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Pro Series Model 1500  

Operating Manual 

Summary of Contents for 1500 Pro Series

Page 1: ...Pro Series Model 1500 Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...25 Copyright 2008 SmokinTex LLC Customer Service 888 922 1511 Fax 214 291 5932 Website www smokintex com 2008 SmokinTex LLC All rights reserved This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission from SmokinTex LLC Plano Texas ...

Page 3: ... wood and food shut the door and set the temperature No attention needed while smoking cooking Thermostat for even temperature control Low slow and even temperature is gentle to food Smokes beef pork poultry fish seafood lamb sausage game vegetables etc Makes great jerky Cold smoke with optional cold smoke plate Great for cheese pasta Salmon etc Specifications Capacity 80 lbs Heavy Cuts Per Load R...

Page 4: ...h quality food products don t buy outdated meat 3 Follow the time and temperatures of the recipe Important Safeguards To avoid electrical shock do not immerse cord plugs or any part of unit in water or other liquid Do not leave hot oven unattended with door open Unplug when not in use and before cleaning To disconnect turn any controls to OFF Remove plug from outlet Allow to cool before putting on...

Page 5: ...ve the cardboard protector around the thermostat probe Place 8 ounces of wood in the wood box on the left side and close and latch the smoker door below shows a wood box with 8 ounces of hickory Never place more than 8 ounces of wood in the smoker Too much wood will cause the food to have a bitter taste DO NOT use the smoker without the wood boxes in the proper position The wood box lids must be c...

Page 6: ...ere are 2 lights 1 Power on light 2 Heating Element on light The power on light tells you there is power to the smoker The heating element on switch tells you there is power to the heating element this light will go on and off during the smok ing cooking cycle as the thermostat turns on and off the power to the heating element or ele ments depending if you are using 1 or both elements Controls Cen...

Page 7: ...k and sides of the oven walls When the smoker is loaded close and lock the door Select 700 or 1400 watts Turn the tem perature control knob to the desired temperature Heat up will take from 20 to 60 minutes depend ing on the load and the starting temperature of the food you re cooking Do not preheat the smoker As long as you use the time and temperature recommended in any recipe you can use that r...

Page 8: ...lder s delicate sweet flavor enriches all fish seafood and meats Apple Slightly sweet fruity smoke that s mild enough for chicken or turkey Great with all pork Cherry Cherry produces a similar taste to apple it produces a very mild and fruity flavor Great with chicken turkey and fish or flavoring ham Hickory In the southern barbecue belt a lot of folks think this is the only wood to use For everyt...

Page 9: ...beneath the first five ribs behind the fore shank Fresh brisket is an inexpensive boneless cut that requires long slow cooking to break down the col lagen in the connective muscle tissues to achieve tenderness In Texas the whole brisket is known as Texas BBQ In other parts of the country the long piece is cut in half for marketing You ll find it sold as a flat cut or a point cut The flat cut is le...

Page 10: ...s ready After the brisket has cooled down a little it s time to clean it In Texas most of the BBQ joints clean the brisket of all the fat The brisket is in two pieces separated by a layer of fat Lay the meat down fat side up Position your index finger on the flat part of the brisket now move your finger under the fat layer and towards the back of the brisket You will be able to feel where the two ...

Page 11: ...lk butter sour cream and one egg Seasoning added was a pinch of white pepper a pinch of nutmeg and fresh ground pepper and salt to taste Top with bacon crumbles You can hold this in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven later at 350 F for 40 minutes This recipe is great for making in the morning and serving to company in the evening Smoked Pork Ribs with Honey Marinade 1 clove garlic 1 2 cup fre...

Page 12: ...you will get over 17 000 web site pages with rib rubs In some parts of the country ribs are BBQ This is true in Kansas City So after you smoke your first several batches of ribs come up with your own way of doing them and let us know Below we vacuum packed the ribs with Tony Chachere s Butter Jalapeno Marinade and held overnight Great Select good quality meat Get to know your butcher Remove the si...

Page 13: ...e or hickory wood Wrap in foil and finish in your oven at 300 F for 2 1 2 hours When it falls apart it s ready Pull or chop pork mixing in the vinegar sauce Stack on a bun and top with the coleslaw Add your favorite mustard or BBQ sauce or just a little Tabasco Vinegar Sauce 1 Cup white vinegar 1 Cup cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper Dash of hot sauce Tidewater Coleslaw 1 1 2 cups mayo...

Page 14: ...25 If you choose a frozen turkey it should be thoroughly thawed before you be gin Important Points Food safety is of primary concern when smoking turkey Turkey breasts drumsticks wings and whole turkeys are all suited for smoking although for safety s sake stick with whole turkeys that weigh 18 pounds or less Thawing from the ExpertsTurkey thawing hints from the National Turkey Federation Turkeys ...

Page 15: ...rkey you should not use any salt in the dry seasoning mixture or your turkey will taste far too salty to eat Unfortunately stuffing a smoked turkey is not recommended If you ve got your heart set on stuffing you can make it separately in the oven You Can t Rush a Good Thing Although smoking a turkey is pretty easy it takes time With your smoker running at 225 F the turkey will need about 50 minute...

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