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[Aquaman]

Hello from Nebraska. We don't cook as well as Texans here, but we're willing to learn.

I have an electric smoker made by a company called Cookshack and it's made in some place called Oklahoma.

I'm not very creative using it. I put a few chips of applewood in the little metal box, then I either put pork chops with salt or fish covered with lemon pepper on the grates and let 'er fly. The food always comes out pretty good (if I don't leave it in too long) but I can't help but think I'm missing the boat by not trying something better.

Does anybody have an idea of a relatively simple and inexpensive use to sample something different? Perhaps a beef or chicken recipe?

Thanks in advance.

[DATsBBQ]

Welcome Aquaman. I'm sure you'll get a lot of information forthcoming.

[Bill]

I almost bought a Cookshack but nded up getting a WSM. The one thing I didn't like about the CS was that the grates were only 14" square. I know a lot of people that love them though. In fact, I just acquired a Sausagemaker E'Lectric smoke house I intend on using strictly for sausage.

Welcome to the board.

[Aquaman]

I've tried sausage too. Just put them on the grates and leave them for about six hours on a fairly low temp. I'm really popular with my neighbors when I make sausages because I make more than I can eat.

[SteerCrazy]

Welcome Aquaman, this board has all representations of good Q. Kansas, Colorado, Texas, etc.....lots o good info around here, sit back, relax and enjoy!

[Dallas]

We got more Buckeys than anything else especially if you use a weighted average of post counts!

[SteerCrazy]

We got more Buckeys than anything else especially if you use a weighted average of post counts!

Unfortunately, so far, Buckeye post's have been just as good as their Bowl play last monday.......

[Aquaman]

I'm redirecting the thread to "Smokers" category. Thanks for the welcome. See you there!

[Big Mike]

Hey aquaman, welcome aboard. I used to live in Lincoln back in the mid 80s. I was a manager for Godfathers Pizza there.

[Dallas]

Well that explains all those great looking pizzas you turn out on your Stumps!

[Dallas]

Welcome Aquaman! I was at Cookshack last month for a Fast Eddy class.
They make a very good product and have great customer service. I think you'll be happy with your smoker. Sounds like you need some recipes. Here is a link to a couple of great books:

Peace, Love, & Barbecue

http://www.amazon.com/Peace-Love-Barbec ... F8&s=books

BBQ USA

http://www.amazon.com/BBQ-USA-Recipes-A ... F8&s=books

Paul Kirk's Championship BBQ

http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Kirks-Champi ... F8&s=books

That ought to keep you busy for a while. Good reading too!

[HOF]

Hello from Nebraska. We don't cook as well as Texans here, but we're willing to learn.

I have an electric smoker made by a company called Cookshack and it's made in some place called Oklahoma.

I'm not very creative using it. I put a few chips of applewood in the little metal box, then I either put pork chops with salt or fish covered with lemon pepper on the grates and let 'er fly. The food always comes out pretty good (if I don't leave it in too long) but I can't help but think I'm missing the boat by not trying something better.

Does anybody have an idea of a relatively simple and inexpensive use to sample something different? Perhaps a beef or chicken recipe?

I would agree with the comment about bbq being better in Texas. However, run up to Fremont to the the Fremont meat market and grab a case of bacon wrapped fillets. They'll melt in your mouth. Nothing beats that corn fed beef up in your area. Welcome.
Thanks in advance.

[Aquaman]

Thanks again for the welcomes. I've switched this thread over to the "smokers" area, and I'd like to know if someone has a simple recipe for some tasty chicken breasts, preferably something that will keep them tender.