- Aug 14, 2013
- 3
- 10
First smoke in a cheap $10 Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker.
Process:
Since I didn't soak the chips, I had several flame-ups. I don't know how Brinkmann expects people to keep wood chips from touching the heating element. I had to keep opening the door to spray water on the chips. In the future, I think I'll try a skillet or something on top of the element, even though I'm not supposed to.
Chicken:
Jamaican Jerk BBQ, Garlic Power, EVOO, sea salt. I could have put a lot more on. I didn't re-apply.
Result:
Not fully cooked all the way, because I kept having drops in temp. I think I may finish in the oven next time.
Next steps:
Brine the chicken beforehand, soak the chips and use more chunks so they last longer. Maybe I'll use something other than water in the tray?
Process:
Since I didn't soak the chips, I had several flame-ups. I don't know how Brinkmann expects people to keep wood chips from touching the heating element. I had to keep opening the door to spray water on the chips. In the future, I think I'll try a skillet or something on top of the element, even though I'm not supposed to.
Chicken:
Jamaican Jerk BBQ, Garlic Power, EVOO, sea salt. I could have put a lot more on. I didn't re-apply.
Result:
Not fully cooked all the way, because I kept having drops in temp. I think I may finish in the oven next time.
Next steps:
Brine the chicken beforehand, soak the chips and use more chunks so they last longer. Maybe I'll use something other than water in the tray?
