Sassafrass anyone?

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Hello all. Recently got a WSM because of this board, my Brinkman, well, sucked. Anyways, had great luck with Turkey day in nov., can't say enough great things about the apple-brining recipe. Any-hoo, two questions. First, I installed a thermometer in the lid as per mods page, used a ? from amazon, but I can't seem to get cooking temps up. Double checked with my Fluke digital thermometer through lid vent at grate level, over-temp! So, junk thermometer in lid, or am I just trying to BBQ in the wrong season (Upstate NY)?

2nd question- I have some sassafrass lumber that I was thinking of trying a chunk of for smoking, has anyone used it before? I know that some people really like the tea from the leaves, but it is a very strong and distinct smell/flavor. So, if you have used it, on what? And if not, any suggestions to try it out on? Thanks for all the great help from this board as a lurker BTW!
 
I have used some sassafrass to smoke pork ribs. I only used 1/3 cup of pellets "I think next time I will use more". The people I got the pellets from said sassafrass is mild, good with beef ,pork and poultry.


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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by UPL:
First, I installed a thermometer in the lid as per mods page, used a ? from amazon, but I can't seem to get cooking temps up. Double checked with my Fluke digital thermometer through lid vent at grate level, over-temp! So, junk thermometer in lid, or am I just trying to BBQ in the wrong season (Upstate NY)? BTW! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Yo man and welcome to the board. First off check the rules of engagement? Chris wants first name , last name. Makes for a happier fraternity.

Back to your question. Did you have a wind block up? It was windy even down state. Wind is enemy #1. Second. Did you calibrate your therm.? put in boiling water. If it doesn't say 212 either something's wrong or you're on a different planet?

Let us know man. We'll get your pit tuned.

Oh and BTW, loved the sasafrass brisket I did about a month ago.
 
Actually, you make tea from the roots! Used to do it all the time as a kid. Supposedly carcinogenic, but there you go.
 
Thanks everyone for the replies. I guess first off, Carlton W. here. Rob, yes I have a wind block, unfortunatly I also live in a field and the wind block isn't enough sometimes, so I have been smoking in the garage, door open of course. I have not calibrated the therm. I will give it a try in boiling water as suggested, but if its off, what them. I don't believe it is adjustable. Out of curiosity, what are people using in their lids? I dug up my order with Amazon and found the thermometer here:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000CGEUN/qid=1108383620/sr=8-9/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i9_xgl86/102-8956654-9330553?v=glance&s=garden&n=507846

I am going to try some Sassafrass in a couple weeks, I'll let you know how it turns out.
Thanks again for all the help/comments.

Carlton
 
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I haven't tried sassafrass yet but a friend of mine has. Well one thing he said don't ever use it on fish. He said it was disgusting.
 
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