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Modified Trashcan Or Hole in the Ground - Smoker Grills Explained!
Wed 13 May 2009 - 15:26
Modified Trashcan Or Hole in the Ground - Smoker Grills Explained!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tyler_Bond]Tyler Bond
The origins of smoker grills can be traced back to several thousand years ago, where food was cooked in clay heaters. The clay material would hold the heat and allow for a slow, even cooking of the food contained within. Smoking was also a common way of conserving meat and fish.
Get to know the smoker for you
Modern day smoker grills come in various shapes and sizes, that create a smoky housing, the temperature of which can be controlled, usually by way of vents. A smoker may be a small electric appliance or a huge tow-truck "pit" big enough to feed hundreds.
In order to create mouth watering barbecue food, smokers generally use wood, charcoal or pellets, but smoker grills running on electricity or gas are also common. The best fuel to use is hardwood such as hickory or oak. The main point is that the unit is able to contain a constant temperature of around 200 - 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Needless to say, a smoker should create both heat and smoke. You'll want a thermometer to control the heat and check the heat of the meat.
Smoking meat, rather than traditional grilling, adds flavour and keeps the meat tender. It can even make chewy, fatty cuts of meat like brisket into tender, juicy fat-free delicacies. Just think of smoked ribs! To get perfect results using a slow smoldering fire means that the cooking time is longer than the normal charcoal or gas grill. Smoking times range anywhere from 1 to 15 hours! That's a long time, but anybody who has ever eaten smoke barbecued food will tell you that time is not an issue.
While almost everybody is familiar with charcoal grills, smoker grills may be a cause of some confusion ...
What to buy and how much to pay?
Well a smoker grill can cost well over a couple of thousand dollars, or it can be a modified trashcan or even a hole dug in the ground
Still confused?
Horizontal water smokers seem to be a good choice for less expert users and they generally start at about $40 - $50 and go up to, and over, $200. Don't be confused by the low price, some wonderful food can be prepared in these smoker grills.
Horizontal offset smokers start at around $100 and go up to several hundreds. Then there is the 'pit'. A pit is similar to a trash can or barrel placed side ways with a second box or barrel underneath for building the fire. You'll only want one of these if you have a very large family, entertain a lot or just want to have a great time out on the deck cooking barbecue. This kind of smoker will start at around $400 - $500 and go up to the thousands. [http://outdoor-heaters.org/]Outdoor Patio Furniture, a blog which is dedicated to bring consumers reviews, tips, and comparisons of all different types of patio furniture, from [http://outdoor-heaters.org/outdoor-fire-pits-flaming-fun-for-your-next-party/]Outdoor Fire Pits, to Patio Umbrellas.
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