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Well my Backwoods finally came today, and so excited to get Smokin something! Ive been using a electric for about a year and a half. I decided to fire up a tray of charcoal so I could mess with the dampers and see how the temps went up and down. I think I may have started to much in the corner because its at 250 with the dampers closed and the top vent open. its been at 250 solid for about 45 minutes. I hope I dont mess myself up this weekend when I actually start smoking. just have to watch it. Gonna start less charcoal when I smoke this weekend... Yay! So Excited. My Wife asked, "What are you gonna name her" LOL!
Thanks everyone. I already have the cover on her, but I will take some pics of the inside. I think I had too much Charcoal in the basket, because I could not get her below 250. but it held it. So the Question I have for all you experienced Charcoal users is, if I had the basket overloaded, will that cause more heat build up? I ignited too big of a circle to start with I think, but with the added or overloaded basket would cause excessive heat?? I would like some thoughts on this. I'm gonna smoke a couple of racks of spare ribs and a couple chickens this weekend.. Hope all my kids come over. Wife just asked, if i was overdoing it abit!!! Shes funny! Oh and I haven't named her yet Smokin Husker..
Nice to meet ya Smokin Husker...., Oh ya, you also Call The Hogs!
A good friend of mine has that model Backwoods for about 5 years now and I believe he is a member here. I will send him an email and a text to give him a heads up on this thread asking for his advice. I do know about 3 years ago he added a BBQ Guru to his Backwoods for temperature control - http://www.thebbqguru.com/
One thing to keep in mind is if your let the temp run up to fast it can get away on ya... And yes by starting with less lit charcoal will help control it..... Have fun and Happy smoking...Me personally i like smoking at 250F that would be just right for me.. and is that the party model?
18 slabs of baby back ribs
12 slabs of st. louis style ribs
6 to 8 large briskets
8 to 10 boston butts
MossyMo, I thought about ordering the Guru with the smoker but decided to learn some things the traditional way. Im sure I will be ordering one in the future!!
tyotrain, your are correct. It is the Party.. Im kinda glad i did what i did today, because i seen first hand how it can get away from you quickly. Im excited for the Smoke this weekend though. And so is my Beer Drinking Boxer Buster!!