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Wanted to be sure to throw a pic up and wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving. Not sure I'll have time later. I'll add some mac and cheese in a bit. Hope everyone is having a great day.
I have the same smoker. I love mine. It does use a good amount of chips. Most times I add some hourly as well. I've tried soaking the chips but not enough for the hassle imo. I am looking at possibly trying the pellet tube for smoke, esp. Now that there is an adjustable one.
The temp control...
My go to short cook time sides are the no boil Mac and cheese, baked beans (I'll second the vote on the wicked beans), fatties, abts/ poppers, and veggie kabobs.
I have a Camp Chef vault, very similar to your model. The guys above are right. That burner needs to be burning a clean flame other wise your get the dirty smoke. Also, make sure it wasnt a grease fire issue. On mine I have to make sure that the bottom of the unit around the burner hole...
If you're looking for a shorter cook I'd go to chicken. I do my whole birds between 280-290 and they're done in under 3 hours most times. Higher temp helps with crispier skin too. Same goes for wings or pieces. I'd also suggest a fatties, meatloaf, or country ribs or pork steaks as quicker...
Thought I would share my current situation and a story to see if anyone else has encountered it. I've started with whats below and will be adding some ribs, ABTs, and stuffed mushrooms later in the day.
When I went to fire up this morning I couldn't get my Camp CHef Vault to light. Plenty of...
I'm trying to picture what you're describing. My guess is it's simply drying out too much. Maybe put it in a pan the last couple shrouds with some apple juice. I've done that.. Most times I haven't needed to.
With spring finally arriving I'm working on this while I do some other things around the house today. Cooking 2 10lb butts, twice smoked taters, and a double batch of wicked beans for a college group tommorrow. For us tonight I have a 4 lb corned beef brisket. Hope everyone is having a smokin'...
you may need a rib rack but that should be doable. I have that unit and I'm pictiring how i would do it. Be mindful of the size difference in those briskets. May need to stagger their start times.
I use the 24" vault and love it. I was unsure wy I would need the bigger one and am glad i opted for it. Rib racks fit iin easily and theres always froom for e to add/ try out new sides or chef treats while iim doing my regular smokes.
Today's menu:
wings
rib tips
honey garlic smokies
buffalo chicken dip
sausage balls
brats on the grill
about an hour till chow time and I'm starvin'. Hope veryone else has a great day!
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