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hfactor

hfactor

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May 31, 2011
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So after reading all the posts about accurate temperature readings, I purchased a Maverick ET732 digital thermometer.  The meat probe is self explanatory, but where do I place the smoker probe?  Some have recommended a block of wood with a hole drilled in it, others have suggested potatoes.  My question is what is the best location for the probe to measure smoker unit temperature? 
 
Mine came with a springy type clip that you clip between the bars of the grate. In my WSM I try to place it in the center of the top grate. I think towards the edges is too close to the direct heat coming up the sides. I have only used mine for 2 smokes so far but I love it. I ordered mine from Todd at http://www.amazenproducts.com/, great service!!!
 
Set the probe at grate level either through a potato or block of wood so it is not touching the metal grate or smoker sides to get an accurate cook temp reading.
 
Obviously the tip of the probe must be exposed to the air within the smoker, if I use a potato, then slip the probe completely through the potato...
 
I use a wood contraption I made with holes drilled at different heights.  I place the probe at about the height of the center of whatever meat I am cooking.  Having an offset smoker, I use two therms to check temps at the left and right of the pit to be sure I have relatively even temps across the grate. 

Good luck and good smoking.
 
I use a potato on the rack I am smoking on.

If there is more than one rack, I shoot for the middle rack

Todd
 
I keep mine in a little wedge of wood,,,hahhahahahahaha

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I just bought an AmazeNsmoker and the ET-732.  The thermometer is for my dad's bday and I'll give him the smoker for Father's day.  I plan on helping him smoke a brisket with it on Sunday.  I'll be looking for all your tips on smoking a brisket using both of these new items this week!
 
I have the cheaper model maverick..and I just use the metal clip that it came with...is that a bad thing to do?
 
The metal clip works fine.  Some of old farts started off with wood, potatoes, chunks of bread, corks, whatever.  LOL

Good luck and good smoking.
 
Venture said:
The metal clip works fine.  Some of old farts started off with wood, potatoes, chunks of bread, corks, whatever.  LOL

Good luck and good smoking.
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