Essential Tools for Smoking

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generalee

Fire Starter
Original poster
Apr 20, 2007
41
12
Marietta, GA
Is there a basic list of tools one needs for smoking?

I have a Char Griller Outlaw with side firebox, 14" tongs, long fire gloves, 3 seperate thermometers, meat therm, oak, hickory, and pear, etc...

I see mention in several threads about the bear claw for pulling pork. Where do you get this from?

Are there any other essentials?

I think it would be a good idea to start a thread and make it a sticky and leave it at the top of the appropriate category.

If this is in the wrong area, please feel free to move it to the appropriate.

Thanks
Lee
 

deejaydebi

Legendary Pitmaster
Nov 18, 2006
7,996
25
Connecticut
Lee -

I think it's a good idea. I would probably have put it in the general discussion area, but a sticky is probably a good idea for newbies.

I would add that you should aways keep a fire extinguisher nearby
a spray bottle to spray apple juice or whatever mixture you use
maybe a mopping brush
and lots of spices!
 

deejaydebi

Legendary Pitmaster
Nov 18, 2006
7,996
25
Connecticut
I've got these big forks that look like pitchforks I bought from Pampered Chef but I can't find the link to them. They work great for shreading and carrying big meats. May have to just take a picture.
 

chris_harper

Master of the Pit
OTBS Member
Nov 21, 2006
1,546
11
Waco, TX
i have a variety of spices; i use kitchen tools (tongs, knives, etc). i have a poker i keep by the smoker. i have my meat thermometer i always use. i just got new toy to use also- a save-a-meal vacuum sealer (rival brand).
 

generalee

Fire Starter
Original poster
Thread starter
Apr 20, 2007
41
12
Marietta, GA
Thanks for the replies. Good tips. I'll be picking up what I am missing

Maybe, I'll repost in the general discussion area.

Thanks Again!
Lee
 

bbq bubba

Master of the Pit
OTBS Member
Feb 12, 2007
3,646
12
new baltimore, mi
U forgot BEER!
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porky

Newbie
Mar 30, 2007
22
10
Baldwin, NY
Welcome Lee,

Lump charcoal is helpful,neoprene food handler gloves for brisket/pork butt, lots of aluminum foil & plastic wrap(wide variety on both), assorted sizes of aluminum pans. The save n seal vaccum sealers are great for the leftovers. I am sure there are other items I have left out.

Les
 

deejaydebi

Legendary Pitmaster
Nov 18, 2006
7,996
25
Connecticut
Shell -

Those are pretty close I think my tines are a bit closer though. Grea for tuning briskets and pig butts!
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Les -

How did I forget the wrap? I'm always running low on one or the other!
 
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