gordo2212 15 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I've had an electric smoker for years and in research always used low and slow at 225 to be my base for just about everything getting smoked. From doing research on the Akorn about how great it is as retaining heat I decided to try a rib smoke at 275 yesterday. I'll tell you all what, that's going to be my go to temp from now on. I had a great smoke ring and it was tender and juicy. I did 275 for about 2 hours with 2 chunks of hickory, then wrapped in butcher paper for about an hour and then 40 minutes without butcher paper. Came out I think the best ribs I have done. I'm looking forward to trying this temp with a brisket to see what kind of smoke ring I get. Too bad it won't be until the fall since I'm leaving to sail on a boat for a few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gordo2212 15 Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am using a BBQ Guru to keep my temps FYI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasdev 412 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Welcome to the hot and fast club, even if it the low end of the range. I'm doing briskets at 350 and love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
len440 451 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 As long as the finish product tastes good the cooking temp doesn't really matter. Good luck and anchors away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fbov 336 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 8:55 PM, gordo2212 said: ... I decided to try a rib smoke at 275 yesterday ... That's the ideal temp for ribs in my book, and about the lowest I could consistently run my Akorn. That makes them a great match. Enjoy! Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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