Newbie question

squinko

Newbie

Original poster

Dec 31, 2012

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• Dec 31, 2012

• #1

Hello all, 

Santa brought me my first smoker.  It is a Masterbuilt 30' Electric smoker.  Model 20070712.  I am new to smoking, but love to grill and cook with dutch ovens.  I plan to make a pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon with peach sauce tomorrow.  I plan to use Hickory chips (unless you guys say not to).  

My question is should I put the wood chips in right away or wait till towards the end.  I figure it will take about 2.5-3 hours to cook. I just don't want to overdo it with the smoke on my first attempt.  

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks and Happy New Year!

Benny.  

 

mcockrell

Fire Starter

Nov 9, 2012

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Brandon, MS

• Dec 31, 2012

• #2

put them on in the beginning. 3 hours isnt long and it wont come out real smoky unless you keep the vent closed. personally i think hickory and mesquite both are a little too harsh on their own so i always mix them with something else like apple or cherry. youll definitely be able to tell the difference in all of them as you get more experience with it.

MC

 

so ms smoker

Master of the Pit

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Dec 20, 2010

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Gulfport, MS

• Dec 31, 2012

• #3

mcockrell said:

put them on in the beginning. 3 hours isnt long and it wont come out real smoky unless you keep the vent closed. personally i think hickory and mesquite both are a little too harsh on their own so i always mix them with something else like apple or cherry. youll definitely be able to tell the difference in all of them as you get more experience with it.

MC

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Meat Mopper

Nov 3, 2012

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Pembroke ga

• Dec 31, 2012

• #4

I smoked a bacon wrapped tenderloin the other day and it came out really good and super juicy. smoked at 220 degrees and used mesquite and apple wood mixture. Took it off of the smoker at around 140-150IT and foiled it for a bit.  Don't forget the Q View and Good Luck!

Ricky

 

squinko

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Dec 31, 2012

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• Jan 1, 2013

• #5

Thanks for the info.  What is Q View everyone is talking about?  I will keep you posted on how it turns out. 

Benny. 

 

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Meat Mopper

Nov 3, 2012

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Pembroke ga

• Jan 1, 2013

• #6

Q view is posting pics of the bbq

 

squinko

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Dec 31, 2012

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• Jan 1, 2013

• #7

Oh Duh, I guess I could have figured that out.  Thanks. 

 

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Meat Mopper

Nov 3, 2012

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Pembroke ga

• Jan 1, 2013

• #8

We love to see the goods! Haha