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  1. chdolfnz

    Pheasant breasts

    Hello, A friend of mine shot some pheasants and gave me the breasts to smoke..does anyone have any suggestions on a good way to smoke them? I have a Green mountain pellet grill and was thinking maybe brining them and wrapping in bacon to help prevent drying out... Any good rub to use?..and...
  2. chdolfnz

    New Smoker!

    Hello all, It's been awhile since I've posted or even done much smoking..had some health issues and it turns out I need to have a left hip replacement...yeah, I'm only 44!!....But, I'm in constant pain and they told me my hip joint is bone-on-bone....nice!! Surgery is planned for end of May and...
  3. chdolfnz

    New Smoker!

    My x-mas gift from the Fam is going to be a new smoker (YES!)...I was thinking of getting the Masterbuilt Electric smokehouse...I know some people here have them and are pleased with them. I was just wondering how they do in cold weather..any problem holding temp? Also, is there any big...
  4. chdolfnz

    Where to poke the chicken...

    I am planning to smoke my first whole chicken tomorrow (5lb'er)...I am brining tonite, then onto the smoker in the am...I do have 2 questions 1) Where is the best place to put the temp. probe in the chicken to get the best accurate temp?...2) is it best to smoke it at a higher temp? (I think I...
  5. chdolfnz

    Prime Rib?

    I have prime rib (the kind you get from Kansa City Meats by mail), weighs about 3-4 lbs that I want to try to smoke...what is the best way to do it? Should I follow the rules for doing a pork shoulder? I want to slice down for some samiches...any info would be a great help!! Thanks chdolfnz
  6. chdolfnz

    Chicken legs?

    Hi all, I want to attempt to smoke some chicken legs (the kids love 'em)!. I bought this nifty chicken leg holder at Lowes the holds the legs upside down! Has anyone done legs before? What temp?, how long?...any info would help greatly. Thanks everyone! CHDOLFNZ
  7. chdolfnz

    Pulled pork question

    Hello all, I am planning my first pulled pork smoke this weekend for the football games on Sat. as I posted a few days ago. Just have a couple of questions..1)If I smoke and pull the pork on Fri and put in refrig., will it still be ok to heat up in a crock pot on Sat..I am pressed for time to do...
  8. chdolfnz

    pulled pork question

    Hello, It's been awhile since I've posted...life is crazy..kids back in school..vacations are over...now it's time to get down to some serious smoking on these nice fall weekends! Right now I am doing some fresh sausage rings in the smoker..2 sweet italian, 1 Hot Italian..going to make sausage...
  9. chdolfnz

    First brisket question

    Hello all, Well. I'm going to try my first brisket this weekend (grub for the 1st Penn State football game!)..and I need advice or really an answer from all you "experienced" smokers!! I read about the process of rubbing the brisket with yellow mustard, then putting on a rub..if I do this...
  10. chdolfnz

    Turkey Legs

    Has anyone ever done smoked turkey legs? My kids love them and they are pretty cheap to buy. Any pointers would be appreciated...what temp?, how long?...what kind of wood chips?, etc. Thanks in advance..if I pull this off I'll really score some major points with the kids!!!
  11. chdolfnz

    First smoke!

    Well, I finally got to my first smoke today! After getting my Old Smokey ES put together and seasoned, I was ready to go. Then it rained for 3 straight days!!! What a bummer(we actually needed the rain, so I guess it was not to bad!). This morning I fired up the smoker and put 3 fattys on. I...
  12. chdolfnz

    New from PA

    Hello, My name is Curt and I am from Lancaster, PA..(aka..Amish Country!!) I am new to smoking..actually I do not have a smoker yet..I was thinking of going with the Old Smokey electric smoker..I prefer to be able to set it and forget it!! I don't have the time to "tend the fire"..I have 2...
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