- Jul 1, 2020
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i bought this and yes, i do open the door every couple hours (3 or 4 maybe) for 30 seconds to top off the water.
i've had electric smokers in the past that work just fine. i just don't get it with this one. i have temp probes in the meat and in the oven and i'm not seeing drastic temp swings. a 4lb pork shoulder literally took 17 hours. some bacon wrapped hard boiled eggs? try 3 hours. chicken breast? 7 hours to bring to temp.
i have read some things here about the water pan being too restrictive, but does anyone have any experience with this thing? getting frustrated.
i've had electric smokers in the past that work just fine. i just don't get it with this one. i have temp probes in the meat and in the oven and i'm not seeing drastic temp swings. a 4lb pork shoulder literally took 17 hours. some bacon wrapped hard boiled eggs? try 3 hours. chicken breast? 7 hours to bring to temp.
i have read some things here about the water pan being too restrictive, but does anyone have any experience with this thing? getting frustrated.