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Is Smokin in the Snow kinda like Singin in the Rain

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by smokyokie, Dec 7, 2006.

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  1. Dec 7, 2006 #1
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    Smokin' and Thawin @ the same time. Cold snow, hot butts, and cold beer. Smells like a good time. Butts are always better eatin when cooked in the snow.

    Sorry the TBS doesn't show in the pic.

    Season's Greetings, and Good Smokin',
    Tim
     
  3. Dec 7, 2006 #2
    cheech

    cheech Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Beautiful Grand Rapids Michigan
    Yes it can be like singing in the rain except usually at a slightly higher pitch.

    Looks like to smoker is missing a bit of meat in there.

    Do you find it harder or easier to maintain temperature in the Winter or the summer
     
  4. Dec 7, 2006 #3
    meowey

    meowey Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Northern NY (Adirondacks)
    I'm planning to smoke in the snow on Saturday. We only got 2 inches to day.

    Take care, have fun, and do good!

    Regards,

    Meowey
     
  5. Dec 8, 2006 #4
    smokey steve

    smokey steve Smoke Blower

    douglas,georgia
    I Sorta miss the snow, I always thought it was a pretty good time to smoke [​IMG]
     
  6. Dec 8, 2006 #5
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    Stayin' up to temp isn't a problem in the winter. I can take her up to 550*, not that I do.

    Staying w/ it in the summer when outdoor temp is already 105* is the tough part. I imagine the temp around it probably gets up around 125* conservitavely.
     
  7. Dec 8, 2006 #6
    smokinggator

    smokinggator Newbie

    North Florida
    I will be smoking three large Butts tonight here in Sunny Fla. When I planned this smoke for the family, I did not know it was going to be 25 degrees out tonight!! I normally smoke for about 12 plus hours, but because of the cold I will be planning on at least 16 plus. I have never had to smoke in this kind of cold before, so I am curious how it will turn out. 8) -Damian
     
  8. Dec 8, 2006 #7
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    Where abouts in Fla.? I was born in Tallahassee, went to school in Venice, and have family in Pembrooke Pines and Davie.

    Tip on smokin in the cold, especially using anything other than a woodburner (which I assume you are being as you're doing an overnight).

    Go light on the woodsmoke for the overnight. If your temp drops much below 225*, you'll get alot more creosote plate on your meat than what you want. Put the woodsmoke to it before you go to bed, and add more in the A.M. if you want.

    Good luck, and Good Butt Handlin',
    Tim
     
  9. Dec 8, 2006 #8
    Dutch

    Dutch Smoking Guru Staff Member Administrator Group Lead OTBS Member OTBS Admin SMF Premier Member

    Midvale, UT
    Tim, I'd much rather smoke in the snow than in the rain. We have had several "No Burn" days here due to the inversion. Since they restrict the use of wood burning stoves and fireplaces during times like this, I put my GOSM in that category too since wood is being used for flavor. I could just use the GOSM without wood but then it wouldn't be 'Que.

    Smokinggator- Welcome to SMF; please take a few moments and introduce yourself in "Roll Call". Tell us a little about you and what kind of smoker you use. Thanks
     
  11. Dec 8, 2006 #9
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    Hey Dutch! Where ya been buddy?

    Ya know if you had a Cookshack unit, you could be smokin' away because they're sealed units. That sounds like pretty good justification for spending $900 + S&H to me. How 'bout you? And after all it is Christmas time anyway isn't it?

    Season's Greetings All,
    Tim
     
  12. Dec 8, 2006 #10
    Dutch

    Dutch Smoking Guru Staff Member Administrator Group Lead OTBS Member OTBS Admin SMF Premier Member

    Midvale, UT
    Hey Tim! Been busy burning up some vacation time! Redone the front porch and doing odd jobs for my Mom. I'll be on vacation again next week but I'll try to drop in and see how things are going.
    I hope they lift the "No Burn" restriction the first of next week so I can get my packer brisket into the smoker.

    Some days I wish I had a Cookshack, but Mrs. Dutch keeps reminding me that I need to save my change if I want a new windshield for my Belair :? :? :roll:
     
  13. Dec 8, 2006 #11
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    What year Belair?
     
  14. Dec 9, 2006 #12
    smokinggator

    smokinggator Newbie

    North Florida
    Hey All, I just posted info on me on the roll call section. D, thanks for the tips. I am in Ocala, Fla. My wife's sister lives in Pem. Pines.. Anyway, here is a picture of the butts I am doing tonight. two 8.5# and one 9# . I am putting them on at 12:00 am and planing to take them off about 4:00 tommorow. I am a fat side up and wrap at 165(ish) guy. I have considered changing my method, but I like the way they come out. Can't wait to taste it.
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  16. Dec 9, 2006 #13
    lawnman

    lawnman Fire Starter

    north port florida
    I'm gettin Hungry :D
     
  17. Dec 10, 2006 #14
    Dutch

    Dutch Smoking Guru Staff Member Administrator Group Lead OTBS Member OTBS Admin SMF Premier Member

    Midvale, UT
    Tim, It's a 1955 4dr sedan. I have a couple of pictures in the Dutch's New Ride topic in the Messages for All Guests and Members Forum.
     
  18. Dec 10, 2006 #15
    monty

    monty Master of the Pit Moderator OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Newark, Vermont
    Hey, Everyone!

    You are all making me jealous. I have plenty of snow to smoke in but am on call 24/7 to push it out of the way.

    When I pull the plug in a couple of years I will be tending smoke year 'round with a fine single malt in hand. Till then the smoker rests in the shed when the white stuff flies.

    I have noticed that as the ambient temperature has fallen my GOSM was easier to control for temp. So much for that.

    Happy holidays to all my smokin' friends!
     
  19. Dec 11, 2006 #16
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    Gator- I see mustard on 1, what's happening on the other 2?

    Dutch- The Belair looks clean as a whistle! What I can't believe is that the garage is cleaner than that. How do you accomplish that?

    Tim
     
  20. Dec 12, 2006 #17
    mctrick

    mctrick Fire Starter

    nice 55 dutch,is it still a 265cid ? 3speed or 2speed auto?
     
  21. Dec 12, 2006 #18
    smokinggator

    smokinggator Newbie

    North Florida
    Dickey, The other two already with mustard and Rub on them. Smoke went real well!! I will post pictures later. Thanks, SG
     
  22. Dec 12, 2006 #19
    smokyokie

    smokyokie Smoking Fanatic

    Tulsa
    I was going to post something but I forgot what. Your avatar told me it was lunch time, and I lost my train of thought.
     
  23. Dec 12, 2006 #20
    up in smoke

    up in smoke Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    Trimble, Alabama on the water at Smith Lake
    Did I miss the Thought Train? Damn! :shock:
     
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