Feeling almost like a real Texan...

[joe817]

Well done Andy! After you get it broken in, when are you going to host the DFW North Breakfast?

[flechero]

Agree with you wholeheartedly- I have never even owned a gas grill!

[rotor]

We have one, a bit different then yours, but we use a propane tube to get the wood going in the firebox. Many think mesquite is the best wood but actually we use fruit tree (apple, pear) wood.

[WildBill]

The looks very nice Andy. My old smoker is rusted and I need a replacement, but didn't want to put out a whole lot of money.
For $100 I'm going to check it out.

With the attached smoker-box I'll finally be able to experiment with smoking brisket etc - something I've never done but I'm sure that every Texan is a master at this ;)

I think that every Texan thinks they are a master at this.

[C-dub]

The looks very nice Andy. My old smoker is rusted and I need a replacement, but didn't want to put out a whole lot of money.
For $100 I'm going to check it out.

With the attached smoker-box I'll finally be able to experiment with smoking brisket etc - something I've never done but I'm sure that every Texan is a master at this ;)

I think that every Texan thinks they are a master at this.

Some of us know we are not, but still keep trying anyway.

[mojo84]

PM me if you are interested in some good smoking groups on Facebook.

[WildBill]

PM me if you are interested in some good smoking groups on Facebook.

Amazingribs.com is a very good website. Check it out.

[RPBrown]

I smoked some pork ribs yesterday. Tried a new marinade and it came out great. Fall off the bone (had a little problem getting them off the grille)tender, a little sweet and a little bite on the back end. Found my new pork marinade for sure.

[puma guy]

I've had a gas-grill for years (ex-wife preferred that), but in Africa we used wood or charcoal and I missed the odor/taste of the smoke - so I finally bit the bullet and bought a charcoal grill/smoker unit (Nexgrill 29" barrel) which was on sale for $99 at Home Depot. I spent an enjoyable hour and a half putting this thing together slowly (with a frosty to keep me company) and I'm pretty impressed how well-built/designed this thing is; $100 well-spent I reckon.

With the attached smoker-box I'll finally be able to experiment with smoking brisket etc - something I've never done but I'm sure that every Texan is a master at this ;)

I'm doing the first burn-through now and will have a small bbq this afternoon with a friend who really needs some company right about now.

Perfect for grilling farmer's sausage!

[mojo84]

PM me if you are interested in some good smoking groups on Facebook.

Amazingribs.com is a very good website. Check it out.

[RoyGBiv]

+1 for amazingribs.com

I've owned a chimney smoker, several electric smokers and currently own a pellet smoker. The pellet smoker is simply AWESOME. Easy to use, clean and operate.

Best thing most folks don't think to smoke? Duck! Even my kids (when they were little) would eat smoked duck.

[The Marshal]

Amazingribs.com is a very good website. Check it out.

That website changed everything for me!
I couldn't recommend it enough.

If you get Meathead's Book, that will boil down all the wisdom in hand-held form.

[The Marshal]

Andy, I would suggest you start by slow-cooking a Pork Shoulder.
Should be a 5-8 hour cook, depending.
Much faster and cheaper than doing a brisket until you learn your grill/Smoker.

[WildBill]

Andy, I would suggest you start by slow-cooking a Pork Shoulder.
Should be a 5-8 hour cook, depending.
Much faster and cheaper than doing a brisket until you learn your grill/Smoker.

I have smoked pork shoulder several times - each time it came out tasting great - and it was very moist every time.
After shredding I add the pan juices and some slices of onion and jarred hatch peppers. It is great on sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes
as well as tacos and nachos.