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Testing the A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 03:18
by Devo
Ordered the A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER and it arrived today.
This is what was inside the box. One oak, one hickory, one maple and one cherry pellets all two lbs. bags. And of course the pellet smoker and a torch head.
So I got my Reveo all fired up with 3 lbs. of whole mussel eye of round and hi-mountain mesquite mix. First time using the reveo for this kind of jerky.
Got the pellet smoker burning. Don't know how much smoke that will give me but this is just a test ???
Ahh....read the instructions. Says fill one roll to get 3 hours of smoke
Out to my cold smoker and DBS we go
Pellets smoking real good in the cold smoker
Lots of smoke coming out of the top of the Bradley
Seven of eight hours from now hopefully the jerky will be done
I got to give this thing an A+. It burnt down to next to nothing in 3 1/2 hours. I think I like this thing and now have a choice of different flavors to choose from.
Sure dont get much out of three lbs of meat

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 05:08
by Brewoz
I bought A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER a few month ago. Defiantly A+ I buy pellets locally for $10.00 for a 20lb bag.
Apple
Hickory
Pecan
Maple
Oak
Alder
A flavor for everything one bag should last me along time and I smoke almost every weekend.

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 00:12
by crustyo44
Hi Brewoz,
The photo of your smoker has got me very interested. The big box on the side must have all the controls in it. Do you think the venturi smoker is sufficient for your needs.
I love all the slabs of bacon waiting to be smoked.
The reason I am asking is because I am in the process of converting/building a bread proofer to which I am going to fit a New Zealand stainless verturi style smoker. I am still thinking about controls though.
Regards,
Jan.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 01:33
by ssorllih
I was interested in this smoke generator for two reasons.
1st because it seems very efficient and 2nd because it seems to be just one rate of smoke generation. Often the recipe calls for light smoke and then heavy smoke and then sustained medium smoke.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 01:54
by uwanna61
Hey Ross
I made a post on this thing earlier, and have to say it is a neat idea, I really like the one I have. I would like to try the pellet smoker sometime.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 02:01
by uwanna61
Devo
Mail me some of that jerky

looks like good stuff! When I fill my A-maze-n smoker full with hickory saw dust, it will burn for about 6-7 hours.
Wally
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 02:04
by NorCal Kid
My A-maze-n smoker has been my go-to smoke generator for some time.
I use it quite a bit for cold-smoking cheeses, as well as long, cool smokes for sausages. Great for smoking just about anything. Pretty dern' reliable & steady smoke.
-Kevin
Here's a shot of it in action a while back when doing some bierwurst...

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 02:14
by uwanna61
Hey Kevin
Is there mustard seed in your bierwurst? I can see them gleaming like gold nuggets, bierwurst with mustard seed is one of my favorite salamis.
Did you use a homemade seasoning or package for the wurst?
Wally
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 02:16
by ssorllih
NorCal Kid wrote:My A-maze-n smoker has been my go-to smoke generator for some time.
I use it quite a bit for cold-smoking cheeses, as well as long, cool smokes for sausages. Great for smoking just about anything. Pretty dern' reliable & steady smoke.
-Kevin
Here's a shot of it in action a while back when doing some bierwurst...
Image
Where's the smoke?

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 02:43
by Brewoz
Crusty,
The venturi smoke generator on the side of my box is an ornament. I used it for a while,
but fond it to be the best creosote generator I could have built. Since I got a A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER I will never use the venturi again. I fill two rows and light both ends witch give me plenty of smoke for roughly 3 1/2 to 4 hrs smoke.

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 14:58
by NorCal Kid
uwanna61 wrote:Hey Kevin
Is there mustard seed in your bierwurst? I can see them gleaming like gold nuggets, bierwurst with mustard seed is one of my favorite salamis.
Did you use a homemade seasoning or package for the wurst?
Wally
Wally, There is mustard seed in this recipe, although its not so obvious in some of the 'glamour' shots I took. I used a recipe, not a mix.

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 15:00
by NorCal Kid
ssorllih wrote:Where's the smoke?

The price one pays for extended photo set up & leaving the smoker door open = a smokeless smoker shot.
Here's a shot for those needing to see some smoke....

Too much smoke
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 16:36
by Swallow
NorCal Kid wrote:ssorllih wrote:Where's the smoke?

The price one pays for extended photo set up & leaving the smoker door open = a smokeless smoker shot.
Here's a shot for those needing to see some smoke....
Image
Just a thought, but I'd open the damper on the firebox just a tad if I were you. I mean your smoker would be Great if you was smokin whales or somethin but as they are out of season, it's just way too much smoke IMO.
Swallow
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 02:59
by Chuckwagon
Naw, that's just what NorCal calls a "light smudge". He's using "damp tire" for fuel.
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 03:03
by ssorllih
Gets a unique taste sensation. Not for everybody.