Recent content by skeeter013

I hope this isn’t a silly question. I’d like to know how something like the Rec Teq 2500 functions as a grill. I almost pulled the trigger on a nice propane grill a few weeks ago before I read about smoker grills. I’m sure the Rec Teq is an excellent smoker, but can it actually grill well also...

That looks great. I have one in brine right now getting ready to smoke tomorrow. I hope it turns out as nice as yours.

What an amazing looking feast, including the breakfast. I make a similar pork dish called masitas de puerco (Cuban fried pork chunks). I will definitely try your recipe soon. Thanks for sharing it.

I went with a pretty basic brine: ~ 1gallon water, 1/2 cup Kosher salt and 2/3 cup sugar. I also tossed in a few garlic cloves and some fresh parsley. The chicken brined overnight. I'm letting it dry in the fridge now and it will be going on the smoker this afternoon. I'm hoping that it will...

Yes, it was moist and had a nice smokey flavor. Come to th Yes, it did have a nice smokey flavor. Come to think of it, we tasted it without putting any extra sauce on it. Had we added some bbq sauce, it definitely would have been more flavorful. Chicken #2 is going in the brine tonight and...

I smoked my first chicken today on my new MES40. I didn't have the time to brine it so I decided to inject it with melted butter and creole seasoning instead. I also put some of Jeff's rub on it. The chicken was smoked at 225F with apple and cherry wood chips. It took a little longer than I...

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with the smoking. Let us know if you have any good gumbo or etoufee recipes.

Welcome, Evert. I've always wanted to visit the Netherlands. Good luck with your smoker and with the Olympics!

Welcome from your neighbor in Horseheads, NY. It sure has been cold up here recently. Good luck with your new smoker.

Welcome from your neighbor to the east (NY). I'm also new to smoking and I find this forum as an invaluable resource. Good luck with your hunting, fishing and smoking!

Wow. 40+ years of experience. I'm looking forward to some of your tips. Welcome!

Welcome, There are a lot of newbie on the forum, including myself, that can use your tips and advice. Looking forward to your posts!

Last week I received my first smoker, an MES40. After doing the initial burn-in I decided my first smoke would be a pork butt. I was very impressed with the MES during the smoke. In the end, the pulled pork was very good but I definitely have room for improvement. I smoked an 8lb pork shoulder...

Tallbm, Thanks for the advice and the tips regarding the MES. The smoker is now assembled and I'm doing the "pre-season" step this evening. I also have a pork shoulder ready to go in the fridge that will go on the smoker tomorrow. Unfortunately it's supposed to snow here and be in the low 20s...

Thank you all for your input and great suggestions. Like many of you said, I'll start off with something simple as I begin to figure out the nuances and quirks of the new smoker. As a matter of fact, the smoker is on the UPS truck right now and is "out for delivery". I have wood chips ready to...