Hawgfan_66... new member in Arkansas

[Hawgfan_66]

Hello all,

I joined because I recently got an electric smoker and I want to use it more than I have used the smokers I have had in the past. I live in northeast Arkansas. I have used smokers, for a little over 30 years. I haven't ever used them very much. I have mainly used them to smoke turkey's for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I purchased a Charbroil Simple Smoker. It is an electric smoker. I have always used charcoal in the past. I got it set up yesterday and smoked some burgers, a chicken and some veggies. The burgers turned out wonderful. The chicken was undercooked. The veggies didn't get soft enough. I think I know what the problem with the chicken was. I also think that I just prefer veggies from the steamer vs. the smoker.

Right now I want to get an inexpensive piece of beef and give that a try this coming weekend. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Hawgfan_66

 

[gmc2003]

Hi there and welcome to the site. For beef I like doing chuck steaks and smoking them to about 205* for pulling. Currently they're about 2.99lb. around here.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Happy to have you join us!
Al

 

[HalfSmoked]

Welcome glad to have you on board. Sounds like you didn't cook your chicken long enough. Breast meat to 165 thighs to 175.

Warren

 

[Hawgfan_66]

Hi there and welcome to the site. For beef I like doing chuck steaks and smoking them to about 205* for pulling. Currently they're about 2.99lb. around here.

Chris

 

[Jeff Wright]

Welcome Hawg. Around here tritips are very easy to get. They do not take long to cook and have terrific flavor. It is always a go to for me when I want something quick and tasty.

 

[gnarlykaw]

Welcome! this site is a great resource of info, both before, and during your cooks! yeah, chicken is tricky in a smoker, you gotta run a probe and go by IT....

 

[SmokinLogs]

Welcome to SMF from Indiana. Thanks for joining!

 

[yankee2bbq]

Welcome to SMF from Mtn. Home, AR!!!