Using artificial casing

I finally cooked my dogs yesterday... they came out REAL FINE! Biggest problem was regulating the heat in the Cookshack. (weather was cool in the 40s yesterday). I had to constantly monitor the low setting... and that those low temps the chips weren't burning so I had to use a blow torch to help the...

Thanks for the advice... I was just thinking...

I also have hickory chunks, but how much? I use about 4 Oz when I smoke brisket and shoulder.... but that's at a much higher temp and the chunks will burn and for a longer time, but at the lower temp they may not burn.

I will be smoking my first batch of hot dogs tomorrow and I have a few questions... and please let me know if I am correct... too! I am using a Cookshack Smokette smoker. 1) The dogs are stuffed into synthetic casing that has to be removed after cooking 2) I do not have sawdust, but do have hickory ...

Hello Everyone... I am glad to be associated with this wonderful and informative group of enthusiasts! I am looking for a recipe (or very close approximation) for either of the following brands of hot dogs. In New York, we have many styles, but I have not been able to find a recipe that matches the ...