Sarah Duffy Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, Raptor72 said: Yeah or a lunch box lol Ah yes. Hole for wire and turn upside down maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Yeah exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, Sarah Duffy said: Will do! It’s more one for a ropa vieja so I usually marinate the meat, dear and then pop in slow cooker with the veg and tomatoes but I’m thinking it might work well just as a shredded beef in smoker and do the veg on the side With about 500g Beef (I get chunks of stewing steak from the farm or ox cheek works well. Season meat both sides, I generally prick it a bit so flavours infuse Garlic finely grated (I use 4 large cloves) Tom purée (about 2tbsp) Tsp ground cumin Tsp oregano 1/2 tsp turmeric Fresh coriander finely chopped. I chop a good handful so about 2-3 tbsp probably Couple of bay leaves 1-2 tsp paprika White wine/white wine vingefar or what I use is a white wine stock pot. Think it traditionally has all spice and cloves but I cannot stand clove flavours. That’s most of the ingredients that give flavour. I need to play with it for the smoker. I usually use some to marinade and then throw the rest in the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Sarah Duffy said: With about 500g Beef (I get chunks of stewing steak from the farm or ox cheek works well. Season meat both sides, I generally prick it a bit so flavours infuse Garlic finely grated (I use 4 large cloves) Tom purée (about 2tbsp) Tsp ground cumin Tsp oregano 1/2 tsp turmeric Fresh coriander finely chopped. I chop a good handful so about 2-3 tbsp probably Couple of bay leaves 1-2 tsp paprika White wine/white wine vingefar or what I use is a white wine stock pot. Think it traditionally has all spice and cloves but I cannot stand clove flavours. That’s most of the ingredients that give flavour. I need to play with it for the smoker. I usually use some to marinade and then throw the rest in the pot. I am funny with oregano. Most stuff you buy dried tastes like grass to me, same with parsley. Can’t stand it! There’s a certain brand of ground herbs and spices I get online in bulk. Really good quality unless you can be bothered to toast and grind yourself (by far the best flavours) ive found one brand of oregano off the shelf that tastes good. I’ll check what it is tomorrow. I’m a snob with spices and herbs. If you don’t get decent ones then you don’t get the right flavour or balance at all and something ends up overpowering. I used to make my own garam masala till I found one online that is great and keeps well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Fiddes Payne do excellent Garam masala and spices . I had ox cheeks at a local pub . And want to try on a smoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Raptor72 said: Fiddes Payne do excellent Garam masala and spices . I had ox cheeks at a local pub . And want to try on a smoker Ooo shall look! I need to order some more bits so always open to trying new sources 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Stay fresh organica is one I’ve used a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 It’s here! Door sealed and good to go. I’m supposed to be working today... oooooops 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Have a go with just the fuel first and see how you manage to control the temperature. Then get Cooking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: Have a go with just the fuel first and see how you manage to control the temperature. Then get Cooking!!! Yes, I was thinking that. Then again, I’ll probably be fine but when it comes to cooking it will piss down and blow a gale, just to throw me off. Today would be perfect but my joints are all frozen and nothing is marinated! May just grab a chicken to slap on or pull out some breasts so as not to waste fuel. First I must work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just now, Sarah Duffy said: Yes, I was thinking that. Then again, I’ll probably be fine but when it comes to cooking it will piss down and blow a gale, just to throw me off. Today would be perfect but my joints are all frozen and nothing is marinated! May just grab a chicken to slap on or pull out some breasts so as not to waste fuel. First I must work! I have no thermometer yet either. That’s due tomorrow so I’ll probably wait till then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 So exciting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, Justin said: So exciting.. Yep! Will do a test as Steve suggested but if all goes ok I’ll throw on some marinated chicken breasts or something. Don’t like to waste fuel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 But of left over stove rope on the vent handles seems to suffice! Put two layers on each and only slightly warm to the touch. Smoker has been going for over 5 hours now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Duffy Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/18/2018 at 10:46 PM, sotv said: I have the ProQ Frontier Elite and has given me good service for 2 summers now whether Hot or cold smoking, it maintains temperature of 225F very well for me and has required no mods and little or no maintenance in that time. The grill plates clean up easily after each cook and the water pan is just starting to show signs of use after all this time. The coals basket at the bottom is still as sturdy and same shape as when bought. (My last brinkman before this buckled and warped after 1 summer) You are looking at the 2018 model which has one improvement that would really help me with mine, in that they have added cool touch grips for the vents, many a time I have burnt my fingers forgetting how hot they can get when adjusting when it is hot. I wouldn't rely on the temperature reader on the lid, way out (as are most inbuilt ones) worth investing in a digital one with probes, I have a Maverick E732 but other ones like inkbird are available as well. much more accurate and if wifi/bluetooth enabled, you can keep the receiver in the house, save having to run out and keep checking the temperature is still 225F or whatever you want it at. As I say I have the Frontier Elite and although the Ranger would be adequate for just us 2, if you want to cook for more than 4-6 people, you may find the Ranger is short on the space/volume you need and the Frontier can easily cook 3 or 4 x 3kg pork shoulders or 8 to 10 racks of ribs in rib holders. I have cold smoked sides of salmon joints of bacon and up to 4 kg of cheese at once in mine I invested in the cover as mine has been kept outside all the time in all weathers and has no rust whatsoever in the 2 years i have owned it.. Can't help with the Napoleon, but if you have any further questions about the ProQ please feel free to ask Left over stove rope stuff. Two layers and absolutely fine after 5-6 hours. No burns yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Callow smoker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Yes that is the Callow smoker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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