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My cookshack smoker model 350 won't fully cook anything in the right amount of time
The smoker used to cook my ribs perfect and they would come out fall off the bone tender after holding for 15 minutes. Also the brisket and pork loins won't be tender at all after cooking for 12 hrs at 225. The smoker did cook everything wonderfully on the preset settings but since I've started cleaning it ounce a week, it doesn't work the same at all. I do know that both elements are working though. Help!
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Smoke for 1 hour. Stir together the apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the barbecue sauce. Brush the ribs with the sauce every 30 to 45 minutes after the first hour. Cook the ribs in the smoker until the meat is no longer pink and begins to "shrink" back from the bones, 3 to 4 hours.
I have found that when using my electric smoker and cooking ribs or brisket I use the gadget that you can purchase that puts your food on end thereby exposing all the meat surface to smoke.The item I use I made myself but similar racks can be puchased. I would not use a pan at any time , if nothing else place directly on a rack.
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Cook the roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook the roast until your meat thermometer reads 110 degrees F. Estimate about 15 minutes of cooking time per pound of prime rib.22 Dec 2014
13 - 15 minutes per pound @ 300 - 325 degrees F, pull when meat is 125 F - 130 F (internal temp.) for rare to medium-rare. Err on the low side. Allow to rest; the meat will continue to cook while resting. For example, if you cook it to be medium-rare (130ish F), then pull it out of the oven, and let it rest, it will end up being medium to medium-well (140 - 145 F) once cut. So be aware.
Bone-in, bone-out it doesn't really matter, because the bone is not in the center of the meat. It's best to let the prime warm at room temp for a period of time, before cooking. An hour or so from the refrigerator (not frozen).
Some people like to place the prime into a hot (425 F) oven or grill/smoker for 10 -15 minutes, then turn down to roasting temp. This is done to sear the outside, which will give it a crispy/seared outside. This doesn't "lock in" flavor, juices or anything else, it is more of a visual and texture thing. If you do this, the cooking time will be reduced, because the oven/grill will have to come down in temp over a period of time while the meat is cooking. I don't recommend doing this with prime rib. It ends up being overcooked and tough, due to the fast then slow roasting of the meat.
What you want to keep in mind is: roast the meat low and slow. Check the internal temp, with a meat thermometer, early to avoid overcooking. Don't forget the internal temp of the meat will rise after taking it out of the oven. Let it rest for 10 - 15 minutes before slicing the meat.
Depends on how many pounds you're smoking, as well as are they pork or beef? Country style or Baby Back? And how much smokey flavor to you want?
Baby Back Pork Ribs require the least amount of time, as they don't have as much beat on the bones as Country Style Beef ribs Never-the-less, my own personal theory of smoking meats is "Low and Slow." "Low" meaning no more than 225 to 250 degrees. "Slow" meaning at least 2 to 3 hours for Pork Baby Back Ribs. 4 to 6 hours for Beef Country Style Ribs.
The first 30 minutes to an hour time the crucial for smoking. That's when the fibers or the meat are most open and will absorb the most smoke. After that, you're basically slow cooking for tenderness.
Always wait until the last 30 minues to brush or mop on any BBQ sauce.
Seasoning the ribs prior to smoking is very important. Whether you use a dry or wet rub. The choice is yours. Once the rub is applied, warp it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Over night is better. Take the ribs out of the frig, unwrap them and allow them to come to room temperature before placing on the smoker. That way, the meat fibers will open some.
Once on the smoker, DON'T PEEK! Every time you open the lid, you loose smoke and heat. You want to try to maintain that 225 - 250 degrees without loosing it and having to bring the smoker back up to temperature.
Once you remove the ribs or any kind of meat, for that matter, let it rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting it. That way, you won't loose all those delicious juices.
The weekend is not that far off, so start planning now and enjoy the fruits of your labors, this weekend.
Hope this helps to get you started. Please let me know how they truned out. Or better yet, send me a sample to taste. :-)
Google "Smokering" and you will find a lot of forums dedicated to smoking food. It is an art in itself but many of these forums are helpful in learning.
The answer to your question is basically put as many racks of ribs that fit without touching and as long as the temperature is maintained they will all cook at the same time. I typically smoke my ribs at 225 for 4-5 hours.
Try running an extension cord from inside the house and running it for 2 hours. Then it should work on outside grounded outlets in garage and such. The elements get moisture when new and this drys them out.
fill it almost half way spread it evenly and make sure the coal is fully fired before you but any meat in. If charcoal still burning not fully fire and red do not put any meat in the grill. Cooking will depend on what you cooked and quantity of meat. The more the meat the longer it will take. My suggestion is to keep your eyes on what your cooking and if need to pull the meat out and test it if needs to. By testing the meat here and there paying attention with hands on will give you and idea how your grill works. everyone cook or smoke differently, some like it juicy and other like it juicy/dry or fully cooked. Buying a grill is like having a new girlfriend, you have to get the feel to know that person. Smoking will take a bit longer than standard grilling. Hope that help some..enjoy!
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