I bought an ECB at Walmart a few weeks ago. I'd done a lot of grilling, never smoked anything and wanted to try it. I had a rack of beef ribs and a venison roast thawed to try. I got the smoker heated up and pan full of water. I placed the roast on the bottom rack and the ribs on the top. Hickory chips in the charcoal were smoking very well. Only thermometer I had was the one that came with it (warm/ideal/hot). Kept a close eye on the temp and kept it in "Ideal" the entire time. Smoked the meat about 5-5 1/2 hours.
It turned out terrible. The ribs were tough and the outside of them was like biting thru a rubber membrane. The roast was a little better (the inside anyway). Had a good smokey flavor but the outside again was tough and not good.
I have a thing about just diving in when I want to try something. But where'd I go wrong? Please keep your response under 100 bullet points please.:-)
thanks
It turned out terrible. The ribs were tough and the outside of them was like biting thru a rubber membrane. The roast was a little better (the inside anyway). Had a good smokey flavor but the outside again was tough and not good.
I have a thing about just diving in when I want to try something. But where'd I go wrong? Please keep your response under 100 bullet points please.:-)
thanks