Maiden Voyage On The Bandera

[rickw]

Darn Mikey that is some really good looking chow. Just curious; how was the taste compared with what you're used to? I personally found burning all wood had a better flavor than lump charcoal with wood added on the uds.

 

[cman95]

Godd looking chow Mikey.....looks like you got that Bandera square in your sights.

 

[irishteabear]

Everything looks delicious, Mike. I'm glad you enjoyed using your new smoker. I'm looking forward to seeing many more goodies from it.

 

[mikey]

Rick, I can honestly say that the taste of everything that came off of this smoker was definately head & shoulders above what I've grown accustomed to. Since I'm my own worst critic, what was conveyed to me by the "wench" confirmed it & sealed the deal. I did my best to just add wood, but a couple of times I let the temps get a bit too low. Had to add some lump to get it goin', then kept feeding it wood when it was needed. I'm looking forward to the next time I can fire it up again

 

[the dude abides]

Kudos Mikey on your new smoker and what looks like a very successful maiden voyage.

for venturing into new territory

 

[erain]

nice looking smoke there mikey!!! great job on first time with the bandera...

so is it safe to say from your expierience that not all heat is equal??? taking nothing from the electrics or the gassers- i own one of each and they still put out a good product. but the all wood is just a bit better isnt it??? thks for sharing man!!!

 

[mikey]

Erain, admitedly I was very skeptical at first having only known the wattburners. And yes, they do turn out some fine smokes and have served me faithfully for almost a year now. From my own personal experience, I would have to (humbely) say that there is a remarkable difference in taste. While this smoker did keep me on my toes, like I said earlier the fun factor was off the chart.

 

[rickw]

Pretty much my findings also. I have a couple of people that really didn't like smoked meat and when they took a taste of the Q coming off the Horizon while burning all wood they were surprised on how good it was. Both of the non smokers are now converted.

 

[billbo]

Mikey that looks fantastic! Great job on the new smoker. I want a stick burner. Next on the list!

 

[bmudd14474]

Fine looking job Mikey.

 

[morkdach]

wow good job mikey thanks for the qview it looks super.

 

[wanbli]

That " Kings Plate" got delivered to the wrong address, I live in Michigan. LOL j/k. The Q'view looks great, so does the smoker. Good job.