I have a MasterBuilt electric smoker. It has a digital control panel, but it only has 5 buttons. I have the same smoker Dale Campbell has. Check out episode 238 of Cooking In The Dark. He does a very good job of explaining how it works. > On Jul 6, 2016, at 4:41 PM, Mike and Jean via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > Which model smoker do you have? Does it have a dial setting or is it > digital? Thanks > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carlos Taylor via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 12:53 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Charles Rivard <wee1s...@fidnet.com> > Cc: Carlos Taylor <cetayl...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [CnD] Smokers > > Most times, I smoke at a temperature of 225 to 250, depending on what I’m > cooking. Yes, it does take longer, but you are cooking on low heat. The old > saying, low and slow, definitely applies to smoking. Actually, my > MasterBuilt electric smoker doesn’t go any higher than 275 degrees, much > lower than most items cooked in an oven. Dale Campbell has some archived > Cooking In The Dark shows that involve using a smoker. He describes his > smoker, which is the same one I have, and explains the process of preparing > whatever he’s smoking. > >> On Jul 6, 2016, at 12:45 PM, Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark >> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >> >> Smoking is also not dangerous. It is perfectly safe whether the cook >> is sighted or blind. >> >> >> >> >> If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Carlos Taylor via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 9:32 AM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Carlos Taylor >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Smokers >> >> I’m not trying to bash your friend, but apparently he doesn’t really >> know what he’s talking about. I’ve smoked small quantities of food >> with no problem. Smoking is often done for the flavor, not >> necessarily for preserving. Additionally, spices and sauces aren’t >> expensive. Store bought sauces and spices are quite tasty, although >> some like to experiment and make their own rubs and sauces, but it by no >> means has to be expensive. >> >>> On Jul 6, 2016, at 3:57 AM, Kimsan via Cookinginthedark >>> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >>> >>> I want to learn how to use a smoker. My friend believes I might have >>> challenges. I think it's because I'm blind. His comment is below. Not >>> posting this to bash but maybe a learning experience can begin. I >>> suppose there might be books right? Until I locate one, any helpful >>> tips for a beginner will be appreciated. I plan on getting a >>> masterbuilt in August, unless someone has other ideas. >>> Have you ever tried smoked salmon? I cant see you smoking meat >>> because it is very time consuming. Also i think it is a little >>> dangerous because of the whole visual aspect. Along with the >>> ingredients plus special woods special sauces lots of start up cost >>> there. Now if you had a farm with cows or hunted then yes a smoker >>> comes in handy as it preserves large quantities of meat. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Carlos Taylor via Cookinginthedark >>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>> Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 3:40 PM >>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> Cc: Carlos Taylor <cetayl...@gmail.com> >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Smokers >>> >>> I also have a Master Built electric smoker. I absolutely love it! >>> I’ve smoked chicken, ribs, pork chops, turkey, and even brisket. >>> Just to clarify, a smoker of this type is something to be used >>> outside, not in the kitchen. >>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 7:26 PM, Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark >>>> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> That's nice. I don't have room for a lot of stuff in my kitchen. >>>> But that's OK. >>>> I am glad that you like your smoker. >>>> >>>> Marie >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark >>>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>>> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 4:24 PM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Regina Marie >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Smokers >>>> >>>> I love my smoker. It is a Masterbuilt and I got it off of Amazon. >>>> Dale recommends it and has many recipes using it on Cooking in the >>>> Dark. You do not have to open the door to put chips in. >>>> >>>> *smile* >>>> Regina Marie >>>> Phone: 916-877-4320 >>>> Email: reginamariemu...@gmail.com >>>> Follow me: http://www.twitter.com/mamaraquel Find Me: >>>> http://www.facebook.com/reginamarie >>>> Listen Live: http://www.jandjfm.com >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Mike and Jean via Cookinginthedark >>>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>>> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 6:45 AM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Mike and Jean >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Smokers >>>> >>>> Hi, I like to use a smoker and I have a few suggestions. I highly >>>> recommend that you use an electric smoker with adjustable controls. >>>> I used to have a digital smoker, however, I lost more sight and >>>> could no longer use the digital settings. I bought my adjustable >>>> smoker at a local Ace hardware store. It has a dial that controls the >>>> heat settings. >>>> This allows me to place a bump dot at low, medium, and high. You can >>>> also find them at Sportsman warehouse Academy Sports, and maybe >>>> Bass Pro Shops. My smoker is approximately three feet tall and 18 >>>> inches wide. It has a locking door. If you can find one, I >>>> recommend a smoker that has a loading tube on the side that allows >>>> you to load chips during the cooking without opening the door. >>>> Unfortunitely, my unit does not have this feature. >>>> As for the chips, they can also be purchased from the places >>>> mentioned above as well as from Lowes home improvements stores. I >>>> really like using misquette chips when cooking chicken. Apple wood >>>> chips also work very well with fowl. When smoking pork or beef, I >>>> like to use hickory chips. >>>> If you have any other questions, you can contact me at mjs1...@sc.rr.com. >>>> Have a Blessed day. Mike -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Dixie via Cookinginthedark >>>> [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >>>> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 7:48 AM >>>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> Cc: Dixie <cobaltbluehe...@gmail.com> >>>> Subject: [CnD] Smokers >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I am looking for some advice on purchasing and using a smoker. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We catch some fish here during the summer and I thought smoking it >>>> might be a good idea. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> What should I look for in a smoker? >>>> >>>> What should I avoid in a smoker? >>>> >>>> Where is a good source to get smokers, and the various woods? >>>> >>>> Finally, do you have any tips and techniques to share? Recipes? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks so much, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dixie >>>> >>>> @-> ~ <-@ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > >
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