SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

[jjrolex]

I bet if you call him , he would substitute another rack for the rib hooks.

 

[geerock]

Masterbuilt is sending a refund for my mes 40 gen 2. I sure hope they send the refund out quicker than they send out replacement parts. I'll be purchasing a smokin it model 3. This site sure can generate sales for a good product and I think Steve may consider a discount or special limited time buy period for forum members. Steve, how about it? Whatever you decide, looks like you have a nice value priced good quality product that will allow lots of folks to afford to get into smoking food and for that I wish you all at Smokin It the best of luck.

For now I have 1 and 1/2 mes's to play with to make a cold smoker out of.

Happy Smokin (It) to all!

 

[xoltri]

My model 2 is on my doorstep as we speak.  As far as accessories I only got the extra seafood rack.  Plan on doing 2 pork butts with it for family dinner on Sunday using the Basic Pulled Pork smoke method on here.  Hope it goes well!

 

[smoke happens]

Steve will switch out for an accessory you do want if you ask and it's the same price. When I ordered it was rib hooks and the chip insert for free, neither of which I wanted. I asked if I could sub for the cover and he swapped no problem. He would probably give you credit for the rib hooks towards something else. Not speaking for him but he was pretty good to deal with and would think he could accommodate a request like that.

The unit (my # 3) comes with 4 racks but shelves for 5, a 5th would be nice of you are doing a bunch of jerky, cooking a ton of wings or apps at one time, or laying sausages flat. In hindsight a chip insert may have been a nice thing to have, but when I really think I need it I'll order one then (nice to have not a need to have for me). I would have ordered the cord hanger, but you have that covered too. The chunk sample will come with the smoker and is plenty for the break in and several smokes. It is hickory though, not sure if you like smoking with that wood or not. I would order my wood chunks online or source locally if possible, better selection and price. Their stand is real pretty, but expensive so I opted to build my own when the time comes.

Good luck, and be sure to post q-view when you get your new rig!

EDIT: Just saw this on Steve's site, so I was wrong about him substituting, sorry

. Guess it would not hurt to ask...

IT IS SMOKIN-IT TIME!!

Hook your Valentine with a new Smoker!!

All smoker models ordered from midnight 2-4-13 (EST) 

thru midnight 2-14-13 (EST) will receive free rib hooks!!

(offer good only on our web site, no code required, no substitutions and while supplies last!!)

 

[smoke happens]

My model 2 is on my doorstep as we speak.  As far as accessories I only got the extra seafood rack.  Plan on doing 2 pork butts with it for family dinner on Sunday using the Basic Pulled Pork smoke method on here.  Hope it goes well!

 

[xoltri]

Haha, I'll probably post pics.  I want to do some ABT's now as well, so I'll probably start the butts Sat night and have them done around noonish on Sunday, then into the cooler to keep hot until dinner.  Will leave the smoker free for the ABT's for appetizers!

 

[smoke happens]

Sounds like you have a great plan there!

 

[dubyque]

I got the chip insert, have never used it and I don't think I ever will, I have used a lot of very small chunks and some pieces most would consider chips in the wood box and have never had a problem,there are so many large flat spots on the bottom of the wood box to lay very small pieces of wood it has never been  an issue, I have noticed wen I'm done smoking and the unit has cooled down I gently remove the wood box & the ash & unused wood is exactly where I placed them, I got the five pound bag of hickory also, probably would not do that again ether I have smoked several times and still have some of the sample hickory he sent left, I mostly prefer some of the mesquite & pecan chips I have laying around that I picked up at walmart a few years ago for next to nothing, The cord hanger & cover were a great choice, Great company to do business with, Great smoker and I know hope will enjoy yours as much as we have ours, Oh yea It' built like a TANK. crvtt hope this helps.  

 

[crvtt]

Thanks everyone, I just placed my order!   As suggested I did send Steve an e-mail and he was happy to swap the chip insert for the rib hooks.  I ended up ordering just the #1 and the cord hanger, and I'll get the chip insert free.   I really wanted the seafood rack but I figured I'll give fish a try using the standard rack and see how it goes.   I decided not to order the wood chunks as I stopped at my local Gander Mountain and they had a LOT of different types of chips, Oak, Pecan, Cherry, Mesquite, Hickory, and the seemingly hard to find Alder.   They were all $5/bag.  Looks like if I want to have a variety of different woods I'll have to be using chips and not chunks.  They only had chunks of Oak, Mesquite, and Hickory and the bags were huge.    Thank you everyone for the help and I can't wait to get started!

 

[smoke happens]

Congrats! Now the wait, it sucks..... I would order the q-mats from Todd, MUCH cheaper than the seafood rack and cleanup is much easier.

 

[crvtt]

Wow, I placed the order less than an hour ago, Steve already replied back saying thank you and the order has already shipped!   Seems like I definitely made the right choice.   I made sure to tell Steve that this forum had a big influence on my purchase. 

 

[old sarge]

Here is a link to a source for wood chunks.  They are bark free to reduce bitterness.  The fellow has quite a variety, although he is showing out of stock at this time.

I keep waiting to see if Steve is going to update his site with comments from all the new owners of the Smokin-It. Looks like he has been busy of late shipping them out.

http://www.bestbarbecuewood.com/BBQ_Smoking_Wood_Chunks_s/44.htm

And here is another source:

http://www.smokehouseproducts.com/prod_list.cfm?categoryID=26

 

[crvtt]

A quick newbie question, can I put foil under meat or fish or is that a bad idea?

 

[smoke happens]

Yup, you just lose that surface area to smoke penetration but no problems.

 

[old sarge]

Reynolds makes a non-stick foil.  If you have an old cooling rack like is used for cookies and such with the tiny square weave pattern, that might work as well.

 

[crvtt]

thanks

 

[old sarge]

Sounds good. 

 

[magikben]

Unless you have a supply of chips you want to use I wouldn't suggest using chips. I have had better luck with chunks and I love that 2 or 3 chunks is all I need to as long as I want to smoke. The cover is nice if you need one. I've done ok with fish on the regular racks, but I have only done larger fish on it. Smaller fish might require the seafood rack. That will probably be my next purchase. I will also build or buy the stand for it. Leaning over to load the unit can be a pain.

 

[old sarge]

On the subject of chunks, and I have advised on this before regarding electric smokers:  a little goes a long way.  I actually weigh my chunks and cut them to 2 ounce pieces.  Lately I have cut some of the 2 ounce to one ounce, for a lighter load. Works out nicely. For me, 2 ounces is plenty; once in a while, 3, sometimes only 1.  And never anything with bark on it. It can harbor mold, and on its own can impart a bitter flavor.

 

[dagolow]

I have one it is the best. With great support from the company