Bandera Modification help...

[scotty's bbq]

Hey guys...my wife picked up a Bandera today at an estate sale. It needs a thorough cleaning, but it's in good condition except for a little rust on the exterior.

I really need some help with any opinions on modifications. I have been using a gas grill to do my smoking with some excellent results. I have never owned a smoker until now, so I am counting on some help from the BEST BBQ forum out there on REAL authentic BBQ.

Thanks in advance for all the help!!!

 

[nmayeux]

You need to raise the firegrate up off the floor, and install a baffle between the firebox and the smokebox. PM me with your e-mail, and I'll give you the specifics. I have the BSKD, which is the mirror image of your smoker. I love cooking on it when I can.

Here is the link to a thread where these mods have already been discussed. The cool thing is that these mods can help almost any offset cook better.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1455

 

[nmayeux]

Scotty,
Any chance that you'll be using your new smoker this week?

 

[cajunsmoker]

Hi Scotty,

Noah has the right info on the Bandera. I also have a BSKD and just finally did the mods to mine, and am enjoying using it as a charcoal/wood smoker again instead of all propane.

 

[scotty's bbq]

Thanks for the help. I plan on making the mods as soon as possible!!

 

[nmayeux]

Hey CS, long time no smoke! Great to hear about your BSKD, as now you have two options. How are things going down there? Happy Turkey day!

 

[cajunsmoker]

Hey Noah,

I've been busy as heck lately, but am enjoying my Turkey weekend :D .

I presently have a turkey breast on the BSKD using pecan and royal oak charcoal. It was 32 degrees here this morning so I kicked the gas on and got the smoker up to 300 degrees and then let the pecan and charcoal take over. I love this new setup, I have a great control over my temp.

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. (even if you do have to go to the in-laws) :(

 

[mrbarbecuenet]

Hi all; I recent for my bandera smoker. I've rebuilt it, and tying to learn how to keep the right amount of heat. What does the mod do?

 

[pittocarrillo]

Hello yall

Anybody following this thread

I obtain Bandera year ago and would like some info on how to make run proper and learn more from it

Thanks in advance for all the info