Post by: tonymoe on November 05, 2013, 01:35:25 PM
I was about to by the Bradley original, and ended up thinking " you've never smoked anything before"
So I ended up buying the masterbuilt 30, which was on sale for $179
I figure I'll play around with it for an inexpensive price and see what happens. They make a cold smoker attachment for it for $59 (on sale) so that would solve my cold smoke problems for cheese temps.
Now for my question...... What was the process you folks used to season your smoker?
Post by: Blacklab on November 05, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
Seasoning is really simple. Take a can of cooking spray and hit the inside really good. Then run your smoker at 250 with a loaded chip box. Keep a constant smoke for about 4 or 5 hrs. After that your golden.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 05, 2013, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: LndShrk on November 05, 2013, 03:26:26 PM
After tons of mind boggling research and reading your tips, I decided to make a trip to cabelas and lay down some coin on a smoker!
I was about to by the Bradley original, and ended up thinking " you've never smoked anything before"
So I ended up buying the masterbuilt 30, which was on sale for $179
I figure I'll play around with it for an inexpensive price and see what happens. They make a cold smoker attachment for it for $59 (on sale) so that would solve my cold smoke problems for cheese temps.
Now for my question...... What was the process you folks used to season your smoker?
You will be plenty pleased with that unit.
As for seasoning the smoker your not really seasoning it you are trying to get the factory oils / dust out of it. So First thing is to use a very lite detergent and wipe down the inside then use a damp clean cloth and wipe away again. Then you can just run a pan of smoke through it for an hour or two at about 130 deg. The smoke should pick up any extra oils etc.
Next I would experiment with a bowl of icewater to figure out your temperature controls.
Congrats on your new toy and welcome to the world of good eats..
Post by: Netminder01 on November 05, 2013, 04:08:23 PM
You missed out!
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 05, 2013, 04:18:30 PM
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Post by: tonymoe on November 06, 2013, 07:20:14 AM
Post by: quadrafire on November 06, 2013, 07:25:00 AM
That is the best $179 you will ever spend. I have been using mine for probably 10 yrs.
I have made a ton of cheese with this as the smoke generator
http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMNPS5X8 (http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMNPS5X8)
Post by: Blacklab on November 06, 2013, 09:23:03 AM
Tony
That is the best $179 you will ever spend. I have been using mine for probably 10 yrs.
I have made a ton of cheese with this as the smoke generator
http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMNPS5X8 (http://www.amazenproducts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMNPS5X8)
:yeah:
best thing since sliced bread. higly recommend it
Post by: quadrafire on November 06, 2013, 09:47:29 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remote-Smoker-Thermometer-ET-73/dp/B0000DIU49 (http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remote-Smoker-Thermometer-ET-73/dp/B0000DIU49)
Post by: Alchase on November 06, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
With all that money you saved on the smoker. I might suggest this as an addition, especially if doing long/slow cooks, ie brisket/pulled pork etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remote-Smoker-Thermometer-ET-73/dp/B0000DIU49 (http://www.amazon.com/Maverick-Remote-Smoker-Thermometer-ET-73/dp/B0000DIU49)
Money well spent, regardless of which smoker you use.