Anyone own a Brinkmann smoker

cricky101 · 04-09-2010, 08:51 PM

Ran some charcoal through the Brinkmann I picked up last night to see how it handled and to get rid of any oil or whatnot from the manufacturing.

The only mod I did was put another grate in the bottom to raise the charcoal slightly. It tended to run pretty hot - 300* - for much of the first couple hours. I may look at something to limit the air flow in the bottom intake.

Toward the end I threw on a mesquite chunk and some jalapenos stuffed with a cream cheese/cheddar mixture wrapped in bacon.

I think these alone are worth the cost of the smoker.

Might try some chicken while I'm working in the yard tomorrow.

04-09-2010, 08:51 PM	#21
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone own a Brinkmann smoker Ran some charcoal through the Brinkmann I picked up last night to see how it handled and to get rid of any oil or whatnot from the manufacturing. The only mod I did was put another grate in the bottom to raise the charcoal slightly. It tended to run pretty hot - 300* - for much of the first couple hours. I may look at something to limit the air flow in the bottom intake. Toward the end I threw on a mesquite chunk and some jalapenos stuffed with a cream cheese/cheddar mixture wrapped in bacon. I think these alone are worth the cost of the smoker. Might try some chicken while I'm working in the yard tomorrow. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire