SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

[old sarge]

Gee. Tough to answer. I don't measure. I grind the pepper till it look right to me. Garlic powder I sprinkle till it looks right. For a 8 - 10 lb butt I would guess around 1-1 1/2 table spoon on both. Brown sugar probably 1 cup more or less. The brown sugar goes on last.

Not much help but that is what I use.

Forgot the onion powder. Same ratio as the garlic and pepper. So I have 4 ingredients. I should have caught that earlier. Sorry.

 

[jond36]

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• jond36
• Sep 3, 2014

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• jond36
• Sep 3, 2014

Spares cooked at 275 with 2-1-1 method. Did a 2 oz cherry chunk and had no problems.

 

[divotmaker]

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• jond36
• Sep 3, 2014

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• jond36
• Sep 3, 2014

Spares cooked at 275 with 2-1-1 method. Did a 2 oz cherry chunk and had no problems.

Those look great!  I'm a big fan of the "no peeky" method - no foiling, but hey, can't complain about those!  They look really moist and tender.  Nice job!

 

[old sarge]

Nothing wrong with those ribs. I bet they taste as good as or better than they look.

 

[jond36]

Thanks. They were ok. I think 275 is too high for ribs for my taste. I dont care for a thick dry bark on ribs but love it on butts and brisket. I recommend 220-250 for ribs.

Appreciate the help. Now to get a #3 or #4.

-Jon

 

[old sarge]

I am in the 225 degree club for ribs most of the time.  230/235 if they are extra fatty just to render the fat.  I also stick with 225 for butts. And just let it go till 190/195 IT is reached.

 

[padronman]

 
I am in the 225 degree club for ribs most of the time.  230/235 if they are extra fatty just to render the fat.  I also stick with 225 for butts. And just let it go till 190/195 IT is reached.

I'm with Sarge on this one.  225F usually on my ribs as well. 

Scott

 

[jond36]

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• jond36
• Sep 5, 2014

I buy these drip trays at costco for 6 bucks for 30. Thats 20 cents a tray! Anyhow it fits perfectly into the stainless drip tray provided under the smoker. Once finished, just toss in the trash no clean up for super lazy Q.

Another tip is to season your raw meat in there before putting the meat in the smoker. Then once its in just slide it under. 2 birds with 1 stone. No clean up.

Jon

 

[old sarge]

Excellent tip!

 

[divotmaker]

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• jond36
• Sep 5, 2014

I buy these drip trays at costco for 6 bucks for 30. Thats 20 cents a tray! Anyhow it fits perfectly into the stainless drip tray provided under the smoker. Once finished, just toss in the trash no clean up for super lazy Q.

Another tip is to season your raw meat in there before putting the meat in the smoker. Then once its in just slide it under. 2 birds with 1 stone. No clean up.

Jon

Great tip, Jon!  I don't have a Costco near me, so I'll check Wally World!

 

[ndkoze]

 
Great tip, Jon!  I don't have a Costco near me, so I'll check Wally World!

They have them at Sam's Club too Tony. I know you go there ;)

 

[divotmaker]

Thanks Gregg!  I'll be there tomorrow.  I'll try them out on the 12 lb briskie I bought today!

 

[divotmaker]

Goes perfect with the aluminum mini-loaf pans we use for a juice pan.  Lazy Q rocks!

 

[padronman]

Jon you are the MAN!!!  Picking some up tomorrow!!

Scott

 

[welshrarebit]

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• jond36
• Sep 5, 2014

I buy these drip trays at costco for 6 bucks for 30. Thats 20 cents a tray! Anyhow it fits perfectly into the stainless drip tray provided under the smoker. Once finished, just toss in the trash no clean up for super lazy Q.

Another tip is to season your raw meat in there before putting the meat in the smoker. Then once its in just slide it under. 2 birds with 1 stone. No clean up.

Jon

If you cover the pan with a sheet of aluminum foil at the end of your smoke you throw the foil away and the pan still looks brand new! I've been using the same pan for the last three or four months...

 

[bocaboy]

Great idea, Jond36!

 

[jond36]

I must warn everyone though. I have a number 1. So the drip tray is probably smaller than the 2 or 3, but should still work it just may be a bit smaller.

They are about 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Its great for most items that size.

Costco also carries trays double that size to carry two. Those are about 12 x 20 and great for large cuts.

Happy smoking. I am on military leave until Dec. 1st so Happy Thanksgiving. See you all then.

Jon

 

[padronman]

If you cover the pan with a sheet of aluminum foil at the end of your smoke you throw the foil away and the pan still looks brand new! I've been using the same pan for the last three or four months...

Been doing that since I got the #2.  Works well as well.  But I like the idea of seasoning then using the pan as a drip. Will have to see if it fits the #2

 

[libohunden]

So, my Model 3 arrived yesterday! Tomorrow, I'll be smoking (I'm seasoning it today). My wife wants Salmon and Sea Scallops. What internal temperature should I look for on the Scallops.. And the salmon? Anyone have any suggestions on how to prepare them, etc? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[divotmaker]

I must warn everyone though. I have a number 1. So the drip tray is probably smaller than the 2 or 3, but should still work it just may be a bit smaller.

They are about 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Its great for most items that size.

Costco also carries trays double that size to carry two. Those are about 12 x 20 and great for large cuts.

Happy smoking. I am on military leave until Dec. 1st so Happy Thanksgiving. See you all then.

Jon

The drip pans are the same size.  Have a great leave, and Thank You for your service!