Hello,
This is my first post and I wanted to ask about a topic that has been discussed for some time now.
I would like to add gas-assist to my Cast Iron Brinkmann Offset Smoker. Here in the Northeast, I have found that this smaller smoker is far too finicky when it comes to managing the temperature and I'll be honest...I would use the smoker a hell of a lot more if I could keep constant temps.
My brother gave me this smoker. He now has a trailer smoker, I believe it is an East Texas Smoker.
All that said and assuming that my thinking isn't fundamentally flawed or unreasonable, I've had the following thoughts/concerns.
A. What sort of burner would be best and would fit? I assume that I would need an assembly suitable for propane which is what I have.
B. What about placement? If I am going to do some charcoal/wood in conjunction, I would ideally need to be able to use the gas to light the coal/wood OR to provide additional heat.
C. Do I need to be concerned about ash?
D. What about liquid or a place for it?
So, I can set a grate at the bottom of the firebox, which seems to allow air to flow in properly. There is also a lip for a second grate that is just a little below the opening to the main smoking chamber.
I know that if I could make this mod and if it didn't undermine the smoking process to the point that it would produce bad product, I think it would be a huge improvement.
I'd love to hear thoughts on this, whether it has proven a good mod for others, and if anyone has suggestions for how to best do this.
Thanks!
N.C.
This is my first post and I wanted to ask about a topic that has been discussed for some time now.
I would like to add gas-assist to my Cast Iron Brinkmann Offset Smoker. Here in the Northeast, I have found that this smaller smoker is far too finicky when it comes to managing the temperature and I'll be honest...I would use the smoker a hell of a lot more if I could keep constant temps.
My brother gave me this smoker. He now has a trailer smoker, I believe it is an East Texas Smoker.
All that said and assuming that my thinking isn't fundamentally flawed or unreasonable, I've had the following thoughts/concerns.
A. What sort of burner would be best and would fit? I assume that I would need an assembly suitable for propane which is what I have.
B. What about placement? If I am going to do some charcoal/wood in conjunction, I would ideally need to be able to use the gas to light the coal/wood OR to provide additional heat.
C. Do I need to be concerned about ash?
D. What about liquid or a place for it?
So, I can set a grate at the bottom of the firebox, which seems to allow air to flow in properly. There is also a lip for a second grate that is just a little below the opening to the main smoking chamber.
I know that if I could make this mod and if it didn't undermine the smoking process to the point that it would produce bad product, I think it would be a huge improvement.
I'd love to hear thoughts on this, whether it has proven a good mod for others, and if anyone has suggestions for how to best do this.
Thanks!
N.C.
