Just got my first smoker

[MileHighGrowler]

(03-02-2022, 03:21 PM)michaelsean Wrote: I don't think that's the case with most pellet smokers.  At least that's the opinion I hear from people who are used to offset smokers.  There are people who want to smoke everything under the sun.  I personally smoke three things.  Brisket, ribs and pork butt.  I'll probably try wings sometime, and I did do a whole chicken once that was pretty good, but those are the main three that interest me, and that I am interested in improving on.  

The pellet smoker is so convenient, those I know who have them smoke literally everything.  Water for ice in cocktails, appetizers, every entre from soup/chili to meat to veggies to casseroles, desserts... I love smoked meat, but then I want to balance it with other flavors, so my sides are never smoked.  And smoked meat is so versatile.  Because it's not just about eating the meat straight, although that's great.  It's taking the beef ribs I smoked a few weeks ago and eating some for dinner and then using the rest to make enchiladas and breakfast tacos.  The smoke adds depth.  I'll also smoke an appetizer or side, but then not the main course.  I want it all to balance. 

But I'd also second Sled and say it's probably not being smoked correctly if it all tastes the same and is overwhelming.  Smoking isn't about slapping you in the face, feeling like you ate a campfire.  It should be an added dimension of flavor.