Smoking in the rain help

[sladewilson]

There is rain in the forecast on thanksgiving day and I was planning on smoking my turkey. I have a offset side smoker. Should I just cook my turkey in the oven? Any advice?

 

[drewed]

I went to Walmart and bought a $40 pop-up canopy that I placed over my smoker for tomorrow's cook.  We are looking at an all day rain up here too.

 

[joe black]

x2 on the pop-up. Also keep your wood dry and try to pre-heat your splits before you put them in.

 

[sladewilson]

I thought about the pop up this morning. I really didn't want to get one. It's probably the best thing though. Thanks for the advice. I think what I'll do is play it by ear and hope it doesn't rain. If rain falls and my smoker gets wet will it prolong my cook?

 

[joe black]

Slade, I've forgotten where you are. If its a cold rain, yes it will add time. On my cooker, a normal rain will just hit and steam off.

 

[sladewilson]

Thanks Joe. It shouldn't be very cold. I think I'll just give it a shot. Plus my pop said he MIGHT just bring a canopy when he comes over(he's convinced it will not rain). I'll post pics tomorrow...or take them at least and post them when I get a chance.

 

[oldschoolbbq]

:biggrin:Build yerself a Q-bana ! ! !

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• oldschoolbbq
• Sep 16, 2015

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• oldschoolbbq
• Jul 25, 2015

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• oldschoolbbq
• Jul 25, 2015

:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[sladewilson]

I pulled it off. I smoked it. I got few drops towards the end but it came out fantastic.

 

[sladewilson]

I'll post some pics. I only took the beginning pics. My Ol lady and sister took the end result so I'll wait till I get the pics from them so I can post them.

 

[sladewilson]

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• sladewilson
• Dec 23, 2015