Recent content by jtbrewing100

Thank you all for the help. Still trying to dial it in. I’ve converted my WSM to electric and an Auber controller. It holds the temp perfectly

The tin foil seems like a great option. Im very careful not to overfill it.

Hello, I am using the pellet tray in my Weber Smokey Mountain and the last couple of cold smokes, I've had an issue with it completely combusting about 1/2 way through. Is it just a matter of closing down some bottom vents? Or, is there something else i can do to help prevent it. It's a great...

That is great information, thank you

Hello, I just converted my Weber Smokey Mountain to electric. I have an old Ranco controller that I used for home brewing (max 220F). Right now I only plan to use for sausage, so that shouldnt be an issue. Is it typical for electric smokers to cycle this widely? The controller is set to a 1...

I’mma going for it!! Be a fun project.

Hi, I gutted this fridge and removed all of the insulation (some was moldy). It's now an empty cabinet. I'm going to start off using it as a cold smoker for cheese and sausages. Any issues with the interior paint (toxicity and fumes)? I will probably eventually upgrade it to a hot smoker and...

Thank you Ryan. Great info

Hi, First post. Weber smokey mountain user for 20 years. Building an electric smoker from an old gutted commercial fridge. 24x24x24ish. Removed rubber seal/plastic trim. Installing high heat gasket for door. Mostly sausage but maybe hotter. Bare with me, Im probably overthinking it. 1...