Thermo temp of air vs smoker

[regor]

Wondering, my last smoke, I was attempting to see how close my smoker temp gauge was compared to a digital thermometer.

I place the digital probe on one of the shelves, so it would not fall through while I was opening door/etc.

Now, I'm wondering if the temp between that grill and the actual cooking temperature of the air in the smoker are actually different?

 

[bbq bubba]

Not sure were understanding your question, to get a grate temp, you need to run your probe thru a potato or a cork, it wont read proper and may damage the probe right on the grate

 

[regor]

I did have the probe right on the grate, and guess that is why my temps per the digital thermo seemed to be all over the place.

Thx

 

[bbq bubba]

Anytime! That's what this place is all about

 

[crownovercoke]

You will want to keep a thin layer around the probe, say 1/4" otherwise your It will take hours to get an accurate reading (if ever)