got the hickory... the mrs gave me a stainless steel brinkman over the winter.. been reading about the modifications which make the smoker more efficient..

and thanks... she is by far the best catch of my life.. definitley a keeper..

I'm all about the smoker. Got a cheap one lasy year and it rules. I add a rub of cajun spices, pepper and some garlic powder. I slow cook on the smoker and add BBQ sauce after they're cooked. Anyone ever eat at a chain called Rudy's in Texas? The BEST barbecue ever!!! The serve the food on wax paper and ask you how much bread you want. Its sort of like a deli for BBQ, best ribs, brisket and pulled pork I ever had. i was in Austin and I ate there 3 nights in a row!!!

Guys, please dont do anymore threads on food. I'm at work right now and I'm about to eat my desk. As if the words weren't enough you have to post those awesome pics.

I like all your ideas; if you are one of the guys who don't grill in the winter ( I grill all year ) another way to do it is to take your ribs and put the sauce on them. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and then wrap them in foil. The plastic wrap won't melt because of the steam keeps it too moist. Slow cook them in the oven for about 2-3 hours. Delish, trust me this works and it is unbelievable!!

You mean there are guys out there who DON"T grill year round.....I think we need to setup a support group for them or something. :D

Grilling is easy - High Heat - Quick Cook.

Que-ing :: keeping a smoker at proper temp for 8-12 hours in NewEngland Winter takes at least a little effort :)

aww, shaddup, guys. all day long my mind is locked on food besides by girl, i propose that we have another S-B meat cook out on a beach where we can fish and feast like a pack of wolves.

And not to mention a lot of charcoal.......you probably use twice as much to do the same amount of BBQ'ing

i grill year round i clear my grill out from the snow before my driveway.. (see where my priorities are), my wife gave me a brinkman smoker (stainless) for christmas, but have still not broken it in yet.. hope to sunday or monday.. does anyone use the thermometers that have dual probes for smoking? saw one on amazon and was hoping to find out more before i invested.. a friend of mine smokes all winter.. just wraps the smoker in a blanket or two.. and leaves a little gap so he can adjust the charcoal level and add more wood..

my brother has the basic brinkman and makes killer smoked onions.. waiting to get my first blue of the year so can smoke that.. i hear smoked blue is great

dual therm...
My last cook I used a dual with wireless receiver.
works like a charm!! bought it at Kitchen Etc.

used to put a tincan with water as ballast into the chamber and shove a meat probe through it.

next cool will be next week. I am oncall and will work from home a few days