Getting smoked!!

[Dan]

Originally Posted by Phatford

I am going to get a smoker this week some time. I have a few questions.

Is there a big difference in the brand?

Should I get an electric or propane unit? The other ones are too time consuming from what I understand.

How do you know if it is cooked enough?

How long will smoked fish last?

Thank you in advance for your help. And that Yellow looks awesome

I use a Brinkkman, $69 at Home Depot, electric element. Pretty budget, but gets it done. I used mesquite or alder for fish. Put something aromatic in the moisture bowl -- orange juice, pale ale, stout, coffee, your choice.

You know it's done because if you keep picking pieces off the smoker every time you check it there will be nothing left. I try it and if it's done, it's done, mostly once it gets that great looking glaze.

I vac pak it in small batches and it theoretically could last a looong time, but i usually kill it pretty fast.

good luck, go get em.