Smoker Grates

[bars10]

Hi, i just built this offset smoker, and was thinking about my choice for grate design.


I did 2 grates for the ease to remove and clean, and welded jt to the bottom because i tought it would be easier. But i'm now thinking, would the thick angle bars in the center affect any part of the cooking process?


Any tips? thanks!

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

It might give your meat some funny tan lines if you lay it on top of it. Moving it part way thru the smoking should fix it.

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

My lang grates are the same way and work fine.