- Apr 1, 2012
- 97
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I have the Bravo Smoker/grill from Landmann and I have a few general smoking questions. I tend to use all wood for my smoking but i can also use charcoal in my grill smoker.
First, How sealed up should a smoker be? Meaning should i aim for as close to "smoke tight" as possible sealing every leak i can find other than the out vent or is it ok to leave some "smoke Leaks"?
Two, I know smoking is done at a much lower temp than BBQ or Grilling but i seriously have a hard time keeping the temp inside the main chamber at 250 or more according to the built in temp meter It normally hovers around 220 or so depending on how much wood i use. What exactly should i be aiming for temp wise?
Three, When if at all is using foil best, IE what/when is the Texas Crutch best used ?
Four this one is Opinion only, What is your favorite wood to use and why?
I did ribs on the smoker yesterday using only Maple Wood and they were amazing, my 23 month old killed about 1/4 slab himself.
First, How sealed up should a smoker be? Meaning should i aim for as close to "smoke tight" as possible sealing every leak i can find other than the out vent or is it ok to leave some "smoke Leaks"?
Two, I know smoking is done at a much lower temp than BBQ or Grilling but i seriously have a hard time keeping the temp inside the main chamber at 250 or more according to the built in temp meter It normally hovers around 220 or so depending on how much wood i use. What exactly should i be aiming for temp wise?
Three, When if at all is using foil best, IE what/when is the Texas Crutch best used ?
Four this one is Opinion only, What is your favorite wood to use and why?
I did ribs on the smoker yesterday using only Maple Wood and they were amazing, my 23 month old killed about 1/4 slab himself.