Haven't barbequed in years. Previously used gas. Now I got

[Olustee bus]

A small Kamado style grill. I don't think it is an actual Kamado grill as it is not ceramic. It is kinda like the design with a small area for charcoal with easy to use dampers on the bottom and top. I don't know what I will cook first and would appreciated your opinion.

I do want to smoke something first. I am considering the following:

Smoke a whole chicken

pieces of chicken

just wings

a slab of ribs

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

What is a good way to monitor heat?

I suppose I should use soaked chunks of wood as opposed to chips.

Looks forward to try this week.

 

[markdtn]

Whole chicken or pulled pork are somewhat forgiving, but I do not find ribs to be IMHO.

 

[Stingerhook]

Thighs

 

[blackdogbbq21]

Pulled pork is a good choice for a first long cook.

 

[nsbbqguy]

I’d start with chicken first, part or whole to get use to the cooker. Then go from there……. Options are endless

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

Don't soak your wood.

Learn to control temps on your particular grill.

Then start with a fatty or something that won't matter much if it goes wrong.

 

[Drunk Monkey]

Pork Shoulder, easiest cut to make edible.

 

[Moose]

Any chance you can ID or post a pic of your cooker so we can see what you're cooking on?

 

[Itsdone]

Whole chicken or pulled pork are somewhat forgiving, but I do not find ribs to be IMHO.

Ribs are my kryptonite. Truth be told, i have better results smoking for a hour then finish in my pressure cooker for 30 min, glaze then in the oven's air fryer setting for 5 min. I look at it as a cheat code, great results in less then 2 hours.

 

[PUNKem733]

5-7 pound pork shoulder. Too easy and delicious.

 

[cholloway]

I always thought a fatty was supposed to be any 1st cook (or canned biscuits). :roll:

 

[Olustee bus]

Any chance you can ID or post a pic of your cooker so we can see what you're cooking on?

Char-Griller 6659 AKORN Jr. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill

 

[Olustee bus]

Thanks for the great suggestions. I was going to get some Baby backs but now maybe I will either go with Chicken thighs. After that, I will go with pork shoulder or butt and then ribs.