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Dreaming about your new Lone Star Grillz smoker? Recently purchased yours and wondering how you can "wow" family members and friends with tender, juicy, flavorful smoked meat?
While our grills are designed to help you achieve incredible results, these tips will help you get the absolute best results out of your tools.
#1) Choose the Right Wood
Wood significantly impacts flavor!
- Mild woods like cherry and apple are perfect for poultry, pork, and fish.
- Medium woods like hickory and oak are great for beef and pork.
- Mesquite is the strongest wood offering the strongest flavor. Usually best with beef.
You can mix and match, but don't overdo it. A little bit of wood goes a long way.
#2) Keep Temperatures Consistent
Consistency is the key to tender, flavorful meat.
Your Lone Star Grill is designed with thick carbon steel walls to aid with this, but you also need how to learn how to manage your vents to control airflow and maintain a steady temperature.
By the same token, you should avoid opening the lid too frequently.
#3) Learn to Love the Rub
A good rub adds a flavorful bark to your meat and adds depth of flavor. Start with a simple base: salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then, layer on new flavors and spices. Don't be afraid to experiment!
Whatever spices you choose, apply the rub generously and allow it to sit on the meat for several hours. You can even try letting your rub marinate your meat overnight to maximize flavor penetration.
#4) Keep Meat Moist
Meat can dry out during long cooks. Spritzing it with apple cider vinegar, apple juice, or water every 45 to 60 minutes after the first few hours of smoking can enjoy that tender, juicy flavor.
#5) Let it Rest
It's crucial to let your meat rest! Wrap it loosely in foil or butcher paper and let it rest 3 minutes to 2 hours depending on the size of the cut. Believe it or not your meat is still cooking during this time as the internal temperature will rise slightly during rest. Meanwhile, the juices will redistribute throughout the meat.
Cut too soon, and all that juice floods out of your meat and onto your cutting service, which means your guests don't get them!
Keep on Smokin'!
Even imperfect smoked meat is absolutely wonderful most of the time. Your family and your guests will love the work you've put in to your first smoke… and they'll love it when you perfect and present your 50th.
Don't be afraid to experiment and find out what works best for you and your new Lone Star Grill! And if you haven't ordered yours yet, head over to our store and shop now. Your perfect smoking experience awaits!