ive gone smoke crazy!

mike5051 said:

Hi Josh,

Cool idea for the smoker!  I think temp control may be an issue with that build.  The material is pretty thin and how well is it sealed?  Best of luck and welcome!:welcome1:

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Im actually really suprised how well it holds temp. I use a couple thermometers to check temps and they only swing about 5-10 deg even when its windy. I can get temps as low as 175 but it likes sitting at 225-230 and i can walk away. Ive had a pork shoulder going for 8 hours already today. Hoping to pull it around 7pm.

last nights dinner.

Smoke comes out all over the place. I have a 3 or 4 cords of oak I fell in my back yard last year so i just use big pieces and get it smoking like crazy. My first set of ribs were the best ! ever had! I set the temp and walk away for a few hours Before checking it and the temp sits solid!
2 hours into my first brisket. You can see inside the smoker between the chicken and brisket that is getting a coating from the smoke so im pretty sure its holding enough. 90% of the smoke escapes well above where the meat is cooking.