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If you cold smoked the shrimp before you cooked them to see if the coconut shells gave it a distinct flavor, should I leave the marinade OFF during this process? Then afterwards brush them down with the mixture and heat them up? Also I had no idea the shrimp would cook so fast. Would it be...
I thought shrimp/crab/scallops didn't soak up marinaded or rubs very well. I've never smoke them so I didn't know. Also, with so little moisture content in shrimp I was afraid of them drying out in the smoker.... No?
Thanks for the info. I'm taking the lime out of the marinade and replacing...
I wanted to marianate a few lbs of extra large shrimp in a mango/Jalipeno/citrus concoction for 48 hours. Then line them out and smoke them over coconut shells or palm wood.
I'm doing it. Anybody know where I can find coconuts in NC?
:-)
Thanks Bill...
Yes... I am crazy.
That being said, has anyone heard or tried to use dried coconut shells or Palm wood to smoke seafood?
Wondering what it would produce...
Billy V in NC
Smoked sausage and roast chili (3 Alarm).
Smoker held temp setting within 5 degrees the entire cook cycle. I'm smoking easy things until I get a complete feel for the unit. Wood chips are burning very nicely. Nothing but ash is left. My cousin with a MES doesn't get as good a burn. His...
***UPDATE***
Received my #3 smoker in 4 days. Very well packed and protected.
Set was about 1 hour ( I bought the stand)... very solid stand but the directions are for an older model. So it took a few minutes to make sure I had it put together right. Did the break in last night, have...
Joey,
I will be getting my #3 delivered any day now. Expect a full detailed analysis (with maybe a video or 2) of the smoker and accessories.
My smoker will be set up under a patio with a roof over one side. I did purchase the cover as well.
Billy V in NC
Update:
Smokin-It shipped my unit yesterday afternoon. Less than 8 hours after I ordered it. It might arrived before Sat, and if it does I'm smoking baby backs for Sunday! If it doesn't I'm making chili... Hahahaha
Billy V in NC
Here was the cost breakdown of the three smokers I was considering... (posted this on another thread, but thinking it might be useful here)
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Here is the breakdown on the 3 different smokers I have been looking at. (with accessories I want).
Keep in mind...
I took the plunge.... Cant wait for it to arrive! Just ordered it today.
After 4 weeks of research, countless hours of reading boards, and watching YouTube... I went with the Smokin-It #3.
Order Details:
CodeItemQtyPriceGrand Totalsmkmdl3Smoker Model #31$499.99$499.99SmkrCart-3Stainless...
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