archeryrobSmoke Blower
Western Maryland
New Yes, once the rocks reach temperature they keep it even, if the fire dies some the house temp only slowly falls. You can open the door and pull out one thing that is done and the smokehouse keeps temp.
The drip pan is a must when making bologna. I have two hog rings fail from me being cheap and two casing dumped their contents in the drip pan making 5# of dog treats. ;) But is easier cleaning the pan than the rocks. Clean is a relative term in a smokehouse. Clean meaning not terribly filthy as the black never come off.
