I just got this for Christmas(early), and have not cooked on it yet, but I have seasoned it. I will probably get around to doing some mods on it, but will wait until I have done a few smokes with it first. I love this site, and am still reading great info. There is so MUCH info, that it will take me awhile to peruse the many threads. My first questions (I'm sure there will be many more to come as I get into smoking) are:
1. Does anyone know if the cover for this works if you have both the side burner AND the side fire box?
2. If I'm reading correctly, most of you use nearly all charcoal to cook/smoke with, and just a little wood chunks for some smoke flavor, is that right? I thought I would use nearly all wood but that doesn't seem the way to do it.
3. Should I use a water pan to help with heat distribution and/or to add humidity, and moisture to the meat, or keep moisture out and just use plates to tune with?
This newbie thanks you for any replies.
St.Barnard
1. Does anyone know if the cover for this works if you have both the side burner AND the side fire box?
2. If I'm reading correctly, most of you use nearly all charcoal to cook/smoke with, and just a little wood chunks for some smoke flavor, is that right? I thought I would use nearly all wood but that doesn't seem the way to do it.
3. Should I use a water pan to help with heat distribution and/or to add humidity, and moisture to the meat, or keep moisture out and just use plates to tune with?
This newbie thanks you for any replies.
St.Barnard