The meat was cubed and seasoned overnight, everything ready to go. Except the weatherman and snow. Crazy, we have daffodils blooming.
With no turning back, I setup the smoker, got it lit, and started the smoking tube full of pecan. I plugged in the thermometer and it read 23 degrees. And, a 35 mph wind blowing out of the Columbia Gorge. I guess the conditions will be a good test of my wind skirt. I need to build a baffle over the top vent. Wind gusts enter there and swing the temp around a bit.
So far, things seem to be working pretty well except some of the bourbon splashed out of the sauce into the cook.
With no turning back, I setup the smoker, got it lit, and started the smoking tube full of pecan. I plugged in the thermometer and it read 23 degrees. And, a 35 mph wind blowing out of the Columbia Gorge. I guess the conditions will be a good test of my wind skirt. I need to build a baffle over the top vent. Wind gusts enter there and swing the temp around a bit.
So far, things seem to be working pretty well except some of the bourbon splashed out of the sauce into the cook.