Bull What should I smoke first?

[Solarity]

Just ordered my RT-700 yesterday. I have been wanting a pellet style smoker/grill for years. I told my wife I wanted to order a smoker and she said "okay". She doesn't know the price, but says she is excited.

I retired my old Pot Smoker that I haven't used in years, due to multiple factors. I made a lot of pulled pork, brisket, turkey and beef clod in it. I look forward to the size, durability, and automation that the RT-700 offers. I also got the pellet kit as well.

I plan to mostly smoke on this. I do also have a Weber Genesis that I plan to use for grilling and searing.

Any suggestions on a first dish?

 

[jfrosty27]

Something your are familiar with that you did in the old pot smoker. That way you can compare and and contrast. And something forgiving to allow latitude with the new unit.

 

[Kamikazee494]

Burgers or chicken thighs…or both are easy. You can throw them on right after the burn in. Adjust temp to where you want it and go.

 

[Kamikazee494]

Something your are familiar with that you did in the old pot smoker. That way you can compare and and contrast. And something forgiving to allow latitude with the new unit.

What he said!

 

[fullhouse32]

 

[Kamikazee494]

Also, I have never used pots to smoke meat before. Kinda cool actually. But don’t expect the smoke flavor to be the same. I came from using a Weber kettle smoking I detect using briquettes and wood chunks. Makes for a really nice smoke flavor. Pellet grills definitely have a milder smoke flavor than using wood chunks. That said I have pretty much remedied that problem by adding a pellet tube to the grill surface. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[Kamikazee494]

Surprise your wife too. Find a dessert recipe you think she will like. I did meat church creme brûlée for my wife. One of her favorite desserts. She thanked me big time if you know what I mean

 

[Solarity]

Also, I have never used pots to smoke meat before. Kinda cool actually. But don’t expect the smoke flavor to be the same. I came from using a Weber kettle smoking I detect using briquettes and wood chunks. Makes for a really nice smoke flavor. Pellet grills definitely have a milder smoke flavor than using wood chunks. That said I have pretty much remedied that problem by adding a pellet tube to the grill surface. Just something to keep in mind.

Any suggestions on a pellet tube? I have a smoking box for wood chunks. I like a lot of smoke flavor.

 

[chadinsc]

pot smoker lol. that’s actually brilliant and i love it. i bet it works great like a big green egg. i really love to smoke steaks at 200 until they hit 110 internal and then remove them and turn grill to 500 or even better use your weber and sear until 135. the flavor is better than the best steakhouse

 

[jfrosty27]

pot smoker lol. that’s actually brilliant and i love it. i bet it works great like a big green egg. i really love to smoke steaks at 200 until they hit 110 internal and then remove them and turn grill to 500 or even better use your weber and sear until 135. the flavor is better than the best steakhouse

This.

 

[Kamikazee494]

Any suggestions on a pellet tube? I have a smoking box for wood chunks. I like a lot of smoke flavor.

I have one of the a-maze-n extendable ones. You can get them on Amazon. I also saw them at the local Wally World too.