Enhancing food with wood smoke flavor

I know that pellet smokers get a bad rap, but I couldn't pass up this deal. The man who sold it was gifted a brand new smoker by a customer so he wanted to sell this one. It's so solidly built and he took such good care of it that it's in amazing shape. We tested it tonight to get a feel for how it works, and I'm making a brisket tomorrow. He also threw in the cover and some extra equipment.

Anyone have experiences with this brand?

I was just gifted a used Z-grills smoker recently that I have yet to use, and besides what I can learn from the manual and youtube, I was wondering if there's advice or personal knowledge you can share. TIA!!

I have cooked probably 10 briskets before. I usually bUy choice brisket as I never wanna spend the money on the prime. Also the choice brisket are always on sale near me. My point is always good . It feels like butter when you go through it and is perfect. But the lean is always dry. Dry enough where I feel it needs bbq sauce which I usually don't like to do. Idk if I'm cooking it wrong or it's just not possible to make a choice leans non BBQ sauce proof

Hello smoke folk! I'm wondering if anyone has ever smoked a whole duck. Does anyone have good advice, recipe? I would very much appreciate anything y'all can offer

Hello Everyone,

as the title suggests, I'm having a big ol' BBQ in the next month or so. I want to have a damn near royal feast for the event and this is what I have so far for the menu:

• Japanese-inspired Smoked Salmon: Paired with a nice crackers-and-cheese board.
• Pork Belly Burt ends: Skewered with pineapple and pears. (Ty costco for the belly on sale)
• Chicken Quarters: classic dry rub, finishing with a broil in the oven
• Pesto flatbread made in my Ooni Oven, along with other a la cart pizza
• Guests are bringing sides (Midwestern specialty "salads", Veggie trays, desserts etc.) and drinks

Questions:

1. I do have several vegan/veggie friends who I want to enjoy the BBQ Expirence^TM and not just eat a veggie tray all night. I have the pizza oven as a "main course" option, but I'd really like to know if there are any particularly good grilled veggies, smoked hummus, or something I can add for variety.

2. The folks bringing the sides, is there anything I should push for them to bring that would go well? Drinks (adult or otherwise), or a good side?

3. Anyone who has hosted a big BBQ, any past wisdom to share?

I want to cook a pork shoulder at house A and drive with it to house B 3 hours away. Can I rest it in a cooler that long? Or does anyone have experience doing it another way?

I could load up all my stuff and smoke it at house B. But that would be a lot of extra packing planning and effort.

Thank you all. I love this subreddit.

Hey hey! 🤠

I’m doing my first ever ribs (my partner usually does all the BBQ/grilling/smoking) and I have absolutely zero reference point as to what a good side dish would be. Usually I just do a Mediterranean salad with some corn or something, but this time I’m stumped.

Do I grill some veg? Make a coleslaw? What’s an elevated side dish to bring my BBQ smoked ribs up to a new level? What do YOU serve with smoked anything? 🥲

Thanks in advance!!

Cooking up a brisket for the moms on Sunday. What’s your favorite sides? I love making homemade Mac or potato salad, but looking for something on the lighter side.