L for Learner

[di53]

Hi from south Australia, don't know if i'm doing this right. I have bought a Hark Hot Gas Smoker. Anybody got any tips or hints on what to cook first.

 

[raastros2]

Brisket and pork shoulder is a good way to spend some quality time with your smoker so you can a idea of how it runs and all the other ins and outs

 

[raastros2]

Pork chops are easy if you dont wanna be out there but a few hours to start off

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Hello di53, welcome to SMF!!!



~Martin

 

[di53]

will be trying pork, thanks. Have you every done beef jerkey in a hot smoker ??
 

 

[di53]

Hi to you too, it's taking me awhile to work this forum out never mind my new smoker.

 

[bosmech]

Welcome to the SMF forum, Pork is always good to start with.

Nice avitar also.

 

[frosty]

Welcome Di53! 

Obviously chicken or something quick would be great to help season your smoker, but go wild as soon as you can.

Good luck, and much success!

 

[s2k9k]

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

If you want to do jerky you need to keep your temps under 170* anything above and you are cooking and not drying.

 

[pgsmoker64]

Welcome aboard, glad to have you with us.

My first smoke was a pork butt - never regretted it.

Don't forget the Q-view when after you get that first smoke under your belt!

Bill

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF! 

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF :welcome1:

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Hello and welcome, Di53. Glad you chose the SMF to learn from...

Learning your Smoker is first priority , as you season it....spread some lard or oil on it's inside(and out , to protect from blistering paint and rust) , then do something easy.

 Start with inexpensive cuts of meat , Chicken , Fatties ( Breakfast Sausage stuffed with goodies and wrapped in Bacon ), Meatloaf... you don't to make somathing your Dog wouldn't eat

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Saves money through the learning curve...unless you're 'Rich' and don't care

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Have fun , share your hospitality and gather friends...

but most of all...