Help needed first time smoker
Discussion
I would suggest two things if I may, start with ribs and have a look at this web site
http://amazingribs.com/recipes/porknography/index....
http://amazingribs.com/recipes/porknography/index....
The trick with hot smoking is to learn how to control the heat of your smoker, and to learn how long it will maintain a constant temp for. Once you've nailed that, the world is your lobster.
Key is to get a decent thermometer - ideally one with two probes. That way you can use one to get an accurate reading of the temp inside the smoker, and the other to keep an eye on the internal temp of the meat. Loads of options on kit from £ to £££££ depending on budget.
If you don't want to risk ruining meat, you can always do a dry-run or two without to see how the temp control goes. Personally I'd say find a day where you have time to keep an eye on things, chuck some ribs on and see how you go.
Key is to get a decent thermometer - ideally one with two probes. That way you can use one to get an accurate reading of the temp inside the smoker, and the other to keep an eye on the internal temp of the meat. Loads of options on kit from £ to £££££ depending on budget.
If you don't want to risk ruining meat, you can always do a dry-run or two without to see how the temp control goes. Personally I'd say find a day where you have time to keep an eye on things, chuck some ribs on and see how you go.
Trustmeimadoctor said:
im quite fancying a webber igrill 2 for temperature duties. think i will season it this weekend and maybe try some ribs as a cheap start point 
That is what I have, although from before Weber bought/rebranded them. It is good, but don't stick the magnetic base to your BBQ.
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