Baby Blue Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Just bought my first smoker (ProQ Frontier) following a fantastic meal cooked by a friend. But I realise I know nothing so thought it best to join a group that can hopefully teach me a thing or two! 😊 I'm going to try to smoke a little venison this weekend to try out my new toy. If anyone has any tips they are gratefully received!   1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi Baby blue...& welcome to the forum.....you have a steap learning curve ahead of you....but your in the best place matey. Ask away and will try to sort out any problems you have.  Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Welcome to the Forum Baby Blue. For a first cook, I would not try Venison. Venison is a very lean meat, and unless you are on the ball, it will dry out and dent your enthusiasm. Go will a Chicken for the first cook, it’s cheap and not a disaster if you mess it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: Go will a Chicken for the first cook, it’s cheap and not a disaster if you mess it up. I should have said that....😖.  Ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Blue Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 On your sound advice I've started with a chicken (or two). BUT I can't seem to get the temperature up high enough. It just sits there just below 100°C. Is this because I don't have the correct charcoal? I have restaurant grade but it did come from Sainsbury's so may not be good enough. Or is it too much water int he tray? Or What is it?? I'm an hour in so plenty of time to recover before I have to put the buggers in the oven!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Blue Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 It all worked out in the end and the result was delicious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofingerprints Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi, and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flearider Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Baby Blue said: It all worked out in the end and the result was delicious! well done that man ..  they do look nice one each ?? hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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