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I have the minion method going right now and i think its working pretty well. I couldnt reach any of the temps im seeing right now yesterday.
Im sure the amount of smoke going out the exhaust right now is due to the mesquite. The mesquite is not blazing but it has the smallest fire right...
I have been thinking about what i did yesterday and opted to try the minion method. So far this has worked well. I have been able to get my temps to a reliable 220°. I also added boiling water to a pan all the way towards the left(closest to firebox). Temps have been pretty stable making me...
I think im going to try it. I saw the horizon unit at bass pro yesterday and it had me thinking. Scientifically it makes more sense, but it doesnt mean much when it cant be applied to what you are truly doing.
Sorry to bring science up so much, im a math major working towards my masters, and...
Exactly how big should the heat shield/deflector be? I found a piece of 1/8"(im guessing, i didnt actually measure it) steel at lowes. It measures 6" x 18". The width of the SnP is approx 17.5" at the longest points and has the radius/curve as it goes lower. If i angle the 6" in piece will...
Yes it does help. I was reading with the temp to the left of the meat(closer to the firebox).
When i make a basket out of the diamond grate should i make one big one, or two small sections to equal the size of one large basket?
kris
I got them to about 140 degrees last night in about 4 hours which is slow. Normally i would be done with my electric. I took them off and put them on my propane grill for about 30 minutes, sauced then ate them. I was starving and could not wait any longer.
Im going to start the modding...
Okay so im currently in the process of my first smoke with beef ribs and its really aggravating how hard this charcoal business is vs my electric. Im just hoping this tastes like gold.
Temps are fluctuating all over(usually 20 degrees lower than what i want). I get a good 210 degrees...
I would get two digital thermometers. I have one on the left side of my grill and one on the right side when i did my burn in to find temps drastically different. I also found(which is basic science) the lower the temp probe in the cooking section, the lower the temperature. Heat rises, what...
I think the main issue is the company has planned to not use quality material to being with. Im going to try and powder coat my firebox if i can get another one
kris
Speak for me as that was great info.
the part i will find most useful is the placement of wood in the smoker.
Dave, thank you very much.
Tasunka, good luck. Ill post more info so we can compare the new smokers
kris
I went on craigs list and posted a wanted ad for wood(yea, i know. i received more ads about this than i wanted. two good offers )
I posted that im looking for an apple, orange, lemon, or any fruit bearing tree that is being taken down. i received a reply today (two days after posting) about an...
Good thinking about contacting brinkman. I will be doing the same now. I also have the bottom half of the box(errr, cylinder) losing its paint. If i can get a new piece all together i will powder coat it on the outside.
kris
Once i find a drum ill start working on assembling it. For now, ill be happy just learning the basics of charcoal. Im using the SnP for the first time today, BEEF RIBS...mmmmm
i have a few questions though
1) Is there a specific charcoal amount i should keep in at all times?
2)is there a...
I had it burning for a few hours today and the paint is peeling on the charcoal box. i dont see any peeling on the unit itself(food side), which hopefully is a good thing. I havent done any mods yet(that will probably be next week) but i have to do some ribs this weekend.
A few questions...
Its all assembled and i can see everything everyone is talking about. In the end, its not that bad but does need work.
The wheels are a joke.
The chute on top doesnt even want to fit right.
i need a diverter or everything on the left of the grill will burn.
Questions
1) Now that it is all...
just picked up the SnP from wally world last night. I will assemble it and see how it goes. I dont mind the cheap one to start with as it will give me a basic idea of charcoal smokers. Im on the look out for a 55 gallon drum as i will be converting one in the future(but it will be a long...
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