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I've been wanting to do this for awhile now. I've already converted it to natural gas, so that part of the job is done. I was going to go the way of the pilot light like others have documented, but didn't make me comfortable. I have had ALOT of problems with the flame going out on the stock XL...
I'm putting together the parts to do this on my XL. Honestly, I don't know why it hasn't been done before now. The smokers are basically outdoor ovens, why not be able to set a temp? I know the die hards say you need to tend to your smoker, but you shouldn't have to.
Yes, I'm saying that you shouldn't need to drill it out. You will get plenty of temp range out the stock orifice. I can get over 600 degrees with mine on high, drilled to 1/16". I don't think I've ever seen low and slow cooking at that temp!
The majority of mine have gone 15 hours. I usually do 10+ lb butts. Higher temps will yield quicker cooks, but only if you hold a higher temp the whole time. Cranking it up at the stall won't help you much. Also, humidity in your smoker will play a part in it too The higher it is, longer the...
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