Originally Posted by
Rocker Ute
While I am a big fan of smoking and also a proponent for grilling everything slow and low, using a smoker as a grill I don't think is a good idea. There are certain things that you need better control of the heat quick that means you need a grill. For example I'll often turn my grill up high with a steak or a burger to sear the outside to keep the juices in and then I turn it way down and slow cook it the rest of the way. That is hard to do with a smoker.
Also, as noted, smokers tend to smoke, particularly if you've done it right. It should be giving off a constant white smoke that will likely not offend your neighbors but get them coming over to mooch some food. That is what I experience at least.
Right now I have a turkey breast that I brined for 24 hour previously in a concoction of kosher salt, distilled water, crushed garlic, ground pepper, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Rinse it off, glaze in olive oil and let smoke all day.
Look, I'm talking about what I'm going to eat today... what is this Facebook?