How to smoke a pork butt on a small charcoal grill.
Apr 29, 2013 | 10:46 am
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try some pecan wood as well and invest a little into a proper propane smoker as others have said! the IBP (iowa beef products) are typically the best quality out there and are pretty easy to find in stores
Jul 9, 2013 | 10:50 am
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Did this with beef back ribs this past weekend. Used charcoal and pecan chunks. Good results. Perhaps a little too smoky, but the ribs were moist and tender with just a little pull when you bit into them. Friends and neighbors (albeit yankees) were impressed.
Jul 17, 2013 | 12:09 am
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I would upgrade to a dedicted smoker. I started out as you are using indirect heat with a Weber Kettle. It is hard to keep the heat consistent when you have to open the lid to add charcoal. I then bought a charcoal smoker, which proved to be a real pain. Trying to regulate heat by adding charcoal, not letting it get too hot nor too cold. I ended up with mixed results.
I now have a propane smoker. Love it! Consistent heat/smoke. Adjustable temp, water pan to add humidification. It can also double as a regular grill when I have a large group over. You should upgrade if possible!
I now have a propane smoker. Love it! Consistent heat/smoke. Adjustable temp, water pan to add humidification. It can also double as a regular grill when I have a large group over. You should upgrade if possible!
And absolutely go for hardwood chunk charcoal (check out wicked good charcoal (think the URL is just www.wickedgoodcharcoal.com) or a brand called fogo that you can get on amazon prime).
Jul 19, 2013 | 9:50 pm
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Love my BGE. Had it for about 6 years now. Recently (after watching plenty of these BBQ shows) started doing my butts at a higher temp like 240-250 with no noticeable negative effects. It doesn't take as long as use as much charcoal so that's fine by me.
Jul 20, 2013 | 4:01 pm
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I am thinking of going the same route. Can I ask what the make and model of your propane smoker are?