1st build - Reverse Flow Offset, vertical cooking chamber

[bellmj01]

I have used 3 times as a manual, works great. Twice for sausage and once from ribs. Stable temps the whole time, great smoke. Overall very happy with the unit.

The PID controller is on and ill be trying it tonight while I smoke some pork butts. Is it need? Absolutely not, but something fun to add to the project. Also I made it so the fan is easily removed and it doesnt have to be used to smoke.

I order some elbows for the stacks were supposed to be here yesterday, Then got damaged in shipping so will have to wait for those to reship. As it sits it has a decent draft on it but the elbows taking it up should help when the wind shifts.

 

[motolife313]

Nice glad it's working for u! What were u using for fuel? And how much did the fb door vents need to be opend?

 

[bellmj01]

Well I did 4 pork butts this weekend, and used royal oak lump charcoal with apple wood for flavor. These came out fantastic. With the PID controller and the fan i keep it closed. But when using it as a manual burner the fb opening id say about 50% or a lil more.