Hello From MN

[mrad]

I just signed up for the forum last week.

I have had a masterbuilt 30" electric smoker for two years. About a month ago I purchased a brinkman smoker at a garage sale for $20. It's the a horizontal smoker with a heat/smoke chamber on the side. I have not used it yet as I have not had time to babysit it while using it. I may get to this weekend.

How often does one need to add charcoal/woodchips to this type of smoker?

Do most people use charcoal or wood charcoal?

I am from MN so it may be a bit challenging in the winter to keep a constant heat.

Hobbies include fishing and home brewing.

Mike

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Mike! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

[scarbelly]

Hello Mike and 

to SMF - glad you joined us 

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello Mike and welcome to SMF!

 

[pbjohnsen]

Hi Mike. I recently found this site also. Welcome to a fellow gopher. I have an off-set chargriller pro. After making a box for the charcoal (I use lump) out of expanded metal, I get about 4.5-5 hours of even heat without any other mods.

Curly

 

[ironchef smoke]

Welcome to SMF!

 

[mossymo]

Glad you joined us mrad! :welcome1:
Here is a link with many modifications you can do to your offset smoker to make it easier to use and more temperature stable - http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/58778/char-griller-smokin-pro-with-firebox-mods

 

[jrod62]

Welcome to SMF :welcome1: