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  1. Twangin

    Argument for Analog vs Digital Thermometer on offset

    Totally see the benefits of both now. I’ve always used digital probes on my kettle so I was mostly trying to see what the general consensus was on this subject when cooking on an offset. Sounds like most are just like me- preferring to use a blend of both. But still glad I have the analog...
  2. Twangin

    Argument for Analog vs Digital Thermometer on offset

    So I ended up getting an adjustable door therm.. it has a long 4” stem and is actually positioned fairly close to grate almost midway the chamber. This thing is within 5 degrees of my digital probe! Very pleased with it. It actually takes a little stress out of the equation since you don’t...
  3. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    I hear ya! I’m in NC too.. love my NC style bbq but I’ve had it so much I really do enjoy smoking the Texas stuff routinely. Loving the Pecos ALOT! This week I actually picked up six 1/4” steel plates from a local steel shop to use as tuning plates. Can’t wait to try them out over my vacation...
  4. Twangin

    Goal when building the fire?

    I’ve debated getting a firebox. Might have to give that a try. Thanks for the convo/info, y’all!
  5. Twangin

    Goal when building the fire?

    I feel ya, that’s what my instincts tell me but when I build a “small fire” (More proportioned to a small pit) the coal bed is virtually non-existent about 2 hours into the cook. It’s a tough one when dealing with less airspace to move.
  6. Twangin

    Argument for Analog vs Digital Thermometer on offset

    I recently found one at my local Agri-Supply store for $19. 4” stem and has the calibration/adjustment screw on the back. Dead-on accurate out of the box. Screwed right into the factory threaded hole on my Old Country smoker. Cant wait to try it out.
  7. Twangin

    Argument for Analog vs Digital Thermometer on offset

    Think I’ve heard that brand name recommended on several other forums. Seems like an analog would heat up/react slower to temp swings which I guess could be a good thing for someone who may worry too much about every little fluctuation they see with a fast refreshing digital.
  8. Twangin

    Argument for Analog vs Digital Thermometer on offset

    As the title says, what would be an argument some of you may have for using an analog thermometer (mounted on the chamber door near grate level) versus a digital probe (mounted on the grate next to the meat)? I have a ThermoPro that I’ve been using for a long time but my smoker door has holes...
  9. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    Austin is exactly where we plan to visit! The beef ribs I see on Instagram from the TX folks look AWESOME! Our claim to fame around here is Sam Jones BBQ/ Skylight Inn BBQ (which is the original joint ran by the same family). I guess you could say whole hog bbq over wood coals is king around...
  10. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    Awesome, will do man! It’s definitely top 2 in my next places to visit. Dying to see how that TX bbq stacks up to the old school Eastern NC bbq scene around here. Seems that it’s absolutely exploded around your parts out west, and that’s awesome!
  11. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    I’ve heard of that area but being from NC and never having been to Texas I’m not familiar. I may start calling around to some of the metal works shops around here.
  12. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    I’ve wondered myself whether it was too high in the firebox or not.. buts definitely not level with the baffle. I definitely like it for the good airflow. My plan is to maybe get tuning plates, then take the original fire tray, add more holes to it for airflow, and place it back into the...
  13. Twangin

    Goal when building the fire?

    Such good info! Sounds like my main issues are not building a good enough coal bed and waiting on too much of a temp drop to add splits (which was due to the temps running so high). Going to keep practicing and try out y’alls advice!
  14. Twangin

    Goal when building the fire?

    I guess that would help knowing the smoker.. it’s an Old Country Pecos. Thanks for the info!
  15. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    I’m working on fire management as well.. as a matter of fact I just posted a question on this topic in the ‘Wood Smoking’ section.. hopefully some experienced folks will chime in there. As for my experience so far, yes, the airflow is very “lively” based on adjustments you make at the firebox...
  16. Twangin

    Goal when building the fire?

    New member here! Recently stepped into the offset stick burner world from solely being a Weber Kettle guy. It’s been fun so far and I’ve seen a ton of videos on fire management but I do have a question: What is the goal when building that fire- 1) Pre heating the cook chamber and getting to a...
  17. Twangin

    Decided on the old country Pecos smoker from Academy. Now what!?

    Only had my OC Pecos for a month and I’m loving mine! Have you cooked in yours yet?
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