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Review: Bradley 4 Rack Digital Smoker
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2017
- Bought this about 2 years ago on a Black Friday special from Cabela's so I could learn how to smoke meat. Thought I would add a review on it and share my thoughts.
You saved the day!! Your step by step visual instructions solved our misunderstanding of the written stuff. You rock!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
I'm a "professional" smoker with a catering/concessions business. I smoke an average of 25 briskets, 20 pork butts and 35 racks of ribs every week. I've been thinking about a Bradley for personal use, so thanks for the walk-through!
Also, no need to make excuses for the Weber kettle, it's one of the most versatile useful grills you can get. I consider mine indispensable!
I think they use corn starch or something like that for a binder, the hard part would be getting them pressed. Somebody around there has to have a press and a willingness to trade for ribs or brisket. :)
That sounds like fun but my natural inclination is to make something that's way overpowered and scares the neighbors just a little.
Hey man. Im trying to get into the catering business with barbecue. Im wondering what large scale smoker you use?
Thank you for walking through the turning on & pre-heat of this smoker. I'm a culinary student. And so far, we haven't covered smoking. But my practical exam is tomorrow. And I'm smoking with one these in class for my exam, and just learning how to use it all on my own. Is where I'm at. Thank you again.
Greatly appreciate an honest opinion. I too have been researching the different brands of smokers for over a month that are within my price range. By accident, I came across these Bradley's. Your assessment on the product pretty much has made up my mind. So many other brands such as the Pit Boss has A LOT of negative reviews. But the Bradley's have a LOT of 4-5 star reviews. Thanks for the video, I'm ordering mine this afternoon.
I gave it to my Son In Law and I now have a Rec Teq pellet smoker. Both do a pretty good job but the Rec Teq is a little more convenient. I did a review of that as well on my channel.
I hope Bradley gives you some sort of compensation for the fantastic video you did. I had been on the fence on which type of smoker to purchase. I had been looking at this Bradley one for a while, but now you've sold me on this product. I'm sure I'm not the only one either. Thanks again for honest & insightful video.
Unfortunately, nope, nothing from Bradley, but it's OK. I don't make these videos for money, just trying to help others out by sharing my thoughts and experiences.
I have this exact one. Problems I have seen in cold weather it will not keep its heat up. The plastic on the door hinges breaks. The racks are not large enough for a brisket. If you put too much meat in it you have a hard time holding the temp. Now having said all this it is easy!!! Makes great meat. I love it.
Thanks for the comment. I agree there are some challenges. I have never had an issue holding temp, even when it was very cold outside but I know some people have had that issue. I did have the crack on the plastic frame around the door. I agree on the shelf size, the biggest brisket I have done is 15lbs and that was crammed in there but it did shrink to fit when it cooked. However, it is just my wife and I so, I don't generally have to cook large amounts of meat. It works pretty good for us but if you need to do a lot of meat or really large cuts of meat, it can be challenging with the cabinet style smokers.
Just got one of these smokers. This is a great review/intro on how it operates
Thanks. Be sure to check out the brisket video. My pit master buddy showed me how to do it in the Bradley. It came out amazing. I'm actually going to try to repeat it myself starting later tonight for tomorrow's dinner.
Awesome review, after watching this i will be getting one. Thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for popping in and sharing your thoughts. I am sure you will enjoy it, I use mine all the time...just did ribs last weekend and smoked burgers the week before.
Great review I’m new to this and am great full you took the time to record your opinion
Thanks for watching. Glad you liked the video.
This video was awesome dude!
I just bought the same thing
This was very helpful
Thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words.
I just watched your beef brisket video
I need to try to make it!
(I went to look up beef brisket bradley smoker and yours came right up!)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, the Brisket is awesome in the bradley. If you have leftovers, use the brisket meat in Chili...I will never fix chili any other way now.
Just bought a used one and this was a great starter video. I'm looking forward to trying it out! Thanks for taking the time to make a good youtube video. cheers!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
the only problem I see with this , is that all the heat comes out of one spot . so all the food in the back gets over cooked. may have to keep rotating the food a round..
You're going to have heat variations on just about any smoker you use. I have a Peoria Custom Cooker smoker that runs right around $11,000 that has a hot spot near the firebox. It's all just part of managing your cook. :)
i have a new off the clearance display shelf, Bradley original 4 shelf smoker, the smoke generator works fine but the heating element has not worked at all
both new,( from cabelas) and the original elements check out fine and there is power to the back plug in, altho the unit i use to check for power is dimmer at the back connection than at the main power source
wondering if that white box inside the smoker unit may have a problem and if i can order a new one
thanks for any help
You can get replacement parts from Bradley. I had to replace the door seal and bottom trim piece recently. I just emailed them from their website. They can probably troubleshoot with you. If you just bought it, it may still be under warranty.
Does the machine move the bisquettes at its own pace based on the time you put in, or do you have to move them in when appropriate?
Yes, it automatically moves them onto the burn plate. Each puck burns for about 20 mins so you set the smoke time based upon how many pucks you load up with that 20min/puck burn rate.
I just picked one of these up at a local thrift store here in Memphis for 25 bucks.
To say I'm super stoked is an understatement.
I work at one of the bigger BBQ joints here in the city and have been wanting a smoker for home use for a while, but didn't have the extra funds to have a drum style built or afford one of the more practical auger style ones.
So when I found this at the thrift store in working condition I geeked out a little.
I was planning on taking a turkey to work and use the smoker there for Thanksgiving, but now that I was blessed by the BBQ Gods and had this bad boy dropped in my lap I think I'll be using my 25 buck Bradley Digital 4 rack to smoke my turkey day viddles.
Thanks for the video. It helped me understand a little more about this little guy.
Awesome. I still use mine all the time and love it. Thanks for stopping in...
I had a Traeger in WA state and just as was said...the auger will jam up when the pellets are left inside the hopper. Not only that simple cooking of steaks would take an hour plus and never make them like a good coal or gas grill. I will never own another Traeger. As for the Bradley, it is the original smoker and truly the best in the business.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
You dont have to cook on the ground. I have an old Bradley. Put it up on a fold up table, save your back and have a good work space.
Yep. We are getting ready to move and plan on building a table and cabinet once we get settled into the new house.
Do you notice a difference in temperature from the top rack to the bottom rack. For smoking meat sticks? For even cooking from top to bottom
I did a test early on when I got it but I don't recall the readings. There is some temp difference and I more frequently used the upper 2 racks. If I did multiple racks I would rotate them periodically during the smoke.
Really good review and honest to boot, thanks!
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Awesome review! Does the cover come with the smoker? I will be picking one up soon.
Thanks. No , we had to buy the cover separate. I had to replace it last year after it rotted from the sun. Found a cheap one on ebay that seems to be working well.
Does ot automatically advance the pucks every 20 minutes? Or how does that work
Yes, each puck lasts about 20 mins and then the next puck is pushed onto the burn plate and the old one pushed off into a pan of water.
I got a 4 rack Bradley they do not work in the cold .. in temperature's under 50 degrees .I cant get mine over 212 degrees. works great when the out side temp is over 70 though. great video...
yes. mine wont heat up past 220.unless its over 60 degrees. I tried it once at a -15 the disk pusher froze up lol
I have one and the problem i have is that it will display a E and it also beeps,,any idea of what the problem might be
Hmm, not seen that before. Sounds like some error code being thrown. Is there a beep count or pattern? I wonder if it's a sensor issue.
+Rough Riders Thanks for the really informative video. I have been researching these for a few days now. Have you had any issues with the door not having a latch? It seems most other models out there have a latching door to make sure it stays closed tightly during the cook.
Thanks for the comment Brian. Not that I have seen. It feels like there is a magnet or something that keeps it closed. I am in the middle of doing a brisket right now, smoking it overnight and door is completely sealed and smoke is only coming out the top.
Very good review. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to check out the Brisket smoke video. My Pit Master buddy stopped by and showed me how to smoke a brisket and it came out awesome.
Is there one size biscuit for all Bradley smokers?
I believe so...I think all the models use the same size biscuit.
Just received this unit for Christmas and your video was excellent. One question I have is how much do you leave the vent on top open?
Most of the time I have it about 1/2 open. Sometimes it depends on what the outside temp is because you can use the vent to dial in the heat. Be careful about closing it too much for too long a period because you can get an acidic taste in the meat if you trap too much moisture and smoke in the box and it drips back onto the meat.
FYI, I do have a couple of other DIY videos on smoking brisket, smoking ribs and smoking burgers. Going to add another soon on smoking almonds.
Oh. Knife to foil? OMG. VERY profesional :D :D :D
Thanks for the review! Where did you get the diffuser? I've searched but can not find one anywhere
Thanks for stopping by...I assume you are talking about the V shaped metal plate that acts like a diffuser and funnels drippings into the catch bowl. That came with the Bradley in the box.
@@RoughRidersTV Thanks. I bought one in Ontario but it doesn't have that tray -too bad - it looks like a good design. Thanks again for your videos!
Thanks for the review from marysville washington!!! Gonna pick one up for christmas.
Awesome. Enjoy it!
Do you find that the bisquettes put off any off flavor when they initially ignite?
Not that I have seen. It's a slow, smoldering burn so only the smoke flavor of the wood. However, I haven't really noticed a difference in different wood types on the food so I just may not be sensitive enough to notice any subtle flavor differences.
I will share your video. God bless
Thanks for watching.
Great video! Great information. Where did you get the rings to put the weight on the pucks?
and found them on amazon..haha
@@kevinyoungblut7675 Yep, that is where I got them.
Are u still using the smoker? If not how long did it last?
I'm not but I have it to my son in law. It's still working but he doesn't use it as much as I did.
Thanks for this video. Looking for a electric smoker. Have smokey mountain kettle 18 right now.
Joshua O'Sullivan you are very welcome. Thanks for stopping by
Tell me more about these rings you use as weights. Thank you
Just bought them on Amazon. They push the last couple of pucks onto the burn plate.
What were the rings called so I can search for them… thank you
What's the lowest temperature you can set on it?
Hmm, I don't remember how low the oven temp goes. I gave this to my son in law when I bought my RT700. I do remember doing more cold smoking with it and keeping the oven temp off and just using the pucks.
Great review!! Thanks so much!! :)
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Nicely done, thanks
Thanks for watching.
I think that you can compress these briquettes yourself. Although, if they are not much different in price from sawdust, then this is not so important.
Yes, I saw a video on it. I plan on trying it at some point, just need to find a source for the wood chips and then a binding agent.
@@RoughRidersTV I'm just looking at such a smokehouse. And it just stops that certain briquettes need to be used. So far, I have taken a simpler smoke generator. But I think to experiment a little.
@@vintagerazors Yes, that is the downside this this model. I do like it over pellets though. Once I figure out how to make my own for way less, it should be pretty good cost wise.
We can't turn on for 3 days. The support service doesn't help
Sounds like a controller board issue. Never had that problem with mine.
Do you think it would work well in low ambient temperatures (Canada)?
They are made in Canada...
I have used it when it was snowing without issue. However, I know some people have stated they had issues getting it to temp. In the 5 years I've had it, temps have never been a problem regardless of summer or winter weather in Washington State, here in Colorado or when I was living in Texas.
What are the rings called and where can they be purchased?
I found them on Amazon. Just look up Bradley Smoker spacer pucks and it should pull up several options.
We can get the biscuit in Canada.
Can this unit be transported on its side?
I don't see why not. With the control box removed, it's just an empty cabinet.
Very helpful video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped. I just smoked some babyback ribs in it today. Came out great as usual.
want to spoke some Moose ribs.Dry rub how low to smoke and ccok?
Never tried Moose Ribs. I think it would depend on the fat content, the amount of meat on the rib and the bone size. I would think 6 hours would be good but that is a complete guess.
Thanks for the video. I’ll be picking one up this week!
Nice review and video. Thanks.
You are welcome. Sorry for the delay in replying...YT never set the notification flag of your comment
I really can't decide between the 4 or 6 rack digital smoker!!
I think it depends on how many people you are typically cooking for. While it is just my wife and I here, we do have guests that routinely join us when we cook. I can comfortably smoke enough food to easily serve 10 people. For example, figure a rack of baby backs is 2.5 - 3 people (approx. 12-13 ribs/rack), I can cook 4 racks which is 48 ribs and can serve 8-10 people. I can get a 12-16 lb brisket (though that really pushes it) on a single shelf so if I mix brisket with ribs or chicken, I can easily feed 15+ people. I think if you routinely cook for 20+ people, I would go 6 rack. However, if your typical gathering is 10 people or so, 4 rack will probably cover you without issue.
@@RoughRidersTV I live with my brother and we would mainly be using it for us. However, im just toying with the idea of possibly using it for small commercial use in the future so might be worth dishing out the extra bucks for the 6 rack. I guess it all just depends on that. Thank you so much for your response and advice. Wow, feeding 10-15 with the 4 rack sounds impressive. I have been using a cheap offset smoker for the past few years that is falling apart. I constantly have to babysit it and find myself constantly firing up and adding coal to keep the temps steady (so much heat leakage). This looks like it will at least let me sit back for a bit and enjoy a drink while I let it do its thing!
@@donerkebab778 I'm not sure that this is one I would try to use for anything other than home use. Don't get me wrong, it's a great smoker and I love it and use it all the time, but don't know how it would work under daily use in a commercial setting. I would probably look at bigger units with more surface area. Rec Tec makes some great smokers but they are pricey. For example, any brisket over 11-12 lbs becomes quite tight in there...it's hard to find smaller biskets and I generally have to work around larger cuts it order to get it to fit. Furthermore, I don't know that the heating element would standup to daily use over a long period of time.
@@RoughRidersTV OK, interesting, thats some very valuable feedback, I seriously appreciate it. Think the 4 rack is probably something more for me. Do you know if the 4 rack has enough room to hang sausage such as homemade bologna?
@@donerkebab778 You can certainly hang some. The question becomes how long of a string you hang. If you removed all the wire shelves and tied a hook through the top vent, you could probably hang about an 18" string.
is it a hydro sucker?
Not at all as long as you know how to cook low and slow. Once I learned how to do a brisket, never had one come out dry.
Thanks for this video. It was well done.
Thanks so much for the comment. Glad you liked the video. Been thinking about doing some on smoking as well...though I am a novice on cooking stuff. I've got baby back rips down but last time I tried a brisket, I screwed it up. Need to learn more on cooking techniques for sure.
Rough Riders I would love to see more on smoking. We run a Facebook group called Kokanee Fishing BC but are new to smoking kokanee. Today was our first time doing it and your video helped. Thanks again
I just bought this thing. Put 6 chicken thighs in it. Its been well over an hour and the temp wont go over 200F. I let it warm up too. It seems really under powered surprised no one has said that...
Hmm, that is odd. I routinely cook rib at 230 without issue (even in winter here in Washington). I am getting ready to do a brisket starting tomorrow night at 240. I'm going to be recording the process for youtube. I will keep an eye on it and let you know if I have any issues at that temp.
Its summer over here and Im doing 2 ribs in it right now it wont go a degree over 200. I have a 14 gauge 10ft cord in a good socket with nothing else on it. Thinking about ordering a 750w heater but damn, I shouldn't have to. Don't have a multimeter here to check but I will test the circuit eventually let you know if that was it.
Weird thing is its get back to 200 decently quick after I open it but no matter what unless its empty it wont go over that.
Do you have the 4 rack or 6 rack model? I am wondering if the extra volume of the 6 rack model might not have a strong enough element.
4 rack. It actually got to 250 when I had the ribs wrapped but the water was completely empty. Once I filled the water it was the same thing. Had the vent full open because I was told that lets the moisture out or it will stay cool.
I just started pre heating mine for the brisket I am starting tonight, I have 2 pans of water in there because I am doing a really long smoke and in 25 mins, it hit 210. I wonder if altitude might have anything to do with it. I'm near sea level 800 feet or so above.
Great video - thank you!
Steven Gardner Gardner thanks
do not leave these bradleys out in the cold say under 45 degrees they will not turn on. keep them in a warm spot. then move to the garage plug it in fast or you will not get it to work
I actually keep my control box and gear inside and out of the weather. The cabinet stays outside under the Bradley cover but everything else comes inside. However, I have used it outside (on a regular basis actually) in low temps (even after recent snow) and never had a problem with it getting up to temp and holding temps. Now, that maybe because I am keeping the box inside until I am ready to use it but it has worked quite reliably for me.
Thank you!!!!
You are very welcome. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Nice review...they do have a stand them now..just to let ya know.
Thanks. Got a brisket I am putting in tonight and smoking for 21 hours. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Video of it coming soon.
Is it like a hot or cold smoker?
It can do both. There is a heating element in the back that you turn on for slow cooking. If you want to cold smoke, you just use the wood pucks with no heat from the back heating element. My wife just did smoked almonds last weekend that way.
Rough Riders Brilliant! how long time it’s took when she did cold smoke?
@@RUSNJA-HUINJA For the almonds it was supposed to be a 4 hour smoke but she was impatient and pulled them a little over 2 hours in. They came out pretty good if you like almonds...I personally hate almonds.
well done
Thanks.
well done,... the video and those ribs. lol
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video.
You shouldn't need a knife for ribs off a smoker. Try the 3-2-1 method
Oh, they fall off the bone when I cook them. I use the knife to try and separate the ribs into equal parts. Sometimes, when I try to cut them, the bones just slide out.
I normally can't even pick mine up without juicy meat slupping clean off the bone. These dont even bend when you pick up the rack? Do they always turn out like this?
Call off the bone ribs are laughed at by pros. You want a little guy to get the meat off.
Yikes, the smoker costs 500 in canada and the wood biscuits cost 50 for each pack. That's ridiculous pricing for some wood
That does seem quite high. I think I got mine for 300ish on black Friday and get the pucks on Amazon for 20ish for a 50 pack. Though I have seen some people make their own pucks, something I have yet to try.
@@RoughRidersTV ill probably have to take a pass on this smoker unless i can find a cheaper retailer for the pucks. Its just too expensive for the wood on amazon in canada
@@bcatbb2896 Certainly understand that.
You can buy the wood pucks at TSC or Princess Auto for under $30.
Never talk down on the Weber Kettle.......ever......
Whoa man! There is nothing cheap about a Weber. That’s blasphemy.
LOL. That BBQ in the background was about $20.00 at home depot when I got it...doesn't get much cheaper than that. The grill warped and rusted within a few months of having it. It's fine but it's not an expensive grill by any stretch.
Just messing with ya. Lol.
@@spythis79 No worries, figured that was the case. Thanks for stopping by though and leaving a comment.
The lest your gonna pay is 400 bucks for this unit a 6 rack Bradly will cost 600 we're I am 6 rack it's worth it but let be tell you you want one bad ass smoker find a 5 foot frigerator boral hole in the top just use a flat round piece of metal cover the top open it as desired from side-to-side left right however you choose crack it open there's your smoke vent open it as much as you desire close it as much as you desire now take the bottom find yourself some good heating elements at least get yourself to about 215 degrees you don't need no more than a perfect degrees is 195 make your racks how you desire 4-6-8 racks put your water tray in there and your and you are ready to go