Hello,
I'm new to this forum and to smoking. I live in Darien, IL which is about 30 min. west of Chicago. I was given a Brinkmann Smoker for Father's Day and am finally getting around to using it. I seasoned it well this morning. I hope to smoke a whole chicken tomorrow. I have my dry rub already put together and plan on using mesquite wood chips.
I'm well aware of the modifications that people have posted and talked about concerning the brinkmann. I figured that I would just give it a try before I start messing around with it too much. I am concerned with how to keep the fire going. How much charcoal and wood chips should I be using? I did invest in a charcoal chimney yesterday. This seems to work really well.
Thanks. I'll check back here soon and give you an update.
Steve
I'm new to this forum and to smoking. I live in Darien, IL which is about 30 min. west of Chicago. I was given a Brinkmann Smoker for Father's Day and am finally getting around to using it. I seasoned it well this morning. I hope to smoke a whole chicken tomorrow. I have my dry rub already put together and plan on using mesquite wood chips.
I'm well aware of the modifications that people have posted and talked about concerning the brinkmann. I figured that I would just give it a try before I start messing around with it too much. I am concerned with how to keep the fire going. How much charcoal and wood chips should I be using? I did invest in a charcoal chimney yesterday. This seems to work really well.
Thanks. I'll check back here soon and give you an update.
Steve