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dalhona1

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Hello forum. I'm Derrick and I am a new member here and also new to smoking meat. I've been given a smoke hollow pro series verticle propane smoker. Any and all advice is welcome.
One issue I am having is this: I am having issues keeping the flame going when windy. I live in Albuquerque, NM and this time of year there is lots of wind. I've tried covering the bottom of the smoker where all the vent holes are but no luck. Any other tricks or advise?
Thanks in advance.
 
Hello forum. I'm Derrick and I am a new member here and also new to smoking meat. I've been given a smoke hollow pro series verticle propane smoker. Any and all advice is welcome.
One issue I am having is this: I am having issues keeping the flame going when windy. I live in Albuquerque, NM and this time of year there is lots of wind. I've tried covering the bottom of the smoker where all the vent holes are but no luck. Any other tricks or advise?
Thanks in advance.


You may have to build a wind block around the smoker.
Usually they are 3 sided, made of plywood and connected with piano hinges so it can be folded up and stored when not needed.

Build your wind block bigger than your smoker so it's a safe distance away and won't start on fire. Turn the door away from the wind.
 
Welcome from Mississippi. Spent some time in Roswell working, know what you mean about the wind. Looks like Kilo got you on the right track. Be sure to brush up on your picture taking...We like food porn here.
Jim
 
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Welcome. If you want my honest advice (as resident SMF devil's advocate), sell that smoker and get an MES and AMNPS. I started with a gasser and ran into issues like wind etc. MES is insulated and performs better in wind and cold IMO. I wish someone would have told me this a long time ago.
 
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Welcome. If you want my honest advice (as resident SMF devil's advocate), sell that smoker and get an MES and AMNPS. I started with a gasser and ran into issues like wind etc. MES is insulated and performs better in wind and cold IMO. I wish someone would have told me this a long time ago.
Not to sound ignorant, but what is MES and AMNPS? But thanks for the heads up. Might be what I do.
 
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Newer guy here too and living in NH. Great forum, and learning too how this all works but am a quick learner. Having great results by following a few tips here already. 05860575-891C-423E-8EA9-1B9BF0C41319.jpeg CE9B16BA-A6C0-4B5A-A863-51EA34898EFF.jpeg B992FA79-5FDA-4ED8-AB69-242775F8A29C.jpeg 978FFE0B-034D-4A40-A43A-35161F3F418F.jpeg 091CEBF4-30D4-42E8-A238-5C49F5F5CFFE.jpeg
 
Welcome to SMF!
I keep my gasser out of the wind, do what ever you have to do to shield it from the wind, and it will be a great smoker.
Al
 
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Acronyms of sorts. Trust me, you'll pick them up fast.
MES = Masterbuilt Electric Smoker.
AMNPS = AMazeN Pellet Smoking tray.

More at the top of my head.
IT internal temp
PP pulled pork
FOTB fall off the bone
 
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