- May 27, 2008
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Hey all,
I have had my BBQ Grillware Vertical Smoker (the “smokerâ€) for a few weeks now. I have only used it once when I smoked a pork butt and had fairly good results. However, I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t feel like I am using it as effectively as possible. In this post I need to ask about the vents.
I am not sure how to use the vents most effectively. I have smoked various meats on gas grills and weber charcoal grills with some success. Therefore, this has not been a big issue for me up to this point. The smoker has two vents on either side at the bottom and one on the top. I understand the vents allow air flow and more air makes the fire burn hotter. Please correct me if I am wrong. Therefore, as I understand it, the vents help control the temp of the smoker. The more theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re open, the hotter.
What I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t really understand is the best mix of adjusting the vents for heat and turning the burner up and down. Also, when should I open or close them? Should they be closed or open when you begin, and should you adjust them over time? Overall, I just really donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t know how or when to use the vents. When I used the smoker to smoke the pork butt, I just kept them open. Any thoughts about the best use of the vents and any tips or tricks on their use is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help!
smokewhisperer
I have had my BBQ Grillware Vertical Smoker (the “smokerâ€) for a few weeks now. I have only used it once when I smoked a pork butt and had fairly good results. However, I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t feel like I am using it as effectively as possible. In this post I need to ask about the vents.
I am not sure how to use the vents most effectively. I have smoked various meats on gas grills and weber charcoal grills with some success. Therefore, this has not been a big issue for me up to this point. The smoker has two vents on either side at the bottom and one on the top. I understand the vents allow air flow and more air makes the fire burn hotter. Please correct me if I am wrong. Therefore, as I understand it, the vents help control the temp of the smoker. The more theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re open, the hotter.
What I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t really understand is the best mix of adjusting the vents for heat and turning the burner up and down. Also, when should I open or close them? Should they be closed or open when you begin, and should you adjust them over time? Overall, I just really donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t know how or when to use the vents. When I used the smoker to smoke the pork butt, I just kept them open. Any thoughts about the best use of the vents and any tips or tricks on their use is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help!
smokewhisperer