bought a new smoker

[newsmokerky]

Hello all. Thanks for all the past tips. Based on recommendations here, and online reviews, I just bought a new Smokin It #2 electric smoker. It should be here by the end of the week. BTW, they have a special until Jan 2. 10% off any in stock smoker, free shipping, and a complimentary cover. I've only used a cheap Brinkman kettle style propane smoker. It's done great for me, but I've worn it out. Any tips/hints/suggestions on using the new electric job would be appreciated. I'm going to break it in next weekend with a butt. Happy new year to everyone.

 

[SmokinAl]

Congrats on your new smoker!
Looking forward to seeing it in action!
Al

 

[SonnyE]

I bet you're going to love it!
And a nice piece of butt for the New Year....
Can life get better than that?

I know Old Sarge has a Smoken It. I think his is a #2.
I think they are Kevlar. Bulletproof.

 

[dcecil]

Congrats, look forward to seeing your cooks from your new toy

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Congratulations.
Will you be posting any unveiling pics?

 

[oldsmokerdude]

I have a Smokin' It #2 for about 5 years now and absolutely love it. Make sure you season it well according to the directions (they used to ship with some pieces of oak for seasoning, don't know if they still do). It is easy to "over smoke" in an electric, so start out using less wood than you think you need until you get a handle on it.

Mine also came with a cover. It's been exposed to the elements year round for as long as I've owned the smoker and I'm just now looking to replace it (couple tears here and there).

Good luck on your first smoke. Let us know how it turns out. And don't hesitate to ask questions!!

 

[Lonzinomaker]

Check out the smokin-it forum if you haven't already.

 

[newsmokerky]

Thanks guys. I will check out the smokin-it forum.

 

[newsmokerky]

Congratulations.
Will you be posting any unveiling pics?

You betcha.

 

[redheelerdog]

Congrats on the new family member!

Never have enough cooking tools.

Show us some pics of that baby when it gets in.

 

[Norwester55]

You'll love it! I switched from propane to a #1 on Cyber Monday and its been smoking pretty steadily since. As oldsmokerdude said go light on your wood. I think the most I've used in a single smoke was 3 oz. And Walmart sells chunk wood for a very decent price.

 

[newsmokerky]

I've got some hickory sticks. I've read that bark shouldn't be used in electric smokers. Is that consistent with your results? Can I just chunk up the sticks I have with a hatchet? If so, they need to be 1.5-2" at most each?

 

[pushok2018]

Congrats on your new smoker! It's a really good one and you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!

 

[gmc2003]

Congratulations on the new smoker. It's always exciting to get a new toy to play with.

Chris

 

[newsmokerky]

Seasoning the new smoker.

 

[newsmokerky]

Looks good. Losing a small amount of smoke around top of door. Very minimal.

 

[tbrtt1]

Congrats on the new Smoker. I have a #2 and it is a tank. Use your wood sparingly.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Hey, I am jazzed for you... and jealous. :D
Have you decided what to smoke for the maiden voyage?

 

[newsmokerky]

Hey, I am jazzed for you... and jealous. :D
Have you decided what to smoke for the maiden voyage?

Gotta butt defrosting for Saturday. Keep it simple until I get used to the new unit.

 

[newsmokerky]

Congrats on the new Smoker. I have a #2 and it is a tank. Use your wood sparingly.

I read there should be no bark on the wood. Accurate?