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I have used both. I have a few bags of wood chips to go along with the wood chunks. The chunks I have are all cut from logs I have/had. Check your email Rick...

Will do Geoff?

Im guessing searching for a fresh source of wood is better then store bought?

Or not much difference

Be careful with mesquite and hickory. You can over smoke real easy.

 

I like cherry personally . I usually only use wood hips for the first 2-3 hours of a smoke.

 

A nice mop is ness carry also I like red wine apple juice and shallots. Bring to a boil on the stove then let cool I keep it in a spray bottle.

I like the spray idea, im sure lotsa stuff would be good for that.

When you say oversmoke, does that just mean its too intense of a flavor?

So what chips for what meats?

Is it all just preference or do certain woods compliment certain meats better then others?

I have a charcoal side smoker aka the rusty box. It's allot of work but the results are fantastic. I also have an electric from tsc. The electric is nice I can throw some meat on in the am go play a round of golf come home to a delicious meal.

Im sold.

I love food and golf?

Ah I like that second option!

At least to get started lol. Im sure afyer a year or two Ill go all out and start smoking like a madman haha.

My main goals are whitefish, trout, pork and deer

Rick, what kind of smoker are you after? There is a decent propane unit at TSC that I used for a few seasons that worked great. I made one many years ago out of wood and used an electric hotplate as well. It really all depends on how you want to use it and how often and no matter what; you will not get the same feedback either way... lol I'm on my 4th smoker unit now...

 

PS, I had the $199 1 door master chef unit and I would rather of had the 2 door for the extra $50 based on what I had just seen on the CTC site. *hence the edit*

Honestly it was awhile back Geoff I cant recall?

Thanks for the info Ill go take a look tomorrow.

I dont need anything fancy I just wanna be able to smoke meat thats edible lol.

Maybe later on as I learn and experiment Id look at other options

You're in for it now!!!! The wild ride that never ends.

 

Be afraid of one particular phrase. " Oh Daaad" It either means I want something, or I've been a baaaaad boy. I still cringe 26 years later. Lol.

Im 35 and my dad answers the phone with "what now"? Hahaha

There was a picture somewhere on this thread that DID look like a day-old.........................

On another note ive managed to gain a good 15-20lbs this winter

It's still a little heavy for him, but we fired a few with the .22 today. He didn't seem to drink his sip of my beer but just kind of blew bubbles. He made a few sounds I didn't recognize, maybe Ojibway words I'm not familiar with?

 

 

Thanks everybody. My wife and me are super happy.

Hahaha awesome Chris, I like your sense of humour.

If your wondering, in my first post I called him little fisher.

Congrats again my friend!

Im just getting into smoking this year so ill be following closely.

Any idea on options for smoking small quantities? Are those rigs from CT decent?

Im gonna try it on sunday gerrit.

Sounds great!

Glad you liked the ribs too!(its also not my method but thats more for the kiddos)

Yep I back those VH sauces to Gerrit. Never tried it on a pork tenderloin though, def. Have to try that

Anyone remember the love guru?

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Hey alright! See you in 20 hours!

Sounds great! Bring about $600 in food for the day okay?

We'll have a good 20 minute chat that will take 10 hours to complete???

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

FOR YOU...... Not me!!

You got youself a mii ojiig!!!

Or ojiigwag

Officer "you drinking?"

Me "you buying?"

We laughed & laughed

I need bail money

Hahahahhaha

My burgers lol. I made 4 of these.

 

I've never had one of these before. I guess my reason for posting this is because we have important training to do and I'm wondering how soon that can start.

 

There's a lot to learn like

-how to have a sip of your beer while standing in a kayak

-how to lip a pike

-how to curse in Ojibway

-how to fire, reload, and fire again while dropping out of a tree

-how to slowly emerge from water with your eyes open and not blinking

 

Any input is appreciated.

I got your back on the ojibwe cursing.

Congrats Chris!!!! Your best catch ever!!!

Curry and a lil smoked paprika?

Doh! Forgot to refill the propane tank for tonight.

Guess im broiling some bison burgers?

Did you smile at them lew?