goEMAW.com bbq, smoking, grilling, etc. thread!

[TheCatFanSpeaks]

I actually did two roasts. With one I followed the recipe sans japs so that those who didn't like spicy would be happy. The other I seeded half of the japs and also added some poblano and Anaheim. It had decent kick but was far from burn your face hot.  Both had good flavor and pleased the masses.


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It should have been hotter.

[Bqqkie Pimp]

Guise... I'll admit to a VERY LSGIQ.  With that said, I'm thinking about getting an entry level Traeger grill from a friend of a friend that happens to be a Traeger rep.  Thus, I can buy a "demo unit" for about half price.

Do any of you use the ones with the "digital thermometer" and how important is it to have the digital or not have it??

Any help would be appreciated!

[pissclams]

i wouldn't get a traeger but if i was going to, i'd get the digital.

it gives you more flexibility with temperature options versus low/med/high.  also, it's not a thermometer, it's a thermostat 

which ones are you looking at, the junior vs the junior elite?

[meow meow]

Guise... I'll admit to a VERY LSGIQ.  With that said, I'm thinking about getting an entry level Traeger grill from a friend of a friend that happens to be a Traeger rep.  Thus, I can buy a "demo unit" for about half price.

Do any of you use the ones with the "digital thermometer" and how important is it to have the digital or not have it??

Any help would be appreciated!

I don't have the digital thermometer on mine, and it works ok, but my inlaws just one with the digital thermometer and I'd definitely go that route if I were you.

[Bqqkie Pimp]

i wouldn't get a traeger but if i was going to, i'd get the digital.

it gives you more flexibility with temperature options versus low/med/high.  also, it's not a thermometer, it's a thermostat 

which ones are you looking at, the junior vs the junior elite?

total brainfart on thermometer/thermostat.   

And, yes... Junior is what he's got. He's also got the bigger ones, but I really don't have need for more cooking area. Looks like I can "retrofit" a digital thermostat from amazon for $69 if the low/med/high is too much to deal with.

I've been "kind of wanting" a smoker for awhile, but have never really wanted to spend several hundred on one.  Getting a brand new demo unit of the Junior for half price just seems to make sense though.

[pissclams]

if all you want to do is ribs/brisket/chicken/food for the family and your drunk neighbor friend, then just stick with the junior.  the bigger you go, the more fuel they use = the more cost to operate.  definitely get the digital thermostat, the upcharge isn't that much.

smoking is a fun hobby that i think you'll enjoy doing with your son.

[Bqqkie Pimp]

if all you want to do is ribs/brisket/chicken/food for the family and your drunk neighbor friend, then just stick with the junior.  the bigger you go, the more fuel they use = the more cost to operate.  definitely get the digital thermostat, the upcharge isn't that much.

smoking is a fun hobby that i think you'll enjoy doing with your son.

Good call, brother, and thx for the tips!! I totally agree that the junior is plenty big enough for what I'm wanting to do.  That's the plan... I'm gonna pick up the junior on Saturday for $200 and just grab the digital thermostat off amazon for $69.  $450 grill for $269 total... seems fair to me.

Can't wait to give it a try with one of my briskets. (Still get free beef from the family farm  ) 

[SpudCat]

I actually did two roasts. With one I followed the recipe sans japs so that those who didn't like spicy would be happy. The other I seeded half of the japs and also added some poblano and Anaheim. It had decent kick but was far from burn your face hot.  Both had good flavor and pleased the masses.


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It should have been hotter.

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[Dr Rick Daris]

I actually did two roasts. With one I followed the recipe sans japs so that those who didn't like spicy would be happy. The other I seeded half of the japs and also added some poblano and Anaheim. It had decent kick but was far from burn your face hot.  Both had good flavor and pleased the masses.


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It should have been hotter.

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exchanges like this always make my day because you realize there are two posters that know each other outside of the board but you didn't realize it until you see the exchange. like the hamburglar posted the other day that he went to italy or something with phil titolla? i mean wow!

[Mr Bread]

Spracne and yard dog know each other.  Sometimes I think they should get a room. 

[waks]

I actually did two roasts. With one I followed the recipe sans japs so that those who didn't like spicy would be happy. The other I seeded half of the japs and also added some poblano and Anaheim. It had decent kick but was far from burn your face hot.  Both had good flavor and pleased the masses.


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It should have been hotter.

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exchanges like this always make my day because you realize there are two posters that know each other outside of the board but you didn't realize it until you see the exchange. like the hamburglar posted the other day that he went to italy or something with phil titolla? i mean wow!

[EllRobersonisInnocent]

waks- make sure to post pics in here or the cooking thread whenever you make that goose

[Bqqkie Pimp]

More questions!!!

I see that there are all kinds of different wood pellets... Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Pecan, Apple, Cherry, Maple and Alder.

What is best?  Mix and match?  One type?  What? 

[EllRobersonisInnocent]

Depends what kind of smokey flavor you prefer.

[Bqqkie Pimp]

Depends what kind of smokey flavor you prefer.

See... that's the inherent challenge.  I really don't know. 

Do I just go to my fave BBQ place with the best brisket and ask what kinda wood they use or what?

[meow meow]

it doesn't matter, unless you are smoking every day, you can't really tell.  problem, imo with the traegar is you can't get a very smokey flavor in the meat.  but maybe i'm a dumbass using the wrong pellets (hickory)

[Mikeyis4dcats]

More questions!!!

I see that there are all kinds of different wood pellets... Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Pecan, Apple, Cherry, Maple and Alder.

What is best?  Mix and match?  One type?  What? 

different proteins lend themselves to different smoke flavor profiles.   And some are better mixed than straight.

http://bbq.about.com/cs/cookingtips/a/aa051097_2.htm

[pissclams]

mesquite and hickory are strong.  i'd tell you to start with pecan/hickory or oak mix for brisket, apple/cherry for pork.

[Bqqkie Pimp]

Thanks, guys!!  Very helpful...

[CNS]

I use hickory as a base for pretty much everything I have smoked so far.  For beef, lately, I have been adding a decent amount of mesquite.  For chicken and pork I use cherry and/or apple on top of the hickory. 

Haven't used oak yet personally, but have had plenty of food cooked with it and like it.

[Cire]

Pecan is very good with beef

[CNS]

Pecan is very good with beef

Will try.

[Bqqkie Pimp]

Ordered four bags of pellets today from a local guy that delivers... Got one each of Hickory, Mesquite, Pecan and Apple.  Thawing two briskets now and gonna rub 'em with some beef rub made by Stubbs BBQ in Austin.

Will report back this weekend.

 

[CNS]

Try grinding up some good whole bean dark coffee and mixing a little in to the rub on brisket.  Its super good.

[Spracne]

Ordered four bags of pellets today from a local guy that delivers... Got one each of Hickory, Mesquite, Pecan and Apple.  Thawing two briskets now and gonna rub 'em with some beef rub made by Stubbs BBQ in Austin.

Will report back this weekend.

 

If you are using a Texas rub, there's only one wood of choice and that's oak.  Sorry, not my rules.

Also, Stubbs  I like to get my Vamp Weekend fix and my BBQ supplies at the same place.