2021 Official Gratuitous Grilling/BBQ/Cooking Thread

[KG1]

Thanks, I know for sure I wanna do garlic and onions. I’ve heard BBQ sauce or chicken broth so not sure which would be better to smoke with. I just don’t want a dry turkey, that’s the worst

I've heard if you wrap the turkey in 2 pounds of bacon it stays really moist.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

I've heard if you wrap the turkey in 2 pounds of bacon it stays really moist.

Is this serious, or did you say that because of my reputation of not liking bacon? Because I do like it as an additional ingredient, just not as a solo food.

 

[Bugzilla]

Is this serious, or did you say that because of my reputation of not liking bacon? Because I do like it as an additional ingredient, just not as a solo food.

Make it 3 pounds just to make sure!

 

[BigRed]

Is this serious, or did you say that because of my reputation of not liking bacon? Because I do like it as an additional ingredient, just not as a solo food.

You seem like a good guy....but definitely a bit "off".

 

[KG1]

Is this serious, or did you say that because of my reputation of not liking bacon? Because I do like it as an additional ingredient, just not as a solo food.

JK.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

You seem like a good guy....but definitely a bit "off".

I’ve seen what’s normal in this world... I’d rather be off

 

[mbills2223]

Alright so...I want to give smoking a try...but I want to try it out as cheaply as possible to see if I'm really into it. Suggestions?

 

[BigRed]

Alright so...I want to give smoking a try...but I want to try it out as cheaply as possible to see if I'm really into it. Suggestions?

Have any buddies that smoke?

 

[mbills2223]

Have any buddies that smoke?

Not local...everyone I know personally around here cooks on a gas grill at most, and they like their meat well done

 

[rkwhyte2]

Not local...everyone I know personally around here cooks on a gas grill at most, and they like their meat well done

I could not be friends with these people.

 

[mike4sigs]

Chicken was good.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Alright so...I want to give smoking a try...but I want to try it out as cheaply as possible to see if I'm really into it. Suggestions?

I’d probably start with Marlboro lights, then if you’re into it maybe work up to menthols.



Honestly I have an offset smoker and a pellet smoker. The pellet smoker is almost cheating. Fill the hopper with wood pellets, turn it on, set the temp, go to bed. This late in the year I would wait and start watching for sales on them

 

[Jaybird1980]

Alright so...I want to give smoking a try...but I want to try it out as cheaply as possible to see if I'm really into it. Suggestions?

Do you have a charcoal grill?

 

[mbills2223]

Do you have a charcoal grill?

I do

 

[jerrob]

Alright so...I want to give smoking a try...but I want to try it out as cheaply as possible to see if I'm really into it. Suggestions?

I got started with the Weber kettle I already owned and watched a YouTube vid on using the "snake method". I've since upgraded to a Weber verticle smoker and like suggested to you, I'm gonna be eyeballing a pellet smoker in the off season.

 

[mbills2223]

I really like the idea of pellet to be able to set it and forget it. As much as I think I'd enjoy the activity of smoking (for me it would be piddling around outside, drinking and smoking cigars), my life currently seems to be non-stop between work and family. Something that needs a lot of attention and monitoring probably would ruin the fun for me at this point. Would I be banished for buying a cheap pellet smoker to start with and try out?

 

[armalitesheepdog]

While shopping this morning I found the meat dept seriously lacking. Except this one whole beef brisket hiding at the end.
They did have plenty of Beef tongue and chicken gizzards though...lol.
I scooped up the Brisket and will be spending the day outside by the smoker

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Got some burgers going over hickory that are about done. I'll smoke cajun-spiced chicken for the week later this evening.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I really like the idea of pellet to be able to set it and forget it. As much as I think I'd enjoy the activity of smoking (for me it would be piddling around outside, drinking and smoking cigars), my life currently seems to be non-stop between work and family. Something that needs a lot of attention and monitoring probably would ruin the fun for me at this point. Would I be banished for buying a cheap pellet smoker to start with and try out?

If you want to spend under $1k, the pellet grill is going to be the most "set it and forget it" option but will also be the shortest life span option. Moving parts and electronics are simply going to go wrong before something without them. Any offset in that range will require fiddling. You can get some cheap smoker options that will require less fiddling, but they will not have the flexibility of a pellet grill in that they will smoke but nothing else, whereas you can grill with a pellet grill and maybe even bake. Barrel smokers, for example, not a lot of money and once the fire is right it will stay right for a long time, but you can't do anything but smoke.

If you're willing to spend $1k something like "The Good One" as an offset smoker will be "set it and forget it" for a very long time. The really thick metal, quality vents, etc. will not require much fiddling once you've got it adjusted and you won't have to add fuel for anything but the longest of cooks. You can also grill on them.

Finally you have the kamado style grills. Very cheap to run long term, very flexible in that you can smoke, grill, bake and it's very much set it and forget it as well.

Just depends on what you value, you can get good results with any of the options. I'm really happy with my kamado.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Do your research. There’s a forum (smokingmeatforums.com) that I browse around on sometimes trying to learn new things, and I came across a budget pellet smoker thread. Lots of input and experience. One that stands out was req-tec. (Post 37 in this thread)

Pellet smokers are notorious for parts going out after about 3 years of good use. I use mine at least once a week, sometimes more. Ask around (like you are) and read up on customer service reviews, because a lot of those parts will be replaced free if you go with the right guys. Most have warranties, but with good customer service warranties aren’t needed.