Hi,
My name is Steve Lamade and I'm from Suffolk County, N.Y. I'm a NYC teacher and part-time acupuncturist.
I grill a lot in my backyard. This is Kontosouvli, a pork shoulder dish from Greece. This one was marinaded in olive oil, white wine, garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, and lemon juice for 12 hours and then rotisserie-grilled, high off the coals, for 3 hours. It was soft enough to fall to pieces in your fingers but it still had a nice char. I made this because it is a favorite of mine at a local Greek restaurant and I wanted to learn how to make it.
I'd like to learn how to smoke meats, as well. I have a Silver Smoker that I got at the local Home Depot primarily so that I could grill on it. I realize that it is not a high-end smoker (thin metal, for instance) but would like to learn how to use it it is possible. I have a couple of questions, namely:
1. How easy is it to repair rust, small holes, paint peel, etc.? I've had this one for several years and it's feeling its years about the same way that I am.
2. I've seen references to temperature-resistant felt, mineral wool, gasket rope, etc. for sealing leaks. My smoker leaks like a sieve. Is sealing necessary if the air is going through the cooking chamber and smoke is going up the chimney?
Thanks in advance. This looks like a great forum.
Best,
Steve
My name is Steve Lamade and I'm from Suffolk County, N.Y. I'm a NYC teacher and part-time acupuncturist.
I grill a lot in my backyard. This is Kontosouvli, a pork shoulder dish from Greece. This one was marinaded in olive oil, white wine, garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, and lemon juice for 12 hours and then rotisserie-grilled, high off the coals, for 3 hours. It was soft enough to fall to pieces in your fingers but it still had a nice char. I made this because it is a favorite of mine at a local Greek restaurant and I wanted to learn how to make it.
I'd like to learn how to smoke meats, as well. I have a Silver Smoker that I got at the local Home Depot primarily so that I could grill on it. I realize that it is not a high-end smoker (thin metal, for instance) but would like to learn how to use it it is possible. I have a couple of questions, namely:
1. How easy is it to repair rust, small holes, paint peel, etc.? I've had this one for several years and it's feeling its years about the same way that I am.
2. I've seen references to temperature-resistant felt, mineral wool, gasket rope, etc. for sealing leaks. My smoker leaks like a sieve. Is sealing necessary if the air is going through the cooking chamber and smoke is going up the chimney?
Thanks in advance. This looks like a great forum.
Best,
Steve
