Smoke ring question

[custom99]

I know it is said that you don't get a good smoke ring with an electric smoker. What is the reason for that? All of my meat is coming out incredible tasting with a great smoke flavor, but I don't get a prominent ring. I could not ask for a better tasting apple smoked bacon than what I got on my first try. I get a nice pink ring on my ribs but it is very thin. I just like the look of a fat smoke ring.

 

[fpnmf]

This place has a great and handy dandy search tool...

Here is the answer...

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/82958/info-on-smoke-ring-in-bbq  

  Have a great day!!

  Craig

 

[meateater]

I miss it myself since I can't use my charcoal UDS right now but like you said it's all in the flavor. I am able to get a good smoke flavor from my watt burner so I'm happy at the moment although I am a true charcoal burner at heart. 

 

[custom99]

Thanks Craig. That was an excellent write up. There is always so much to read thru when searching. Nice to have you guys that know right where to send me.

 

[fpnmf]

Thanks Craig. That was an excellent write up. There is always so much to read thru when searching. Nice to have you guys that know right where to send me.

Yer welcome!!!

   Have a great day!!

      Craig

 

[SmokinAl]

Just remember a smoke ring doesn't affect the flavor. It just looks cool!

 

[Bearcarver]

What Al said.

I think some of these guys with woodburners are using a red magic marker or lipstick on their Briskets!!!  

Some of them look just TOO PRETTY !

Bear

 

[venture]

I would agree with the two previous posts.  The smoke ring seems to be obligatory.  I have found no difference in flavor whether the smoke ring was large, small, or even not there.  I think some of the judges for comps just need a crutch.

Cook your food like you and your family will like it and you will make everyone happy.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[sqwib]

What Al said.

I think some of these guys with woodburners are using a red magic marker or lipstick on their Briskets!!!  

Some of them look just TOO PRETTY !

Bear

Yep

 

[SmokinAl]

Yep

That smoke ring is so red it looks like the outside has been cured like pastrami.

 

[sqwib]

I need to point out that this is a chuckie, not a brisky.

Don't wanna misinform anyone, just wanted to show off the smoke ring

 

[custom99]

It looks like it was rubbed with red food coloring.