking ,but going to grill a couple of strip steaks tonight.I've got six racks of baby backs in the freezer so I'll be smokin this week.

 

[ChefRex]

Brineing turkey legs for tomorrow

 

[Hammy71]

Plopped a brisket on the pellet smoker.....mmmmm

 

[Genuine]

Some photos from this very successful bbq weekend

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[DocDriza]

Some photos from this very successful bbq weekend

What size WSM is that?

 

[Genuine]

That's the 18" WSM. Was able to fit 4 racks of ribs on it, no problem

 

[corkybstewart]

I smoked 5 racks of ribs on my Green Egg for 4 hours Saturday. They were pretty damn good but 3 hours at 275 would have been long enough.

 

[jammin]

ive founds ribs do best on my BGE and Memphis pellet rig at 220. This allows for a full 6hr smoke on spares doing the 3-2-1. If I go any hotter they will turn to mush over that time

 

[corkybstewart]

ive founds ribs do best on my BGE and Memphis pellet rig at 220. This allows for a full 6hr smoke on spares doing the 3-2-1. If I go any hotter they will turn to mush over that time

This is my first attempt at ribs on the BGE. On my old steel smoker I would cook them at 200 for 5 hours, and that was perfection. I'm not a fan of foil wrapping pork, it makes them more like boiled meat(strictly my opinion)

 

[JonM]

In-laws are coming over so I'll throw a couple racks of BBs on the smoker.

 

[kgressler]

Dem ribby's look damn good. Got me think'n I may do a few racks this weekend. Maybe some chicken wings too.

 

[DocDriza]

That's the 18" WSM. Was able to fit 4 racks of ribs on it, no problem

Yeeeeeaaaaah boi! I'm about to pick one of those up next week. If you only got 4 racks with no stand, then I can't wait to see what I could get with the stand I have.

 

[jammin]

Chill'n amd grill'n some chicken thighs..

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Chill'n amd grill'n some chicken thighs..

Your pic is making the next week, until I buy a Kamado Joe, interminable...

 

[jaymclean]

Have a small brisket flat going on tomorrow that's sitting in the fridge now all rubbed down. Also going to do some homemade beans with any drippings I can catch and some homemade sauce.

 

[HoppyDaze]

My Traeger is on the fritz again. I am soooooo sick of always having to fix it. If the fix this time costs me any more than $25 Im just going to get rid of it.

So should I get a Big Green Egg or a Weber Smoky Mountain? Pros/Cons? I have used or seen either one in use.

 

[jammin]

BGE costs >>> than a WSM

BGE is >>>>> more versatile than a WSM.


I grill on my BGE all the time. I also own a Memphis pellet rig (replaced my 4yr old traeger). I fought all the battles you have and then some I'm sure.


You won't regret a BGE

 

[HoppyDaze]

I'm not worried about spending a grand if it's really going to last a lifetime. Does the color fade with exposure?

 

[EHV]

I really enjoy my WSM but if you don't mind the price tag, a BGE would be a better choice I'd say. I use my weber kettle for all searing etc, the WSM isn't capable, or for that matter, meant to do so.
The amount of ceramic would be a huge benefit for those colder days when you want to smoke as well. It's a pain to have to load more charcoal in a WSM because it's burning faster to maintain temps to offset the ambient temp effect.
If I could find a deal, I'd jump on one.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

My Traeger is on the fritz again. I am soooooo sick of always having to fix it. If the fix this time costs me any more than $25 Im just going to get rid of it.

So should I get a Big Green Egg or a Weber Smoky Mountain? Pros/Cons? I have used or seen either one in use.

How far are you from Bend?

http://m.costco.com/kamado-joe-schedule.html

Apparently the Classic Joe are going for $779 and the BigJoe for $1199. Size-wise, those are identical to the L and XL BGE, respectively. That includes the stand, heat deflector, and their cool "Divide and Conquer" grate system.

Kamado Joe is generally regarded as equal in quality to BGE, and at normal retail just provides more value. At Costco road show prices, it's a steal.

That's why I'm buying a BigJoe at the San Diego Costco this coming Saturday

See the kamado thread I started just below this one for my thought process on grill selection.

 

[HoppyDaze]

Almost 200 miles from Bend. Gas and time would wipe out any savings. Thanks for the heads up. I'll be looking for something more local