I worked in Houston some years ago and loved the way meat was cooked (smoked) at BBQs I attended, smokers are now available in Britain, probably have been for some time but the 'traditional' BBQ grill is what is in most shops.
Anyway, I have bought a Brinkman Vertical Smoker and having found this forum thought it would be a good idea to join.
Just trying the smoker out for the first time right now and I don't know how to get the temperature up to an acceptable level, it is currently showing as 150degF, from what I have read it should be 175-220, or possibly more. I am using charcoal briquets, and have added some dry hickory to try to increase the heat but it made little difference. Should l be using wood alone, lumpwood charcoal or a mixure of both ?
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks
Murray
Anyway, I have bought a Brinkman Vertical Smoker and having found this forum thought it would be a good idea to join.
Just trying the smoker out for the first time right now and I don't know how to get the temperature up to an acceptable level, it is currently showing as 150degF, from what I have read it should be 175-220, or possibly more. I am using charcoal briquets, and have added some dry hickory to try to increase the heat but it made little difference. Should l be using wood alone, lumpwood charcoal or a mixure of both ?
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks
Murray