Just completed my 1st ever smoke...

[Sherrillcuse]

Did some ribs. Controlling the temp was a challenge. I could do no better than 225-250. Every time I added chips it would flare and the temp would soar. I will need to modify the pan somehow...

 

[jcam222]

I’m sure some here will be able to give advice on managing the temp in that smoker. My million dollar question, how the heck did you embed the video??

 

[one eyed jack]

Congratulations on a successful rib smoke, they look real good.

I usually put my beans under the ribs.

Don't worry too much about the temp fluctuation. You should expect some when you need to open the smoker to add chips.

 

[Sherrillcuse]

I copied the link from YouTube and pasted it in the post. It just shows up

 

[WV_Crusader]

Looks great and awesome video!
Who is the artist and song name?

 

[Sherrillcuse]

Looks great and awesome video!
Who is the artist and song name?

New Riders of the Purple Sage w/ Bob Weir Singing and Jerry Garcia on pedal steel. Song is Slewfoot From 1969
Song 1st recorded by johnny Horton in “61 ole slew foot

 

[JCAP]

Looks good. Awesome first go! You could try making foil packets of chips. Just poke a few holes in the top. They won’t catch fire that way and you probably will have less temp swings. But don’t sweat the temp swings that much. Just roll with them!

 

[WV_Crusader]

New Riders of the Purple Sage w/ Bob Weir Singing and Jerry Garcia on pedal steel. Song is Slewfoot From 1969
Song 1st recorded by johnny Horton in “61 ole slew foot

Awesome! I love Mountain music like that!!! Thanks!

 

[flatbroke]

Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

 

[Fueling Around]

Awesome video.
Great job on the ribs. Temps of 225-250° is actually very good. Anything lower and you will be cooking way too long in my opinion.
Tried the chip route. Switched to a smoke tube with pellets. A nice steady smolder of thin blue smoke for around 4 hours. No opening the smoker to reload. (I don't spritz either.)

 

[Blues1]

Good job! I'm with one eyed jack. Put your beans under the ribs, you'll be glad you did. Great way to your first cook!!