New smoker!

After Rav's post about his Masterbuilt smoker, I became intrigued.  I threw the 30 inch one on my Amazon wish list and, lo and behold it showed up today for my B-day.  I would have requested the 40" but I could not find it locally and, to be honest, I am not a good enough fisherman to even fill the 30 incher. 

Luckily, Pelagic Paddler put his recipe up on his web site and Coosbayyakker was kind enough to pass along some secrets, but if anyone else here has some awesome smoker recipes, I will gladly try them out. Oh, and they do not necessarily have to be for fish.

Looks like next year I will have to get out and shoot a few things as well.

Nice, now we just need to catch some fish. 

Nice, now we just need to catch some fish. 

I still have some trout and a bit of salmon vacuum packed I may test it out on.  But, you are absolutely right.  Maybe I will get lucky and get a sturgeon in a couple of weeks.

Nice score Craig. Don't forget to do some ribs and pulled pork. Also, rib roast (prime rib) is amazing. Have fun!

Nice score Craig. Don't forget to do some ribs and pulled pork. Also, rib roast (prime rib) is amazing. Have fun!

Mmmmm...prime rib.  I used to make that in a smoker when I worked at a custom meet processing plant.  It was yummy!

Nice score!! I love mine. Recently did a brisket while only going out to add wood now and again. Monitored/adjusted everything by remote from the couch. I love that damn thing!!

Cool score Craig.  Happy Birthday!!!

I forgot to mention that a really nice accessory is a remote digital meat thermometer. It is a nice way to keep track of temp without opening the smoker.

  Craig,
  Happy birthday and congradulations on the new smoker.Try this recipe ..its one of the best I've ever made up..

 
   Start with some nice fillets (salmon or steelhead) and pat them dry.Layed out in a pan--get some Capt.Morgan's Spiced Rum, and spritz or sprinkle on fillets.Then sprinkle liberally with Tony Cachre's Cajun seasoning.Grind some peppercorn medley -course pepper next.I'll put some Cajun seasoning on next.And finally ,add some white pepper on top--but be careful with the white pepper--it will put a serious bite to your fish.
   Place in smoker using apple chips (for best results) and fire up the smoker until done.About midway though the smoke I'll often spritz some more Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum on the whole batch to reinforce the extra "kick".Finish smoking until done-pull it all out and enjoy.
  This simple -yet effective-recipe will turn out some excellent eating fish.No need to marinate,soak,or do any other elaborate preperations.Just do it and enjoy.You can make a smoked salmon dip with this treat that will have your friends coming back for more during your New Years Eve party.It's also pretty good with Ritz crackers the next day while you're watching football and drinking your favorite beer.Expirement with the basic recipe and see what you can come up with.You'll be amazed at what the rum adds to the taste.

  Craig,
  Happy birthday and congradulations on the new smoker.Try this recipe ..its one of the best I've ever made up..

 
   Start with some nice fillets (salmon or steelhead) and pat them dry.Layed out in a pan--get some Capt.Morgan's Spiced Rum, and spritz or sprinkle on fillets.Then sprinkle liberally with Tony Cachre's Cajun seasoning.Grind some peppercorn medley -course pepper next.I'll put some Cajun seasoning on next.And finally ,add some white pepper on top--but be careful with the white pepper--it will put a serious bite to your fish.
   Place in smoker using apple chips (for best results) and fire up the smoker until done.About midway though the smoke I'll often spritz some more Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum on the whole batch to reinforce the extra "kick".Finish smoking until done-pull it all out and enjoy.
  This simple -yet effective-recipe will turn out some excellent eating fish.No need to marinate,soak,or do any other elaborate preperations.Just do it and enjoy.You can make a smoked salmon dip with this treat that will have your friends coming back for more during your New Years Eve party.It's also pretty good with Ritz crackers the next day while you're watching football and drinking your favorite beer.Expirement with the basic recipe and see what you can come up with.You'll be amazed at what the rum adds to the taste.

Looks like I need to get a digital remote thermometer and some Captain Morgan tomorrow.

Thermometer is good for whole chickens, beef and pork. I am not sure it is important for fish. I am not really a fish eater - except for sushi.

Thermometer is good for whole chickens, beef and pork. I am not sure it is important for fish. I am not really a fish eater - except for sushi.

Yeah, you really don't need a thermometer for sushi.   I may do a turkey soon so the thermometer will be a necessity.

Make sure you line the bottom with foil before it gets greasy. Especially if you smoke chicken!