What should I smoke today?

Table of Contents:

1. What should I smoke today?
2. What should I smoke first in my smoker?
3. How do you keep meat tender in a smoker?
4. What should the smoke look like when smoking meat?
5. Why is smoker not getting hot enough?

What should I smoke today?

Exceptional Smoker Recipes

• Chicken Wings. I read something there that already has me thinking. ...
• Brisket. I think this one is neat because you cook it using two different methods. ...
• Applewood Smoked Turkey. ...
• Meatloaf Smoker Recipes. ...
• Smoked Pork Butt. ...
• Whole Chicken. ...
• Smoked Salmon. ...
• Pork Belly Burnt Ends.

What should I smoke first in my smoker?

The best meats to smoke as a beginner

1. Boston Butt (Pulled Pork) If you're new to meat smoking, this is what we recommend starting with first. ...
2. Whole Chicken. ...
3. Beef Brisket. ...
4. Pork Ribs. ...
5. Lamb Shank. ...
6. Beef Cheeks. ...
7. Tomahawk Steak. ...
8. We're all about low and slow.

How do you keep meat tender in a smoker?

6 Tips to Make Your Smoked Meat More Tender

1. #1) Choose a Fatty Cut of Meat. Certain cuts of meat are more tender than others. ...
2. #2) Marinate Before Smoking. Marinating your meat can also make it more tender. ...
3. #3) Keep the Heat Low. ...
4. #4) Don't Cut Into It. ...
5. #5) Use High-Quality Smoking Chunks. ...
6. #6) Keep Your Smoker Closed.

What should the smoke look like when smoking meat?

The first bit of smoke coming out of the exhaust will be dark gray, then it'll become white as the fire progresses, and eventually it will move to the desired blue-smoke stage. This is the smoke color you want to maintain throughout the cooking process.

Why is smoker not getting hot enough?

Feel like your smoker just isn't hot enough? First, ensure you still have enough charcoal in your fire box. If you've been running your smoker for several hours a gentle stir may be enough to get back up to temp. Sometimes you just need to add more fuel though.